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...
Is She Too Young for Tampons?

Is She Too Young for Tampons?

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...