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January/February 2008

Health: Steering her away from smoking by Christine Carlucci
Even though our daughters have plenty of facts about the health risks of smoking, girls are now almost as likely to smoke as boys. Girls believe smoking will keep them thin and make them seem sophisticated, says expert Carlucci, who heads a girl-led tobacco-free program. She offers advice on effective tactics to prevent girls from smoking and address concerns that may lead them to smoke, as well as ways to combat girl-targeted cigarette marketing.

September/October 2006

Talking with her about drinking by Barbara F. Meltz
The trends are scary: Girls are drinking earlier and drinking more, and parents and experts reports more alcohol-influenced behaviors such as risky actions and emotional and health problems. We can help her find a healthy path despite cultural pressure to drink with honest discussions and guidelines that create a safe environment for girls and their peers.

July/August 2002

Pot: Is Everybody Doing It?
We live in a culture awash in mood altering drugs. After alcohol and tobacco, the drug our kids are most likely to try is marijuana. Nevertheless, “everybody” isn’t doing it.