Resources for parents on raising girls

Raising girls and raising boys are two completely unique undertakings. When it comes to raising girls, the potentially turbulent adolescent years present particularly emotional challenges. A great resource for parents of daughters is girlshealth.gov, run by the Department of Health and Human Services. Full of fitness and nutrition tips for growing girls, it also offers plenty of ideas for boosting self-esteem, learning how to handle stress, and dealing with illness or disability. There are also interactive sections on bullying among girls, eating disorders and teen-age dating.