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November/December 2006

Creating more connection time with her by Michelle Leise
More and more parents are rearranging their work schedules to be at home when their tween or teen is at home, such as after-school hours. The payoff is a deepened sense of her life, and closer communication. Get tips on why time helps, and how to get more of it to spend with your girl.

November/December 2005

Mom, Am I OK? When Her Concerns Become Obsessions
It's not surprising that many girls obsess about possible health problems around the tween and teen years—after all, their bodies are changing rapidly and uncontrollably. This mom learned how to calm fears and keep her confident about her health.

Quizzes: Fun Self-Discovery for Her—and You
Lots of girls love taking quizzes in magazines to find out who they “really” are. The problem with many quizzes is that the shallow questions don't give any real insights. Learn about some great quizzes that actually help girls, and sample a few to do together at the Daughters Community Forum (www.daughters.com) Lifeskills section.

September/October 2005

Is Her Self-Esteem Authentic?
When we heap praise on girls for accomplishments they know aren’t worthy of praise, we can lower, not raise, a girl’s self-esteem. Riera, who’s a dad of a daughter and author of five books on raising children and teens, advises on how to use praise to affirm a girl’s true sense of worth.

March/April 2005

Creating Time Together With Her
As girls grow older, they want different family activities and kinds of parental attention from when they were littler. Here's how to recognize her changing needs, and negotiate regular special time and attention for her even when siblings vie for attention.

Passing Her Your Real Heritage
Sometimes it's hard to admit if you'd ever wished for a son, or wanted the family name to be passed on. But passing on a memorably heritage goes far beyond a child's gender and last names, and happens with the connections of everyday life.

May/June 2004

The Importance of Real Work
Though many educators discourage work for kids, there are many advantages to giving a girl real, important work to do.

November/December 2003

Are You Buying Her Too Much?
The dark side of overindulging your daughter, and how you can help her learn to manage her money.

September/October 2002

Helping Her Live with Stepparents
When our daughters are adolescents, adapting to family changes can be even more painful and slow. Fortunately, there’s a lot you ca do to help your daughter through on of the most difficult transitions in her life.