HPV Vaccine Makes Girls “Think Twice” Before Having Sex

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A.

Since it’s introduction to the health care market, the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine (also known as Gardasil) has certainly caused it’s share of controversy for parents of tween and teenage daughters. The HPV vaccine is recommended for girls ages 9-12 to help protect them against cervical cancer and the sexually [...]

The HPV Vaccine: Why it Won't Promote Sexual Promiscuity.

By: Dr. Shobha S. Krishnan, M.D.

Ever since the FDA approved the HPV vaccine two years ago, its introduction into the health community has been embroiled in a medical, social, cultural and political controversy. At first glance, the debut of a vaccine to fight most cervical cancers looks like an exciting advance in the history of [...]

A Case for the HPV Vaccination

The HPV vaccination is highly controversial. Here the argument “for it.”

The Facts About Menstruation, Period.

Afraid to talk with your daughter about menstration? Get help having “the talk” here.

Early Bloomer: How to help your daughter if she develops early.

It seems as though girls today are developing earlier than previous generations. On average, it’s not unusual for 8 or 9-year-old’s to begin breast development and 11-year-old’s to notice pubic hair and the onset menses (period). Understandably, this transition can be challenging for girls. But girls who develop earlier than their peers often feel isolated, [...]

Piercing Questions: When can your daughter get her ears pierced?

Find out if your daughter is ready to get her ears pierced.