Good Hygiene: Older Child
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9-Year-old Asking About Sex
Asked by G.H. from Cincinnati
on September 8, 2008
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My daughter has asked me what the word sex means and what sex is. She is 9. I explained to her that some questions are very difficult to answer and that I would like s...
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- I was a Psych major in college and in 2 different classes, 2 very moral great professors advocated for teaching kids about sex pre-pubescent, so 9 is a great age. Oth...
- I just experience this with my 10 yr daughter. She had details because one of the girls googled sex and told them about it on playground. I had no option but to discus...
- some times honesty with out a lot of detail is enough to gross them out..sex= something married people do in the privacy of their bedroom with private parts EWE MOM B...
Hygiene
Asked by J.H. from Nashville
on February 14, 2007
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My daughter is 10 yrs old. Her dad died 3 years ago. Since then I have noticed that her Hygiene has gotton worse. When she goes to the bathroom either #1 or #2 she ...
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- what I do for my kids... I make it a game. I buy them there own stuff so that you can flush and stuff that is fun. I know it sounds funny but it helps out a whole lot....
- First of all, you have done nothing wrong, don't let anyone make you feel like you are to blame. She is probably just going through a lazy stage and just needs to be ...
- I know she is ten and the following may seem a little babyish but, if your like me I'll try anything once. They have the "Kandoos" at Walmart. They have Kandoo shampoo...
Helping Teen with Beauty and Hygiene
Asked by J.G. from Columbus
on May 22, 2008
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I currently work with teenagers at my church. One teen in particular is a precious girl, who does wonderfully academically, and is just a great kid in general. Howeve...
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- Try having a Spa Day with her. A lady I work with runs a Cinderella project and she did that with her girls. My sister and I sell spa products and she did this for t...
- I have a 12 year old step daughter who used to have the same problem. Her mother would send her here for a weekend visitation and had a lot of the same problems you'r...
- It sounds like this girl would be perfect for you to 'take under your wing'. I think that if you are able (I am not sure how much time you can spend together) to do m...
Being Harassed by CPS Because My 10 Year Old Has a Normal Hygiene Problem
Asked by K.V. from San Diego
on November 5, 2010
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As a parent of a ten year old boy, I've done my research over the last few years as my son has gotten closer to puberty; Both through the web and through family member...
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- I would do what it takes to get your house cleaned up and de-cluttered, introduce deodorant to your son and insist on clean clothes daily, and put the pets outside or ...
- Laurie A. is spot on. I've got friends who are lawyers who work with CPS, and they'll stop visiting once the problems are solved. You need to make some major life chan...
- Well, I think CPS probably came to your house because of the mention of a pipe. Honestly, if they have time to make visits because a 10 year old boy appears dirty on o...
Need Help Getting My 6 Year Old to Take Care of Herself and Her Belongings
Asked by J.A. from Boston
on July 28, 2008
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I am having difficulty getting my 6 year old to take care of herself and her belongings. I constantly find her things (shoes, toys, clothes) all over the house and sh...
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- I have a 7.5 year old son who had the same problem. Here's what I did. If it wasn't put away, it taken taken and put in a trash bag - I didn't care what it was - sho...
- J., keep taking deep breaths and count to 10, it's going to be a long ride! Or not. My daughter is/was the same. She came into my life at 5 1/2yrs and the biggest job ...
- Hi J., I really need to know how to have my 9 year old pick up after himself. Is there any way you could let me know after you get your responses. That'd be great! If ...
8 Year Old with Breakouts.
Asked by A.D. from Cincinnati
on August 23, 2009
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My 8 year old is starting to have, what looks like acne breakouts. This just seems so young to me. Hygiene is not an issue, we make sure she washes her hair everyday...
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- Anything with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide in it will help with breakouts. Try using a face wash with either of those ingredients instead of soap. She may be h...
- I agree with the Mom who said that dairy products may be the culprit. We've switched to organic milk and beef, because the growth hormone they use in dairy cows is re...
- I have had success with Velocity from Mary Kay for preteen girls who have acne. You want to check to see if anything new has been introduced to her lately that could c...
Suggestions for Helping 5 Year Old with Hygiene Issues
Asked by J.A. from Boston
on April 20, 2008
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I am looking for suggestions to help me teach my 5 year old daughter good hygiene skills. She seems to have trouble with wiping herself although she is at the age whe...
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- I agree that wipes might help in the beginning. The extra moisture can be soothing and helps little kids who aren't as dexterous clean away the debris without wiping,...
- Hi, Have your tried any of the flushable wet wipes for your daughter to use after she has a bowel movement? I too, am parenting a five year old female. WE do not...
- I would suggest using the sticker reward system. Put up a board with Brushed teeth, combed hair, washed hair, etc. Every time she completes one of these tasks you can ...
How Do I Get My 9 Year Old to Take Care of Her Hair?
Asked by J.G. from Washington DC
on March 29, 2010
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I have just dealt with crying hysterics from my 9 (almost 10) year old because she has 2 giant knots in her hair. Her hair is thick and wavy, below her shoulders. Sh...
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- Brushing more often will make it hurt less when it is brushed. I think that someone else suggested pantene - if you put it just on the back part of her hair then you ...
- My daughter had thick curly hair and mornings were a nightmare. So I had it cut short. She started to grow it long when she was 16 and then wanted to look clean and ti...
- either make her do it or cut it short
Little Girls and Hygiene
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on June 13, 2011
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I can't tell you how many times I've lectured my two daughters, ages 7 and 4, on keeping our girly parts clean, especially making sure they wipe enough after they pee ...
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- For the 4 yo at least, i would say it is normal. They are too busy playing and doing other things to remember to wipe! Lol Just keep reminding her and she'll get it im...
- Have you reminded your older girl what happens if she doesn't wipe? Sounds cruel, but maybe she needs a physical reminder of how bad it hurts. Your younger one is no...
- I had to put a sign on our bathroom door at the old house that said "Julia! Wash your hands!" Aubrey wipes ok, but backwards. Nat doesn't flush or wipe, so I've been r...
Teenage Boys Bad Hygiene
Asked by K.P. from Omaha
on December 6, 2006
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I feel guilty for feeling this way, but my 14yr old son smells, bad. My husband and I have tried to discuss the matter with him. He does not want to discuss it and swe...
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- This cracks me up. Does it bring back memories or what! LOL!! I started dating my hubby of 8 years when he was 17. My goodness was he a pain in the butt. He REFUSED to...
- These moms have some great advice. I was also thinking that maybe taking him out and letting him pick out his own soap and deoderant, maybe some cologne. Sometimes w...
- I just wanted to post cause all the previous posters cracked me up with their stories. Bad hygene isn't funny but the stories can be. I have a 17 year old stepson wh...
