As a mother of two young boys, I sometimes daydream about shopping in the girl’s junior department. Armed with my own credit card, I’d buy everything my inner pre-teen heart desired, throwing pink ruffled skirts and billowy tops (that my mother may or may not have approved of) onto the checkout counter with wild abandon. But, my friends with tween girls tell me the grass isn’t always greener. Between the ages of 9 and 13 a lot can happen to a girl’s body, not to mention changes in attitude and mood. One year your daughter may earnestly welcome your fashion input, the next all your ideas could be immediately vetoed. One year they may be more interested in floral and flowy looks, while the next its short and tight. There are lot of moving parts and potential emotional landmines. So I set out to find a few shops with brands that balance what a young girl wants and what her mom might also feel comfortable with her sporting..