Show Notes
Being accepted by others is a deep longing in the heart of young girls. Dr. Heather Holleman joins Jim Daly to share about why getting a seat at the popular girls table is not what it seems like. You'll then hear John and Danny on how to discern if your daughter is experiencing a serious challenge or not.
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