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What to Get 15 Year Old Nephew
Asked by M.R. from Kansas City
on December 14, 2009
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I have been racking my brain for gift ideas for my 15 year old nephew. (I don't buy video games though) He's athletic, likes to read. What are you getting your teen...
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- My son is 14...a new game system isn't in my budget this year, some ideas that I am using for my son are an Itunes card so he can download some new music, a new baseba...
- Good Morning M., I used to give our Nephew gift cards to Game stop. That is what he requested. If your nephew loves sports and reading, give him gift cards to a sp...
- My 15 year old nephew asked for a sports oriented hoodie sweatshirt or the OWL City CD. I also considered a KU basketball jersey or a AMC movie theater gift card (the...
Keeping a 15 Year Old Busy
Asked by S.A. from New York
on June 15, 2010
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I have a 15 year old son, who is very mature for his age. he is also very large 6ft3in. The problem is I also have three young boys
ages 10,8 and 5. The little ones a...
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- Bored maybe, but don't assume he's depressed. It's probably just the normal teenage demeanor. Any camps in your area? We have volunteer camp counselor jobs in o...
- sounds like a real teen my just turned 18 it dont get any better so get use to it keep him intersted in sports and school good luck
- invite friends his own age over. It's great to all be together, but he does need to socialize with his peers at this age. Get a basketball hoop and let him bring a f...
Help! Need Assistance to Keep My 16 Year Old Healthy - Has Mono for the 4Th Time
Asked by D.B. from St. Louis
on November 13, 2008
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My 16 year old daughter just was diagnosed with Mono again! - This is her 4th bout with it in a year and half. She is a very busy kid - Marching Band, basketball, swim...
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- Hi D., You probably know what Mono is and how it's spread. Check and see what conditions are where she works and at her athletic events. is she sharing food and dri...
- She should increase her intake of vitamin c, it boosts the immune system. You could also have her start taking vitamins daily.
- I know many on her are selective vaccinating but I am surprised no one mentioned getting this one. My 13 y/o was vaccinated 2 years ago and I know from my own experien...
Advice on 15 Year Old Son and School Work.
Asked by K.P. from Stationed Overseas
on February 10, 2008
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I have a 15 yr. old son and he is a freshman and we are having problems with him turning in his homework. He can do the work but geting it from the house to school a ...
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- Is he in an American school? Is it possible to speak with the teacher(s) about your problem to get some reinforcement and ideas from them? Does he keep a journal o...
- K., I wish I could help you on this! I too have a son who is 15 and we are going through the same thing. Mine was spending to much time on the computer and video ...
- I have a 16 year old who is similar. She sometimes does the work, sometimes turns it in. The teachers give out monthly progress reports via email and when there are 0'...
Things to Do at a 17 Year Old's Party
Asked by M.P. from Dallas
on August 10, 2009
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My daughter will be turning 17 soon and is planning a party at home. I need suggestions for activies/games for the party of about 12 guest. I know it is never a good...
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- Don't worry too much about planning activities, these things pretty much take care of themselves at that age. Although the prior moms who wrote had some really great i...
- My really good friend hired a Las Vegas style company for her son's 15th birthday party. They brought in Black Jack and roulette tables, and set them up in the garage...
- I don't know when you are planning on doing the party, but my daughters birthday is in November when the New Moon movie is coming out...so we are doing a Twilight/New ...
Clingy 17 Year old...Not Sure What to Make of It...
Asked by M.B. from Jacksonville
on June 10, 2011
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My daughter is 17 and will be a Senior in HS. She has become really clingy and greedy about her time with me. Has anyone ever experienced this? Recently, she and he...
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- My daughter is 16, going to be a senior, and has been doing this kind of thing all this last year. Well sort of. Right now the other two dont' want to go to the gro...
- I am certainly no expert here, I didn't do that to my mom, lol. My first thought was what you have already considered and ruled out: that perhaps she had something "...
- Hi M. B. I think the whole idea of it being her senior year and thinking about leaving for college is probably right on target. My daughter just graduated and she got...
How Do I Get My 15 Year Old to HELP!
Asked by S.B. from Columbus
on December 30, 2006
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First, let me say that I work alot of hours...being a single mom...and no child support for my two teenage daughters...I work alot! I have a very difficult time getti...
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- is it possible that since you work so much and are probably so beat when you are home that you dont carry out firm consequences every time? maybe if she refuses to f...
- My oldest is only eleven and he thinks he doesn't have to do anything to help out around the house and honestly I think it is becasue his mom doesn't make him do anyth...
- S., I have seven and the four remaining at home are 11, 14, 15 and 16. Every day we go through the same thing you are going through. To get them to do their chores i...
Teen Sitter Pregnant
Asked by K.Z. from Appleton
on July 21, 2011
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Our 17-year old teenage babysitter just informed me that she is pregnant. She has not told my kids and I am not sure if I want her to. My daughters are ages 5 & 6 and ...
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- Well you can stick to your god gives babies to couples that are married or use this as a learning moment. What I mean is there is a lot that goes into causing teen pr...
- Honesty would probably be best....I would research some childrens' books on the topic of having babies and go from there.......Good luck......:) Note: Google search an...
- I agree with SunshineMommy :) and Goingon4boys- you said EXACTLY what I wanted to say, but couldn't think of how to word it. You are absolutely right!!
15 Year Old That Made the Team but Warms the Bench
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on April 23, 2010
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Hi All, My 15 daughter (HS-Sophmore) has never been a great athlete & she is aware of this fact. She has a sister (HS-Junior) that is a pretty good athlete, good enoug...
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- My son will be a Sr next year and hes always been on the football team but never first string anything....until this year. Of course he has to be on Varsity being a S...
- In HS, I was a pretty good athlete and enjoyed playing both team and individual sports. My younger sister was not much of an athlete but played sports just to live up...
- Well, that's the issue with most team sports. Unless you're a superstar, you won't see much playing time. If your daughter is not talented in softball, then she should...
Seeking Ideas for a Birthday Party for a 16 Year Old Boy.
Asked by D.H. from Washington DC
on February 26, 2007
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I am trying to plan a party for my son that will be turning 16. I am in need of theme ideas etc.
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- Phooey on the moms who think themes are uncool for 16 year old boys! You can totally make it fun and his friends will think you are the coolest mom ever! My daughter...
- I agree with most on this one.. 16 is a little too old for a themed party. Depending on what your son is into, I would stick to the things him and his friends like to ...
- What if you take a group of friends to a game, baseball, basketball, hockey, etc. All of the arenas have some sort of birthday package.
