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Dr. M is the author of five advice books for tweens and teens. Her latest is Where Should I Sit at Lunch? The Ultimate 24/7 Guide to Surviving the High School Years. She enjoys dancing, reading, working out and talking with young people about the issues that concern them. She holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology.
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Liz, a first-year college student, is the co-author of three books: Ask Dr. M and Liz; Getting to Know the Real You: 50 Fun Quizzes Just for Girls, and Girls: What's So Bad About Being Good? She loves to dance, paint, make collages, hang out with friends and, of course, give advice.
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Dear Dr. M & Liz,
I need help talking to my mom about growing up. I really want to start wearing a bra and shaving my legs, but it seems so awkward to talk about.
—Lena, 12, New York
Dear Lena,
Remember that your mom was 12 once, and she had to deal with the same issue. Tell her that you want to talk to her about something important, but you feel a little uncomfortable. Then come right out and say what's on your mind. Maybe she'll be more understanding than you expect. Regardless of how she responds, it will be good for you to tell her how you feel and what you want to do.
—Dr. M
Dear Lena,
Your mom is probably just as nervous as you are about talks related to growing up. Maybe bring up the subject someplace where you don't have to actually look her in the eye, like in the car, but you should still be direct. Once the conversation gets started, it should get easier for both of you.
—Liz
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