Puberty for Girls - Daughters
When our daughters reach puberty it is as difficult a time for us sometimes as it if for them. One minute we are pleading for them not to forget to wear their deodorant and trying to nonchalantly discuss incorporating new underwear, a training ... [... more]
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Making an Evergreen Swag - Daughters
One of my favorite winter traditions is to buy a wreath or swag to display on our front door. I love the smell of pine as I walk through the door, and it sure helps to set the mood as I walk in. This year, I decided it would be even nicer a ... [... more]
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When to Shave the Legs - Daughters
Sometime right after the talk about the first bra is the talk about shaving. I'm sure as parents we know it is all downhill from here. What more don't we want to talk about that we know in the end we will have to? Bras, shaving...the topic of ... [... more]
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Creating Holiday Memories - Daughters
There is nothing more fun than creating holiday memories with family and friends. During this time of year it is easy to get carried away and overlook spending quality time with our families. Unfortunately this is the time of year when we should ... [... more]
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Homework Expectations - Daughters
Sometimes it is hard to determine who dislikes homework more, you or your child. What is worse is that it is hard to know how much homework is appropriate or how long it should take your child to complete it. The U.S. Department of Education ... [... more]
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The HPV Vaccine Controversy - Daughters
And it is a controversy, so the name of Dr. Shobha S. Krishnan's book is very appropriate. If you are a parent of a daughter, particularly one aged 11 or 12, you've heard of Gardasil. Many have seen the marketing campaign that Merck & Co., Inc. ... [... more]
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Father Quotes - Daughters
Hopefully we were all daddy's little girl. He was and hopefully still is wrapped around our little finger. Not to take advantage of...more just for the comfort of knowing he is there. Old as she was, she still missed her daddy sometimes. ~Gloria ... [... more]
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Mother Quotes - Daughters
As I was compiling a list of quotes for Mother's Day I found this gem from Mark Twain and knowing Mark Twain wondered if perhaps any of his quote on his mother was tongue in cheek for any reason...why would I think that? Well maybe because we are ... [... more]
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Life Lessons for a Daughter - Daughters
I had an experience with my oldest daughter today that reminded me that even though she is a mere 9 years old she is growing up. I am not ready for her to go out into the world without me always by her side to help, to guide, and to protect. The ... [... more]
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Girls Fighting - Daughters
Girls fighting is becoming a hot topic these days. Watching the evening news you'll find what seems to be the video of the week from a juvenile offender, or two or more, who has ganged up with others to beat up another girl, sometimes quite ... [... more]
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Joy Foster My Daughter My Friend - Daughters
I had the pleasure of an interview with Joy Foster. While I was not able to sit down with her face to face her presence over the phone made you feel right at home. Karen Joy Foster is a motivational speaker, singer and more who runs her own ... [... more]
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Back to School Transitions - Daughters
As exciting as going back to school is, it also comes with a certain level of anxiety. Your daughter is contemplating how many friends she'll be reacquainted with and how many new friends she'll meet. One misconception that parents have is that ... [... more]
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