Parenting Through Puberty
Are Her Moods PMS?
What’s one of the first remarks you hear when a girl or woman becomes tearful, or angry, or frustrated? She must be PMSing. Actually, it’s probably not PMS, and it really annoys me when I hear those comments (and, no, I’m not PMSing). Read on for the facts you need to understand PMS and how to help it (and know when it’s NOT PMS).
One Big Tip for Dads
As a mom of three girls, I admit there have been times when one of my daughters has had a puberty or period issue, and we agreed to “not tell Dad.” Because… girl stuff. 🙈🙉🙊 But if her dad is involved in her life, why do we do this? To protect her? Or to protect him? ...
The New Language of Pre-Teen Crushes
One of my most unforgettable patient encounters happened about 6 years ago and involved a 12 year old. I don’t even remember why she was referred to me, but I’ll never forget how she answered a very routine question I asked: Have you had any romantic relationships or...
Reframing First Period Conversations
When you started your period…did someone say something about becoming a woman?? The day I got my first period, I thought I was dying because what I saw in my underwear didn’t look like what I expected a period to look like. I wasn’t sure exactly what was going on, but...
It’s Probably NOT a Yeast Infection
If you think your pre-pubertal or preteen daughter has a vaginal yeast infection, chances are extremely high you are wrong. BUT itchy, red vulvas are common for young girls and need treatment. Here are few things that I find myself saying on repeat in my office, and some tips for making it all better!
My Daughter’s Bathing Suit is Stressing Me Out
With warmer weather and Spring Breaking, it seems that many of you are thinking about (and stressed about) your daughters' bathing suits. We get dozens of questions on this topic every year, and the range of questions is as varied as the range of very strong opinions...
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