Plastic Surgery for Teen Girls: Is it right for your daughter?

Nips, tucks, and lifts have become commonplace in our society among adults, and in particular, women. Women spend an estimated $300 million on cosmetic surgery each year in the United States. Yet, a desire to find the fountain of youth has led some women to extremes and others to invest in cosmetic surgery procedures for [...]

What to Do When Your Teenage Daughter Asks for Birth Control

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A.

Take a deep breath, exhale, inhale – and try not to overreact. I know, easier said than done.
Many moms and dads are caught off-guard when they find out their daughter needs birth control and react quickly, sharply, and impulsively. Whether you find out from your daughter directly or through some other means, [...]

Depression, the Holidays, and Your Daughter: How to overcome the holiday blues.

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A.

The holidays can be a wonderfully cheerful and heartwarming time for many of us. We look forward to parties, celebrations, and time spent with family and friends. However, life is not so rosey for many people this time of year. Instead, the holidays can be a reminder of loneliness, anxiety, and [...]

Introducing Your Daughter to the World of Feminine Care Products

By: Terri Goodwin.

Women of today are so lucky to have the variety and convenience of modern feminine protection. Some women may even remember using an elastic belt to hold a pad in place! Now there’s a conversation starter if there ever was one. Single dads will be at a disadvantage here but can enlist the [...]

Bringing Up Athletic Girls: Why our Daughters Should Play.

By: Evangelia Biddy.
“Sports can help girls avoid the dangerous minefields of adolescence…”
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Teenage Girls and Plastic Surgery

Nose jobs have become the new high school “graduation present” for many girls. But what messages are we sending to our daughters? Check out the pro’s and con’s of teen cosmetic surgery.

The Dangers of Teen Girls and Tanning Beds

By: Laura Day.

Who loves to have a great tan? Go ahead, raise your hand. And why not? Hollywood makes tanned skin appear attractive and healthy. But are the ways used to achieve that golden tan really healthy?
Tanned skin is still sought after, especially by adolescent girls, and they continue to spend hours basking in the [...]

Lonely, Disengaged Girls Increases Risk for Teen Pregnancy in the Summer

Teen girls are at higher risk for pregnancy in the SUMMER. Find out what you can do to prevent your child from becoming a statistic.

Teenage Girls and Cutting (Self-Mutilation)

Cutting is a dangerous trend among adolescents. Of those that cut, 70 percent are girls.

Teen Girls Now Abuse Drugs More Than Boys

How to determine if your daughter has a drug problem and how to help her beat it.

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