Starting high school can stir up a lot of worry for girls, and as parents we feel every bit of that worry with them. It’s a stage where everything seems to shift at once, and even the most confident child can suddenly feel unsure. New routines, new faces, a bigger and busier environment, and that quiet pressure to grow up before they’re ready. We want to protect them from the bumps, smooth the path, and reassure them they’ll be ok. We need to be kind to ourselves and remember