Height & Weight: Tween
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My Daughter Afraid of Being Overweight
Asked by C.W. from New York
on December 1, 2010
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My daughter is 4'6 and a quarter weighs 74.2 pounds 10 december 11. is she overweight? she seems average. Her 4'3 best friend 9 years old weighs 58 pounds says she ove...
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- My son (7) has 18 pounds on his best friend, who is so thin, he's almost scary to look at (and I've bathed him!). What is her BMI from the pediatrician? They are usu...
- I think that comes out to about 50th percentile height and 75th weight. I would say that is well within the norms. Tell her teeny friend to butt out! You do not wan...
- Tell her little buddy if she doesn't have anything nice to say ... DON'T say anything at all! they're "babies" and shouldn't even be Thinking about that :-( Everyo...
Overweight Child
Asked by B.G. from Jackson
on March 4, 2007
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I have a 7 year old daughter who weighs 90 pounds. She is tall for her age, which is a little why she is oveweight, but she also is very round. She doesn't just sit ...
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- hello my son had that problem for a while when we was young he is 15 and very skinny now. I one day foughnt him clothes at jc penny they seem to carry plus sizes for b...
- Jc Penny's carry plus size clothes. You might want to get a catalog for a bigger selection.
- Hello... I know exactly what you are going through, because I too have an overweight 13 year old. We buy all of her jeans at Holidays and most of her shirts we get fr...
12 Year-old BOY - Weigt Loss Suggestions
Asked by K.T. from Chicago
on October 23, 2010
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My 12 year-old son has been very conscious about his weight lately. Although he IS on the chubby side, I don’t necessarily see him as OBESE although that's his doct...
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- Hi, I really feel for him. I struggled with being a little overweight at his age and it was no fun. Now I'm a pediatric physical therapist and I can see where my fam...
- I agree that this is going to have to be more of a lifestyle change for not only him but the entire household. Grocery shopping is a big one! There are lots of thing...
- i had a chubby fellow too, and it was a difficult line to walk. i wanted to help help himself, and not be the food police, and to make it as easy for him as i could. h...
Underweight 3-Year Old
Asked by A.P. from New York
on January 28, 2010
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My son, while on his growth curve, is in the 1 percentile for his age (3-1/4 years old weighing 26 pounds). His brother and sister are in the 10th percentile and my hu...
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- Talk to the pediatrician and becareful. Once you start feeding the high fat foods it is hard to cut them back or out and you don't want straight fat anyway. If need be...
- my son was recently tested to see why he hasn't gained. and has been having chronic diarrhea. He has went from 76% to 5% from 4 mths to now...19 mths old. turns o...
- Our son is six years old and we were advised to get our son to gain weight by both the pediatrician and his psychiatrist (he has ADHD). They both agreed that with youn...
Help!! 12 Yr Old Step Daughter Overweight and Gains 5-? Lbs When Goes to Mom's
Asked by T.T. from Houston
on February 28, 2008
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I don't know what to do.. I have a 12 yr old step daughter who is 5'2 and 146 lbs I have her on a diet..she diets and exercises when she is home, she lives with us.. I...
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- First of all, it sounds like you're a wonderful caregiver and I know you are doing your best for your step daughter. :) She is very lucky to have you! I would get h...
- Hi T., I have not read others responses so please pardon any redundant ideas. I am the mom of two very diffrent kids. My son 18 now is rail thin, nothing I can do ...
- It seems to me that the mother is using her daughter's weight sort of like a way to irritate you guys, in a way. For example, one day it was about 90 degrees here and...
Overweight Teenage Daughter
Asked by P.B. from Davenport
on August 27, 2009
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My daughter, 13, just had a physical. She is 5'4" and weighs 178 lbs. I was a little shocked to hear how much she weighs. Her family on her dad's side are all overweig...
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- I would not recommend that you say anything to her about dieting, she probably is way ahead of you there. Your stating the obvious will only serve to make her feel bad...
- I would focus on some of the lifestyle choices you don't agree with, and leave the weight issue out of it, especially since you said you were surprised at her weight, ...
- Did you talk to her doctor about diet/exercise. I understand your concern, but you need to be careful. Teenage girls are so sensitive (and adult women)about their weig...
How Do I Help My 10 Year Old Daughter Keep Her Good Self Esteem?
Asked by M.M. from San Antonio
on May 23, 2008
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I have a beautiful 10 year old daughter who will be in the 5th grade next year. My husband and I both struggle with weight issues and unfortunately our sweet girl has...
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- I was a cubby 5th grader once too . So I know swhe just wants to be like the other girls . But if I was her mom , I would suggest she get a tank-keny , which they are ...
- If you "know she would be teased or laughed at" then she is correct - you do think she is fat. She really can wear the same things as her tiny little friends - just no...
- Depending on how you want to go with this - here are two options: 1: Buy her a tank-ini. They are cute, and cover more, but still a 2 piece 2: Play the whole, "It ...
Good Book for 12 Year Old Girl with Body Image Issues?
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on April 19, 2009
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My 12 year old niece just had a birthday and will be having her party in a few weeks after they move. I want to get her a good book about her body changing or about po...
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- I bought this book for my 10 year old. I wanted to give her something to answer questions before she started having them and asking her friends. I was raised by my dad...
- Some ladies at work have been talking about the American Girl Series of books that address these issues very appropriately. Sounds like one of the books in the series ...
- There is an organization here in Dallas, in Medical City I believe that is called "Girls in Motion" and they have awsome resources that promote healthy life styles for...
My 6 Year Old Is Underweight!!
Asked by E.M. from Syracuse
on November 17, 2006
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my 6 year old only weighs 31 lbs ,,,,,,,,shes very petite has been since birth she was born 2 mos early at 3lbs 10 ounces ,,,,, I ahd ahrd time as baby gettin he...
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- Hi, I just joined but your post stood out to me. I have 6 year old twins and one of them is not too much bigger than your dd. He is 36 pounds. I had his thyroid tes...
- It really sounds like she is healthy. If she is eating well and the ped is comfortable with her weight, then I wouldn't be too worried. My niece is 5 and about 31 po...
- I personally disagree with holding anyone up to a chart. Everyone is different. she is underweight but that's unique to her. so long as she is thriving and getting the...
10 Year Old Daughter
Asked by R.S. from San Francisco
on October 13, 2010
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My ten year old daughter just cant seem to loose the weight around her tummy,she is not a great eater of veg ,but doesent eat to much rubbish,i dont let her sit around...
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- A lot of girls get a bit heavy right before they start puberty, at least that's what our pediatrician told me when I had the same concerns about my just turned 9yr old...
- If she's not eating veggies, make sure she eats a lot of fruits. Take walks with her a couple of days a week. Reassure her that she is not fat & like the others said ...
- Hi R.- I also have a 10 year old daughter. Last year she had a wonderful science teacher who explained that its very normal for kids to have a round tummy. She sa...
