by Dr. Melisa | Apr 13, 2026 | Her Changing Body
During the three to five years that it takes for a girl to get through puberty, there’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...
by Dr. Melisa | Apr 1, 2026 | Her Moods & Mind, Periods
One afternoon when I was driving carpool, my daughter’s friend was telling us about how much she enjoys running cross country. She listed several things that make it her favorite sport—being outside in nature, running with friends, getting exercise—but one of...
by Dr. Melisa | Feb 13, 2024 | Periods
In the world before the Internet, how did our mothers know so much about staying healthy? They definitely did the best they could. They instructed us in their health tips, and we accepted them as facts. BUT WERE THEY? Do you remember any of these...
by Dr. Melisa | May 11, 2023 | Her Changing Body, Periods
When you started your period…did someone say something about becoming a woman?? The day I got my first period, I thought I was dying because what I saw in my underwear didn’t look like what I expected a period to look like. I wasn’t sure exactly what was going on, but...
by Dr. Melisa | Oct 25, 2022 | Her Changing Body, Periods
Men often admit it – periods freak them out a little. Is it worth the effort to help them overcome their menstrual misunderstandings? What if they were actually supportive – even low key supportive. We don’t need men cheering us on when we start, or making a big deal...
