5 Things Every Girl Needs to Know About Puberty

5 Things Every Girl Needs to Know About Puberty

During the three to five years that it takes for a girl to get through puberty, thereโ€™s a LOT of stuff going on. Some of the changes can be exciting, but many create anxiety. Girls worry most about whether their body is changing in a normal way. They worry if they are...
Can We Prevent Depression in Girls?

Can We Prevent Depression in Girls?

ย I prefer the term โ€œvigilantโ€ over โ€œparanoid,โ€ but I worry about depression – a lot. With 3 daughters, itโ€™s a personal worry. With thousands of female adolescent patients, itโ€™s also a professional worry.ย  Why do I worry?ย  ๐Ÿ“Œ Itโ€™s common. Among teens, 1 in 7 will...
Please Give Her Better Compliments

Please Give Her Better Compliments

The last time you posted a smiling photo of your daughter (or yourself) on social media, did the comments go something like this…ย  Beautiful โ€ฆGorgeous โ€ฆSo pretty โ€ฆ Beautiful inside and out… ? Can we stop? Sure, itโ€™s nice to pay compliments. Sometimes...