A new website, mydaughter.co.uk was launched earlier this month by the Girls’ Schools Association and is designed specifically for parents of girls. The website sets out to help parents fathom out some of the mysteries of parenting a daughter! It also details why girls thrive at girls’ schools.

The GSA decided to create the new website in response to parents’ concerns. There is no doubt that many mothers and fathers  worry about getting the balance right between helping their daughters realise their academic potential while at the same time enabling them to be happy and keep safe.

Portsmouth High School and the GDST are members of the Girls’ Schools Association and are keen to support and promote the development of this website which contains advice and guidance on issues such as education choices and realising girls’ full academic potential. 

The section on ‘Educating your daughter’ includes tips for parents on education choices and development stages from under 5 through to 18 plus. There are also case studies written by parents and students, independent research reports and a schools’ directory.

The section on ‘Raising your daughter’ includes advice on relationships with friends and family; social pressures such as sexual relationships, drugs and alcohol, food and diet, bullying and self-esteem; personal and internet safety, and self-discovery. The site also offers an interactive forum for those who register with the website.

Mydaughter.co.uk is a unique resource for parents of girls and will develop according to your responses, queries and contribution.