on the most hot-button topics, from bullying to sex to drugs to eating disorders to stress and depression. We'll also cover everyday confrontations, from her wanting to get piercings where the sun doesn't shine, to her posting racy pictures online, to you trying to get her to talk to you about what's going on in her life and listen to what you have to say in return. You'll read through real questions that moms typically wonder about, followed by ideas on how to handle the situation calmly and effectively, as well as the relevant info moms need to make good parenting decisions. The questions are based on dilemmas I've encountered as a therapist in my practice, and from questions and emails I get through my website, www.askarden.com. In addition, you'll read some exclusive interviews I've conducted especially for this book with noted experts in their respective fields. These incredible women, many of them mothers themselves, all offer their expertise and insights to Mom to further her understanding and strengthen her connection to her daughter. I also share memories and lessons learned from parenting and guiding my own daughter, Samara, although there were definitely days when it seemed Samara was teaching me how to be a better parent. I share the collective wisdom of all of these experiences, thorns and all. Why are we covering so many situations? The idea is that the more scenarios you've thought through, the better able you'll be to handle things as they arise. Because we