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January/February 2008

Let's Talk: Creating loving discipline--together by Catherine Dee
Arguments over rules about everything from curfews to homework are all too frequent between a girl and her parents or step-parents. But when we view discipline as an interactive process that encourages a girl to develop her own self-discipline, we'll help her become self-confident, competent, moral, and independent. And she'll see you not as the enemy but as a helpful guide and advocate.

July/August 2006

When She Pushes Your Buttons by Catherine Dee
When your daughter says or does something rude, provocative, or alarming, how do you react? The temptation can be overwhelming to respond in kind, particularly if she has repeatedly “pushed your buttons.” Yet both of us lose when we don’t find a better solution, which starts with finding out the real roots of her anger and frustrating behavior. Our experts offer strategies to reduce the antagonism and strengthen communication.

May/June 2006

Helping her change disrespectful language
These days, girls are surrounded by disrespectful and hurtful language, from music to movies to TV shows. And we hear our girls use this language repeatedly in casual conversations with peers, and fear that it presents risks for disrespectful behavior as well. But when we guide a girl toward positive and powerful language and behavior, she'll learn strategies to get respect in all facets of her life.

November/December 2005

Is her ‘talk time' out of control?
If you're concerned about the hours and potential dangers of ways your daughter spends ‘talking' (such as email, instant-messaging, blogging, and cell-phone chatting), try looking at why she's talking so much. Our experts and parents offer ways to tame talk time and educate girls on the risks of new communication modes.

Learning How to Tell Her ‘No'
It's hard to set limits when your daughter's peers are allowed to do things and get things that you'd rather not allow. But when we begin clear conversations with a daughter about risky behaviors—and share our convictions with peer parents—we can help prepare our girls to make wiser decisions for themselves as they mature.

July/August 2004

When Her Behavior Doesn't Make Sense
We all know teen girls aren't super rational beings, but sometimes their actions and reactions are truly confusing to the adults who love them. How to look deeper for the explanations behind her behavior.

September/October 2003

What to Do if She Shoplifts
Shoplifting remains very common among middle-class girls. How to handle this typical yet scary rite of passage. 

July/August 2003

The Meaning of Lying And What to Do about It
All kids lie sometimes. When to get worried, and how to keep her telling you the truth.

Trusting Your Daughter to Date
DADs director Joe Kelly advises fathers to not be so skeptical of the boys in their daughters lives.

March/April 2003

Curing the Crabbies by Helen Cordies
She’s home from school, and once again it’s the familiar replies. There’s the exasperated sigh; then the “nothing’s new! Why do you always have to ask?” followed by the slammed bedroom door. Too often, parents strike back with something equally childish or simply bite their tongues. Those reactions can be big mistakes.