The Center for Adolescent Health and Development at the University of Minnesota National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health looked at over 5,000 adolescents and their mothers for one year. Researchers found that caring, connectedness, consistency, and clarity with teens are important-especially for younger teens.* Specifically, they found that: When mothers reported satisfaction with their relationships […]
Boys Need the HPV Vaccine Too! The HPV Vaccine is Smart and Safe for Everyone!
He needs to be vaccinated before he starts engaging in sexual activity to protect himself from oral, anal and penile cancers and to protect his female partners from cancer as well.
Dot Girl Has New Packaging and it’s GREAT!
I love my sisters at Dot Girl, creators of the Girls First Period Kit. It’s cute, subtle and oh-so-helpful in helping girls be prepared for their first period. The kit has pads, wipes, a reusable heating pad and a great booklet about periods. And they won a Mom’s Choice Award® for it, too. This is […]
Girls and Periods
I did a great talk last night with Dr. Jessica Gillooly. She’s written a book, Before She Gets Her Period, a wonderful guide to guiding your girl through this change of life. Some tips from Jessica: Girls do want to learn about their periods from their mothers – dad will do in a pinch! Girls say […]
Family Circle Does it Again
Pick up a copy of this month’s Family Circle Magazine because they have a fabulous article about the impact of our media, clothes, toys, and music on young girls. You guessed it – more about the sexualization of young girls. I don’t think we can write, think or talk about this enough – and I […]
