FOHMO: Fear of HER Missing Out

FOHMO: Fear of HER Missing Out

Don’t you hate it when she misses out on something fun or important?  We worry enough about our daughters’ social media generated FOMO (fear of missing out), but I think there’s a FOHMO (fear of HER missing out) that we parents have, even though we understand that...
Can We Prevent Depression in Girls?

Can We Prevent Depression in Girls?

 I prefer the term “vigilant” over “paranoid,” but I worry about depression – a lot. With 3 daughters, it’s a personal worry. With thousands of female adolescent patients, it’s also a professional worry.  Why do I worry?  📌 It’s common. Among teens, 1 in 7 will...
Bothered by Her Moods & Attitudes?

Bothered by Her Moods & Attitudes?

When my youngest daughter was 14, there were times she was on the brink of independence and other times she was clinging to childhood. She could be wildly confusing but also so logical and insightful it blew my mind.  She was loud.    She was quiet.       She was...
Should You Point Out Her Acne?

Should You Point Out Her Acne?

When it comes to adolescent acne, there’s a progression that’s pretty typical as puberty begins: oily skin > blackheads > pimples > and some will advance to full-blown acne. Gee thanks, hormones 🙄 As parents, we may cringe inside at the first sight of acne on...