Hi, ladies,

I'm coming to you all because there are so many healthy, well-rounded young women on this board. My 12-year-old daughter mentioned tonight that she might want to try makeup soon because her hormones might be kicking in. Yes, she uses phrases like that.

I was wondering if there are any magazines that cater to tween-age girls on the very cusp of womanhood. I think Seventeen would be too mature for her. She still thinks kissing in movies and TV shows is gross. She's getting anxious about her period and has been asking me about tampons and stuff. We have very open, honest talks about the physical aspects of growing up, but I'm sort of a fogey when it comes to letting her explore the emotional envelope here.

Those of you just out of your teens, help me out here. I want her to get good guidance through this stage. She's athletic and thoughtful and almost prudish when it comes to boys and such. She does not have much respect for "girly girls" who squeal when a ball comes hurtling at them in the gaga pit. She's stood up to friends in her circle who were bullying another friend -- she even took one of them to the principal's office. She's a rule-enforcer. I keep thinking one day she'll make a really great ACLU lawyer.

I want a magazine for her that respects her intelligence, but will guide her in stuff like makeup, healthy body image, and navigating middle school politics. Like Self, but for young teens. Can anyone recommend a magazine for her?

Thank you!

Roxy