Helpful, parent-friendly information on puberty, periods, nutrition, skin, sleep, mental health, and other common health concerns as girls grow into their teens.
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Teen Girls and Dandruff: Causes and Treatments
Finding white flakes on a teenage girl's shoulders can be embarrassing, especially when she is getting ready for school or… Read More »
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Why Does My Daughter Have Oily Hair?
It can be surprising when a child suddenly starts coming home with shiny, greasy-looking hair. One day her hair looks… Read More »
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How to Choose Deodorant for Teen Girls
Does a Teen Girl Really Need Deodorant? Puberty has a way of changing things almost overnight. A girl who never… Read More »
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Teen Girl Hygiene: A Simple Guide for Parents
There is a funny thing about puberty: a girl can follow the same routine she has followed for years, and… Read More »
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Teen Girls and Body Odor: What Parents Should Know
Why Do Teen Girls Start Having Body Odor? Body odor often appears around the time puberty begins. For many girls,… Read More »
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When Teen Girls Take Grades Too Seriously
A good grade can make a teenage girl smile all day. A bad grade can do the opposite. For some… Read More »
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How to Talk to a Teen Who Won't Talk
There is a moment many parents know well. A teenager comes home, drops her bag, goes to her room, and… Read More »
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Low Self-Esteem in Teen Girls: What Are the Root Cause?
A teenage girl can look confident on the outside and still feel very unsure of herself inside. She may get… Read More »
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School Stress in Teen Girls: What Parents Should Know
For some teen girls, school does not end when the final bell rings. The homework comes home. Tests are waiting.… Read More »
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Why Does My Teen Girl Have Mood Swings?
One minute she is laughing at something funny. A little later, she is upset because someone said something she did… Read More »
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Teen Anxiety: Signs Parents Should Know
Most teenagers worry sometimes. A big test is coming. There is a problem with a friend. A presentation is coming… Read More »
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Does Your Teen Girl Need Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is easy to overlook. It does not get as much attention as protein, iron, or calcium, yet it… Read More »
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Healthy Snacks for Teen Girls
Teen girls are often hungry between meals. That is not necessarily a bad thing. During puberty, the body is growing… Read More »
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Why Is My Daughter Always Hungry?
“Why is she hungry again?” is a question many parents ask. Breakfast has barely been cleared, and suddenly there is… Read More »
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Signs of Iron Deficiency in Teen Girls
Iron deficiency is common in teenage girls, especially after periods begin. The body needs iron to make hemoglobin, a part… Read More »
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Iron-Rich Foods for Teen Girls
Why Iron Matters So Much for Teen Girls Iron is easy to overlook. It does not get the same attention… Read More »
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What Should Teen Girls Eat During Puberty?
Puberty is a big growth period. A girl's body is changing quickly, and food has to keep up with those… Read More »
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Can Stress Make Teen Acne Worse?
Stress can make acne worse, especially when a teenager already has acne. That does not mean stress is the reason… Read More »
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How to Prevent Acne in Teen Girls
For many girls, acne becomes part of puberty almost whether they want it or not. Hormones increase oil production, pores… Read More »
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Why Does My Daughter Suddenly Have Acne?
One day, your daughter may have clear skin. Then, almost out of nowhere, small bumps appear on her forehead, nose,… Read More »