Episode 96: How To Help Your Teen Girl Escape The Comparison Trap—with Shannon Popkin and Lee Nienhuis

When I (Joanna) was in middle school, I can remember having a love of learning, I enjoyed being outdoors and moving through childhood content with who I was. It wasn’t until I moved to a new school and got my hands on my first Seventeen Magazine that it seemed like I was overwhelmed with feelings of not being enough. I felt like I wasn’t pretty enough, popular enough, or good enough to be wanted and loved for who I was.

I think most girls could tell you the moment when comparison drove insecurity deep into their spirit. As we parent our daughters, we want to be aware of how comparison is destructive to their mind, their body, and their souls as they grow.

We are so excited to have Shannon Popkin and Lee Nienhuis, authors of Comparison Girl for Teens: Thriving Beyond Measure in a World That Compares, with us on the podcast for this episode.

In this episode, Shannon & Lee share with us:

• What it means to be a “comparison girl”
• Some comparison cues to look out for as you interact with your daughter
• The importance of biblical literacy when it comes to issues of self-worth
• And much more!

We hope you find encouragement and hope in this episode!

Show Notes: growinghometogether.com/popkin-nienhuis-96