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Does She Get Private Time with Her Doctor?
As parents, we work hard to find the right pediatrician for our babies –...
She Deserves Better Sex Ed
I meet a lot of parents through Girlology and in my own community who...
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...
Busting the 5 Biggest Myths about Birth Control Pills
We know our Girlology community has moms with girls of all ages, and...
Talking with Kids about Porn
Over the past 2 decades, kid’s exposure to porn has become so common, it...
The Touchy Topic of Self-Touch
We all have a basic human need for physical affection - to be touched in...
The New Language of Pre-Teen Crushes
One of my most unforgettable patient encounters happened about 6 years...
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...
Four Lessons I Learned After Telling My Kids about Sex
Over the years, I have explained the science of reproduction and sexual...
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...