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November/December 2006

Interview: Bernice Sandler and Harriett Stonehill on sexual harassment
Has your daughter experienced sexual harassment at her school or elsewhere? Incidences ranging from sexual ratings of girls posted on the Internet to groping in the hallways are on the rise, and sometimes go unreported at schools. Find out how to keep your girl from being a victim or perpetrator of unwanted sexual comments or behavior from long-time anti-harassment experts Sandler and Stonehill, who’ve written Student-to-Student Sexual Harassment K-12: Strategies and Solutions for Educators to Use in the Classroom, School, and Community (Rowman & Littlefield, 2005).

March/April 2006

Helping her weather middle-school transitions
Girls have good reason to stress about impending middle school. On top of the see-saws of pubertal changes, she's got to cope with new friends, harder classes, and intimidating situations involving older peers. Parents can help by starting early—by age 9 or 10—to build her coping skills and strengthen family communication that will support her during tough transition years.

November/December 2003

Supporting Her Education and Interests
Fathers' involvement and encouragement can make a big difference in girls' success.

May/June 2002

Keeping Her Curious About Science
Fostering your daughter's new interest in science may help her discover a future career as a veterinarian, forest ranger, zoologist or chemist. Our girls need all the encouragement we can give them. Learn what you can do for your daughter.

Sally Ride Wants To Help Your Daughter Love Science!
When Sally Ride was a young girl , her parents had no idea she would be America 's first woman astronaut. What they did know was that she was fascinated with science. Learn how to encourage your daughter to be the next Sally Ride.