Check out the following resources for answers to frequently asked questions and information about how to take care of your body: GirlsHealth.gov (Office On Women's Health) Teen Survival Guide: Tips for On the Go Girls (Office On Women's Health) TeensHealth This page is under construction. Check back soon for more links! DISCLAIMER Dr. Carla LLC receives no compensation for the links provided in this section. Dr. Carla LLC does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, products, … [Read more...]
What to do the next time you have to make an important decision…
If I could go back in time, I would listen to my intuition more instead of allowing other people and their issues, drama, and priorities to negatively influence my choices. Even though I have learned to trust my intuition over the years, there are still times when I wish I had paid more attention to what my inner voice of wisdom was trying to warn me about before making decisions that affect my life, business, happiness, and peace of mind. Think of your intuition as a gut feeling, instinct, … [Read more...]
My “I Love My Hair” Journey
For those of you who are new to my work, I created this blog to highlight issues of interest to young women, girls, and their advocates. At my workshops and speaking engagements, girls often ask me how I have the confidence and courage to stand up and speak in front of hundreds of girls. I assure them that I did not always feel confident, courageous, or self-assured. In fact, I felt self-conscious and insecure throughout my pre-teen years (ages 9-13). As a young girl, I struggled to develop … [Read more...]
Teen Dating Abuse
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Dating abuse is a very serious issue that can happen to anyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, etc. With the heightened attention to dating abuse in the news and everyday conversations after the highly publicized incident involving Chris Brown and Rihanna, it is especially important to dispel myths that perpetuate stereotypes and make it difficult for young women and girls to speak out and … [Read more...]