When She Worries about “That Smell”

When She Worries about “That Smell”

Ah! The smell of adolescence. There’s nothing quite like the end-of-the-day funk that wafts from a pubescent kid. Some of them (younger ones usually) have no idea they stink or they just don’t care because their friends haven’t noticed. But as kids head into middle...
Teach Her (and Grandma) How Consent Works

Teach Her (and Grandma) How Consent Works

No matter what age or gender your child is… the holidays are a great time to help her (and your family / friends) understand and model giving and receiving CONSENT.  When most parents hear us mention CONSENT, they assume we’re talking about teens and sexual activity,...
FOHMO: Fear of HER Missing Out

FOHMO: Fear of HER Missing Out

Don’t you hate it when she misses out on something fun or important?  We worry enough about our daughters’ social media generated FOMO (fear of missing out), but I think there’s a FOHMO (fear of HER missing out) that we parents have, even though we understand that...
Can We Prevent Depression in Girls?

Can We Prevent Depression in Girls?

 I prefer the term “vigilant” over “paranoid,” but I worry about depression – a lot. With 3 daughters, it’s a personal worry. With thousands of female adolescent patients, it’s also a professional worry.  Why do I worry?  📌 It’s common. Among teens, 1 in 7 will...
She’s Tired. Is Caffeine Helping Her?

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 mug, I’m approaching about 300 mg of caffeine this morning. ☕️☕️ In a little while, wide-eyed and ready for my day, I’ll drive past our local high school where I’ll see lots of students walking...
Have You Seen Inside Out 2?

Have You Seen Inside Out 2?

by Cara Reeves, PhD, Girlology's Director of Mental Wellness I admit it; I’m obsessed with the new Inside Out 2 movie. As a psychologist, I have to say that the creators (Dave Holstein, Kelsey Mann, Megan LeFauve) NAILED IT! The story gives a perfect depiction of the...