Raising Girls

Sure they're made of sugar, spice, and everything nice. But little girls are so much more! Smart, sassy, and self-sufficient. Parenting strong, confident young women starts early on. Here's our expert advice for raising your daughter.
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ADHD: The Differences between Boys and Girls
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is widely under-diagnosed in girls. Find out how the signs may differ by gender. ... Read More
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Potty Training Tips for Girls
Time to potty train your daughter? These top potty training tips from our experts will get her started...
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Should You Pierce Your Baby's Ears?
It's a topic just as hot (and controversial!) as breastfeeding, circumcision, and co-sleeping: Is it OK to pierce an infant's ears? What ... Read More
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Talking with Toddlers About Sexual Curiosity
Young kids' touchy-feely activities simply don't have the same meaning as they do for adults. But now is the time to start teaching where this ... Read More
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Why Your Baby Boy Loves Trucks
New research suggests that nature has its hand in your child's favorite toy
Daddy's Little Girl
A father's relationship with his daughter has an amazingly powerful influence in shaping her self-image, competence, and femininity, as ... Read More
Girls in Boy Households
It's not always easy being the only girl in a house filled with boys. Learn ways to help only daughters cope with their roles and maintain their ... Read More
Girls with Footballs and Boys with Dolls: Understanding Gender-Bending Play
Some parents feel uncomfortable when their children play like members of the opposite sex. How should you handle it when your kids don't want ... Read More
Helping Your Young Child Deal with Bullying
With incidents of bullying escalating to epidemic proportions nationwide, parents need to learn which steps to take to quickly halt ... Read More
How to Handle… Clothing Battles
We asked three experts for their advice on how to get kids dressed in the morning—tantrum free—and still get out the door on time. ... Read More
Like Mother, Like Daughter
As daughters, it's so easy to bemoan what our mothers could or should have done. A mother of two ponders her relationship with her own mother, ... Read More
Little Girl Blues
Are people confused about your Baby's gender because of his or her clothing? Read this hilarious look at baby dressing, and the new generation ... Read More
Opening an Emotional Dialogue with Your Young Child
Sometimes it's hard to know how to talk with our young children. Learn how you can open an emotional dialogue with your kids and teach them to ... Read More
Raising Resilient Children
Children are faced with numerous stressors. But why is coddling not the answer? A parent educator shows how we, as parents, can promote our ... Read More
Raising Strong and Confident Daughters Today
Girl babies begin life already with expectations about what it means to be female. Find out more about raising a strong, confident girl in ... Read More
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