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What to Expect When Breasts Bud
I know this is a blog focused on parenting through puberty, but this...
She's Not Too Young to Learn about Sex
If you haven’t told your child about sex by 4th grade, I hope you'll read...
Does She Get Private Time with Her Doctor?
As parents, we work hard to find the right pediatrician for our babies –...
Don't Beat Around the Bush: Talk with Her about Pubic Hair Grooming
Warm weather is here — it’s time yet again for adventures in hair...
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...
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...
Please Give Her Better Compliments
The last time you posted a smiling photo of your daughter (or yourself)...
Is She Too Young for Tampons?
In the world before the Internet, how did our mothers know so much about...
Busting the 5 Biggest Myths about Birth Control Pills
We know our Girlology community has moms with girls of all ages, and...
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...
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?
😢 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...
Reframing First Period Conversations
When you started your period…did someone say something about becoming a...