Parenting Through Puberty: The Girlology Blog
We’re two physician moms ready to help you tackle the Mom Cliff (n) /mahm-klif/: the feeling of being unprepared as she enters the most challenging years of puberty and adolescence.
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Girlology's 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
‘Tis the season for shopping guides, and Girlology is back at it with our...
Cyst on Her Ovary? Don't Ovary-Act
A neighbor's 13 year old daughter recently took a trip to our local...
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...
The Touchy Topic of Self-Touch
We all have a basic human need for physical affection - to be touched in...
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...
No Brothers?
My two older daughters were close in age 👭, and they shared a friend,...
Are Her Moods PMS?
What’s one of the first remarks you hear when a girl or woman becomes...
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...
Reframing First Period Conversations
When you started your period…did someone say something about becoming a...
It’s Probably NOT a Yeast Infection
In another “episode” of girls vulvas are different from women’s vulvas -...
My Daughter's Bathing Suit is Stressing Me Out
With warmer weather and Spring Breaking, it seems that many of you are...
When She's Resistant to Wearing a Bra
When I was in the 4th grade, I got called “Nipsey Russell” by the boys in...
What to Watch for When She's Learning about Puberty
Whether you’re watching our on-demand puberty program with her from the...
Preparing Yourself for HER Puberty
It’s normal to feel anxiety rising when you look at your daughter and...
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...
Should You Comment on Her Acne?
As parents, we may cringe inside at the first sight of pimples on that...
The Best Ways to Detox
In the past week, I’ve heard the term “detox” from three highly...
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...