This handbook for parents is intended to help them to stimulate their daughters' interest in career paths for young women in mathematics and science-related areas. Main topics included are: (1) problems, i.e., the dearth of women in the sciences (includes a fact sheet); (2) practical advice and guidelines; (3) activities; (4) reading materials; (5) resource information, including books, periodicals, and organizations; and (6) a selected bibliography, listing seven references. (YP)