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Body Image Help for Moms: Like Your Body, Change Her Future
Girlology is deeply committed to changing the body image story for girls....
When She Worries about “That Smell”
Ah! The smell of adolescence. There’s nothing quite like the...
Why Period Tracking Apps are NOT Great for Girls (and a better alternative)
'From first periods through the fertility gamut and into the sputtering...
Girlology’s 2024 Gift Giving Guide
‘Tis the season for shopping guides, and Girlology is back at it with our...
Teach Her (and Grandma) How Consent Works
No matter what age or gender your child is… the holidays are a great time...
FOHMO: Fear of HER Missing Out
Don’t you hate it when she misses out on something fun or important? We...
Prioritize Wellness in Stressful Times — Like Now!
In the coming weeks, more than ever, we need to pay attention to our...
Can We Prevent Depression in Girls?
I prefer the term “vigilant” over “paranoid,” but I worry about...
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...
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...
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...