Getting Ready: Teen
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Getting Ready in the Morning Is a Challenge
Asked by D.K. from Milwaukee
on February 24, 2010
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My 4-1/2 year old daughter takes forever to get ready in the morning for preschool. She goes to school 5 days a week and I have a hard time getting her to finish getti...
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- This is very normal behavior and I would not discipline or punish her for it. That will just make mornings and school a bad thing, and you've got many years of school ...
- First of all, stop telling her over and over. We are going through similar issues with my soon to be 4 yo son and I realized that the more I repeat myself the less he...
- Have you tried giving her a tiny piece of chocolate or something as an award for doing a good job in the morning, Maybe the discipline chart is to far out in the futu...
Looking for Tips/tricks/ideas for Getting Ready Faster
Asked by T.C. from Provo
on October 26, 2008
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I need ideas or tips for getting ready faster. I feel like it takes so much time to get ready for the day that its almost not even worth it. I'm sick of being late f...
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- I have naturally curly unruly hair. I always wore my hair shoulder length and it took forever for it to dry with blowdryer. My curls were so unruly that I could not do...
- Hey T., I have twins, so I can appreciate the craziness in the morning. love the advice you got. I just want to add, make it simple. Comb hair before shower, s...
- I would love to hear what responses you get. I too have this problem. I have to get up at 5 am just to get my 11 year old to school by 7 30 am. Then when I get home...
How to Make Getting Ready in the Morning Easier
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on March 19, 2009
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I am a PT working mom with a husband who travels quite a bit, a 3 year old and an 11 month old. My trouble is in getting the 3 year old up and ready for montessori s...
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- Ahh yes, my kids are almost the exact same age as yours and we are going through the same thing when he goes to MDO. Potty training isn't going great for us either so...
- Dear J.: This won't cover all the bases, but perhaps it can help a bit.If you can get up a bit earlier to cut down on your stress it may help (get yourself and the ...
- I have a 2 year old and an 8 month old so I feel your pain in getting the kids ready in the morning I work FT and have to brush teeth, go potty, eat, etc in the mornin...
Taking 16 Year Old to the Gynecologist?
Asked by M.M. from Springfield
on October 24, 2011
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I Just made her a Gynecologist appointment for friday after school (only time they could find a spot), and i just told her today, and I could tell she was nervous alre...
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- i think i would have picked a day other than homecoming. Cheerleaders usually have lots of responsibility with the game -- pep rallies, decorating goal posts. You ma...
- I like the response just posted. You covered most of it. Just be sure to ask about the Gardasil vaccination--- sexually active or not!
- I applaud you for being pro-active...I was SO sure my daughters were not sexually active...until my 15 year old came to me to tearfully tell me she was pregnant. Belie...
Problems with 3 1/2 Yr Old Getting Ready in the Morning
Asked by A.H. from Salt Lake City
on March 25, 2008
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My little girl will be 4 in May and overall she is a good kid. The problem my husband and I have is when we have to get her ready for the day. She fights us tooth an...
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- My 3 1/2 yr old daughter had similar issues, and still if we disrupt our regimented schedule she falls back into those. What works for us is schedule. Our alarm starts...
- HI I have a 4 year old girl and she has been this way since she was three as well. I don't really have any ideas except that it does get better as she gets older. T...
- I have an 8 yr. old that has ADHD and Aspbergers autism. He has a WAY difficult time getting ready in the morning. The way I have found to make it fun for both of us...
Morning Routines
Asked by V.P. from Dallas
on March 12, 2010
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What can I do to make sure my daughter gets ready on time in the mornings. Some mornings she does well, but then sometimes our mornings (like today) that are horrible...
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- Well my first two questions are: how old is she and what time does she go to bed? She may not be getting enough sleep. My 7 and 9 year old had a bedtime of 9 pm. ...
- 1-get as much done the night before as possible----down to getting cereal boxes out. 2-check with her doctor about any meds she may be on that affect her sleeping pat...
- You don't mention her age? But anyway, I like what Angela suggests -- leave the house on time and too bad if your child doesn't have it all together by then. Or let h...
School?
Asked by D.M. from Joplin
on August 18, 2011
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just curious what time do you think a 6 year old should go to bed on a school night?
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- 7:30 PM.......for your 6 year old. My 9 year old goes to sleep at 8:30 PM my 13 year old at 9 PM my 16 year old 9:30 - 10 PM During school those are the hours ...
- For my DD we start getting ready for bed at 8 by the time she potties, brushes teeth...REALLY brushes teeth then read stories and snuggles she is usually in bed and se...
- My 6 year old needs at least 10 hours of sleep. During school she needs to get up at 6:30 AM so we put her in bed at 8:00 PM.
How Not to Struggle with a 6 Year Old Every Morning Before School?
Asked by L.M. from Sherman
on September 28, 2008
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I been very frustrated and not looking forwarding during school week to wake my son up to get him ready to go school.
He always, always fights with me and tells me he...
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- It is very hard to deal with a sleepy head in the morning. Try putting him to bed 30 minutes earlier and see if that helps. Have your try letting an alarm clock wake h...
- Hi L. - I couldn't help but want to respond to your question since I have a new Kindergarten child that has been in preschool and we've had these same issues. Here's s...
- Check out www.childrensmiraclemusic.com. It truly has been miraculous for my kids in the morning! They love it and I don't have to pester them anymore. A. Robison
16 Year Old with Severe Issues During Her Period
Asked by R.G. from San Antonio
on May 25, 2007
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Just wanted to get a feel fo rwhat you think...my 16 year old has had her period since the 5th grade (11 years old). It was never really a problem until this year & la...
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- I had the same problems. M. mother too, would get me from school and i would take benadryl (to fall asleep) and stay in bed all day. The doctor put me on birth control...
- My guess would be endometriosis. I had a good friend in HS who had the same issues. It took a while to resolve, but she was so relieved when it was finally taken car...
- I would definitely think about birth control pills. I've been on the pill since I was 16 (12 yrs)due to practically the same thing (but migraines, not just regular he...
Teen Issues
Asked by T.H. from Dallas
on March 10, 2008
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How do you deal with a teen girl and yes I am sure hormonal whose turning 14 and wanted a party but we had to cancel due to weather conditons. Now the thing is she cou...
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- I agree with Lori C. That's a teenage pitty party. They're working YOUR system and you're falling into it. If s/he is so 'bored' with life, fine. Stay home with gramm...
- I would suggest you ask her what she wants to do or think is fun and if she wants to bring a friend along. And for her eating issue... I'm sad to say that I do that to...
- Hi hon. I wanted to make a suggestion since you seem to be open to hear about anything to try. There is a clinic I heard about in Dallas called Girls to Women Health...
