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Busting the 5 Biggest Myths about Birth Control Pills
We know our Girlology community has moms with girls of all ages, and...
Please Give Her Better Compliments
The last time you posted a smiling photo of your daughter (or yourself)...
What is She Learning about Friendships?
Recently, I invited some girlfriends from college and my young adult...
Are Period Products Harming Our Daughters?
If you’ve never considered that question – I’m so sorry for even putting...
The Sexting Talk
If you have a middle schooler or high schooler, NOW is a perfect time to...
Talking with Kids about Porn
Over the past 2 decades, kid’s exposure to porn has become so common, it...
Build Her Social and Emotional Safety Net for Middle School and Beyond
As they leave elementary school and head into the hormone filled hallways...
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The Mom Cliff
You know how there was so much advice out there when our kids were babies...
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Body Image Help for Moms: Like Your Body, Change Her Future
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Four Lessons I Learned After Telling My Kids about Sex
Over the years, I have explained the science of reproduction and sexual...
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She’s Not Too Young to Learn about Sex
If you haven’t told your child about sex by 4th grade, I hope you'll read...
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Creating a Culture of Consent
No matter what age or gender your child is… the holidays are a great time...
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See how moms and girls use Girlology. Take a quick video tour,with...
Why Period Tracking Apps are NOT Great for Girls (and a better alternative)
'From first periods through the fertility gamut and into the sputtering...
When She Worries about “That Smell”
Ah! The smell of adolescence. There’s nothing quite like the...
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Your Middle Schooler is Primed for Prevention Messages
I love this time of year. Have you seen the new middle schoolers? They...
She Deserves Better Sex Ed
I meet a lot of parents through Girlology and in my own community who...
Girlology’s How to Like Your Body
Girls aren't born unhappy with their bodies.They learn it. We can prevent...
The Best DIY Tool for Girls’ Anxiety
When things are unpredictable, it’s normal to feel anxious (hello new...
My Daughter’s Bathing Suit is Stressing Me Out
With warmer weather and Spring Breaking, it seems that many of you are...
Dads Need Help with Periods
Men often admit it – periods freak them out a little. Is it worth the...
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The Best Ways to Detox
In the past week, I’ve heard the term “detox” from three highly...
Do You Have Weight Bias?
I don’t want to point fingers, but if you grew up in the 80s or 90s, it’s...
The Touchy Topic of Self-Touch
We all have a basic human need for physical affection - to be touched in...
What to Expect When Breasts Bud
I know this is a blog focused on parenting through puberty, but this...
Is Natural Deodorant Better for Her?
In almost every one of our Girlology Live programs, when we're talking...
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She’s Tired. Is Caffeine Helping Her?
I’m on my second “cup” of coffee as I write this. And since I like a big...
Don’t Beat Around the Bush: Talk with Her about Pubic Hair Grooming
Warm weather is here — it’s time yet again for adventures in hair...
She NEEDS to Feel Lovable – Here’s How that Happens
My latest Target run reminds me it’s Valentine’s Season. How's that going...
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Best Way to Prep Her for Peer Pressure
I'm going to borrow a phrase from Oprah and tell you one thing I know for...
Preparing Yourself for HER Puberty
It’s normal to feel anxiety rising when you look at your daughter and...
When Is the Right Time to Tell Your Child about Sex?
In Girlology, we’ve been “preaching” that eight is a great age to explain...
How to Help Her When She’s Moody
Real quick - Tell me what word you would use to label this group of...
What to Watch for When She’s Learning about Puberty
😂Whether you’re watching our on-demand puberty program with her from the...
When She’s Resistant to Wearing a Bra
When I was in the 4th grade, I got called “Nipsey Russell” by the boys in...
Prioritize Wellness in Stressful Times — Like Now!
In the coming weeks, more than ever, we need to pay attention to our...
If She’s Hesitant to Ask for Help
The self consciousness that arrives during puberty for almost every girl...
It’s Probably NOT a Yeast Infection
In another “episode” of girls vulvas are different from women’s vulvas -...
How Anorexia Snuck into My Family
As a physician for adolescent girls and young women (and as an 80s girl...
One Big Tip for Dads
As a mom of three girls, I admit there have been times when one of my...
The New Language of Pre-Teen Crushes
One of my most unforgettable patient encounters happened about 6 years...
Is She Too Young for Tampons?
In the world before the Internet, how did our mothers know so much about...
Should You Comment on Her Acne?
As parents, we may cringe inside at the first sight of pimples on that...
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Bothered by Her Moods & Attitudes?
When my youngest daughter was 14, there were times she was on the brink...
Girlology’s 2024 Gift Giving Guide
‘Tis the season for shopping guides, and Girlology is back at it with our...
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Take a TourTake a quick tour with Co-Founder, Dr. Melisa and see how moms...
Five Essential Back to School Chats
I’m definitely a list maker, and with the back-to-school shuffle,...
Helping Her Find Her Voice
I've been credited with (and unfortunately accused of) raising daughters...
Is She Depressed or Just Moody?
Those moods. As a parent, you watch them morph as your daughter...
Cyst on Her Ovary? Don’t Ovary-Act
A neighbor's 13 year old daughter recently took a trip to our local...
She Worries about Breast Cancer
October means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I want you to know...
How to Make Resolutions that Stick
It’s that time of year when we feel driven to reflect on the past and...
Are Her Moods PMS?
😢 she’s tearful because she senses something deeply meaningful to her. 😤...
Should You Point Out Her Acne?
When it comes to adolescent acne, there’s a progression that’s pretty...
Reframing First Period Conversations
When you started your period…did someone say something about becoming a...
Should You Raise or Lower Expectations?
Have you ever considered lowering expectations to avoid disappointment? ...
When Family Dinners Become Difficult
If you were to take a few minutes before bed every night for a week to...
Can We Prevent Depression in Girls?
I prefer the term “vigilant” over “paranoid,” but I worry about...
Is She Anxious?
Last week, the US Preventive Services Health Task Force released a new...
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No Brothers?
My two older daughters were close in age 👭, and they shared a friend,...
Growing Resilience in Times of Stress
Recently, I found something helpful - really helpful. I landed on some...
Have You Seen Inside Out 2?
by Cara Reeves, PhD, Girlology's Director of Mental Wellness I admit it;...

































































