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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...
Have You Seen Inside Out 2?
by Cara Reeves, PhD, Girlology's Director of Mental Wellness I admit it;...
What is She Learning about Friendships?
Recently, I invited some girlfriends from college and my young adult...
Does She Get Private Time with Her Doctor?
As parents, we work hard to find the right pediatrician for our babies –...
Bothered by Her Moods & Attitudes?
When my youngest daughter was 14, there were times she was on the brink...
Should You Point Out Her Acne?
When it comes to adolescent acne, there’s a progression that’s pretty...
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...
Please Give Her Better Compliments
The last time you posted a smiling photo of your daughter (or yourself)...
The Best Ways to Detox
In the past week, I’ve heard the term “detox” from three highly...
Is She Depressed or Just Moody?
Those moods. As a parent, you watch them morph as your daughter...
Girlology’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
‘Tis the season for shopping guides, and Girlology is back at it with our...
Growing Resilience in Times of Stress
Recently, I found something helpful - really helpful. I landed on some...
Talking with Kids about Porn
Over the past 2 decades, kid’s exposure to porn has become so common, it...
She Worries about Breast Cancer
October means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I want you to know...
If She’s Hesitant to Ask for Help
The self consciousness that arrives during puberty for almost every girl...
Should You Raise or Lower Expectations?
Have you ever considered lowering expectations to avoid disappointment? ...
How to Help Her When She’s Moody
Real quick - Tell me what word you would use to label this group of...
The Best DIY Tool for Girls’ Anxiety
When things are unpredictable, it’s normal to feel anxious (hello new...
Are Her Moods PMS?
😢 she’s tearful because she senses something deeply meaningful to her. 😤...
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...
My Daughter’s Bathing Suit is Stressing Me Out
With warmer weather and Spring Breaking, it seems that many of you are...
What to Watch for When She’s Learning about Puberty
😂Whether you’re watching our on-demand puberty program with her from the...
How Anorexia Snuck into My Family
As a physician for adolescent girls and young women (and as an 80s girl...
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...
How to Make Resolutions that Stick
It’s that time of year when we feel driven to reflect on the past and...
When Family Dinners Become Difficult
If you were to take a few minutes before bed every night for a week to...
Helping Her Find Her Voice
I've been credited with (and unfortunately accused of) raising daughters...
Is She Anxious?
Last week, the US Preventive Services Health Task Force released a new...
Build Her Social and Emotional Safety Net for Middle School and Beyond
As they leave elementary school and head into the hormone filled hallways...
The Sexting Talk
If you have a middle schooler or high schooler, NOW is a perfect time to...
Your Middle Schooler is Primed for Prevention Messages
I love this time of year. Have you seen the new middle schoolers? They...
Five Essential Back to School Chats
I’m definitely a list maker, and with the back-to-school shuffle,...
Do You Have Weight Bias?
I don’t want to point fingers, but if you grew up in the 80s or 90s, it’s...