It's Best Friend Day. Here's Why That Matters.

Today is Best Friend Day, and even if it caught you by surprise, it's the perfect moment to reflect on what friendship really means. For our girls, having close and trusted friends can shape how they see themselves and how they move through the world.

Friendship offers a sense of safety, support, and belonging. It’s a place where they can be honest, silly, thoughtful, or unsure, and still feel loved. These relationships help them feel confident, speak up, and feel less alone when life gets heavy.

Take a Moment to Affirm the Power of Friendship

You don't need anything fancy to celebrate. Here are a few simple ways to honor the day together.

Say Something That Sticks

Tell her what makes her a good friend.
Maybe it's her kindness. Maybe it’s how she always remembers someone’s birthday or how she notices when someone is left out. A few words can go a long way in helping her see her own value.

Share a Story From Your Own Life

Talk about a time when a friend helped you through something.
Girls learn a lot from hearing how we lean on others and how we show up in return. These moments help them understand that friendship is not just nice to have, it's essential.

Ask a Thoughtful Question

You can say, “Who do you feel most like yourself around?” or “What’s something a good friend has done for you lately?”
Questions like these invite reflection and remind her that friendship is something to be nurtured and appreciated.

 Today Is a Gift

Best Friend Day is a quiet reminder to pay attention to the bonds that hold us up. If all you do is hug your girl a little longer, say a kind word, or pause for a shared smile, that’s more than enough.

What matters is that she knows friendship is a soft place to land. And she deserves that kind of love.