by Dr. Melisa | Oct 19, 2023 | Her Moods & Mind, Sex + Relationships
Over the past 2 decades, kid’s exposure to porn has become so common, it is now considered a normative experience rather than an exception. And the content, which is freely and easily accessible from any smartphone, has become more and more explicit, violent, and...
by Dr. Melisa | Oct 4, 2023 | Her Changing Body, Her Moods & Mind
October means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I want you to know that your daughters are more aware than you know, and sometimes it makes them anxious. 😥 They take in messaging about the signs of breast cancer, like knots or lumps, and they worry — especially...
by Dr. Melisa | Sep 19, 2023 | Her Moods & Mind
The self consciousness that arrives during puberty for almost every girl isn’t just related to her changing body. Her changing brain heightens her awareness of how others perceive her. Are they judging her? Most likely, she thinks they are, even when they’re not. A...
by Dr. Melisa | Sep 6, 2023 | Her Changing Body, Sex + Relationships
We all have a basic human need for physical affection – to be touched in ways that feel safe and comforting, or sometimes in ways that simply create pleasure. A back rub can be relaxing. 👍🏼 A long hug – nourishing. 😌 Scratching an itch – incredibly...
by Dr. Melisa | Aug 24, 2023 | Her Moods & Mind
Have you ever considered lowering expectations to avoid disappointment? Guilty. 🙋🏻♀️ I’ve not only thought it, I’m pretty sure I’ve said it out loud – to myself and to my children. 🤦🏻♀️ But what if I told you that when you expect the best outcome, it is...
