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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...
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...
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...
Dads Need Help with Periods
Men often admit it – periods freak them out a little. Is it worth the...
Is She Anxious?
Last week, the US Preventive Services Health Task Force released a new...
Are Period Products Harming Our Daughters?
If you’ve never considered that question – I’m so sorry for even putting...
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...
Five Essential Back to School Chats
I’m definitely a list maker, and with the back-to-school shuffle,...
What to Expect When Breasts Bud
I know this is a blog focused on parenting through puberty, but this...
The Mom Cliff
You know how there was so much advice out there when our kids were babies...
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...
Do You Have Weight Bias?
I don’t want to point fingers, but if you grew up in the 80s or 90s, it’s...