by Dr. Melisa | Feb 27, 2024 | Her Changing Body, Her Moods & Mind
The last time you posted a smiling photo of your daughter (or yourself) on social media, did the comments go something like this… Beautiful …Gorgeous …So pretty … Beautiful inside and out… ? Can we stop? Sure, it’s nice to pay compliments. Sometimes...
by Dr. Melisa | Feb 13, 2024 | Periods
In the world before the Internet, how did our mothers know so much about staying healthy? They definitely did the best they could. They instructed us in their health tips, and we accepted them as facts. BUT WERE THEY? Do you remember any of these...
by Dr. Melisa | Feb 1, 2024 | Periods, Sex + Relationships
We know our Girlology community has moms with girls of all ages, and questions about birth control may not be on your radar. But whether you have a current or future teen, some essential facts can prepare you as you and your girl head toward adolescence where you're...
by Dr. Melisa | Jan 11, 2024 | Her Changing Body, Her Moods & Mind
In the past week, I’ve heard the term “detox” from three highly intelligent people whom I fear have been bamboozled by the wellness industry. They were spending money on teas, supplements, and meal plans to jumpstart their new year with a “cleansing.” One was detoxing...
by Dr. Melisa | Dec 12, 2023 | Her Moods & Mind
Those moods. As a parent, you watch them morph as your daughter cartwheels into adolescence and then slams the door in your face. Sometimes she’s her “usual” self. 😊 Sometimes she’s so … 👹 🐍 🥊 🎭 🛸 🗯 🤷🏾♀️. There’s no doubt it worries you. We hear it all the time,...