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16 Year Old Not Getting Her Period Yet ??
Asked by C.T. from Boston
on July 21, 2009
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Hi, My daughter just turned 16 last week and still no period, should I be worried? I just made her yearly physical for next month, she is very healthy, she has bee...
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- C., My daughter didn't get hers until she was around 16 1/2. I got mine when I was 16. I also had her see a endocrinologist to make sure her thyroid was normal and ...
- She is probably fine and developing normally, and what you say about her dramatic weight loss could be affecting the no-period situation. But just to be sure, I'd take...
- I would say go see that endocrinologist.
Help with Time Management.
Asked by D.M. from Houston
on June 11, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I want to say thank you in advance for all of your responses and advice. You guys are always great.
Anyway, on to the problem. I am feeling very ov...
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- I don't mean to get into your buisness, but I have known people in the oilfield industry that go out for work then come back in (and maybe there are big differences i...
- Good Morning: I just read your story and can certainly understand where you're coming from. I remember when my kids where that young age and how it was so overwhel...
- Dear D., The most important job you have right now is your children. Screw it up & you'll be paying for it the rest of your life!! So many people these days want ...
Need Advice on My Sons Learning Problems
Asked by A.M. from Columbia
on February 4, 2009
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I have a 4 year old son that will be 5 in November. He only says his ABC's when I or my husband say the with him. He can count to 5 by himself. And when he speaks he o...
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- Have Parents as Teachers evaluate him. But keep on them, they aren't specialists, mine told me at the very beginning, I am my child's main advocate. You are his main ...
- your son might not have learning problems at all. every kid develops at their own rate and comparing him to other kids is only going to make you feel more anxious. ...
- Ok...so just to let you know, my daughter didn't really seem to have any intrest in her ABC's, letter recognition, or counting. She couldn't count to 5 until she was 4...
How Much Do You Expect of Your 3 1/2 Y,o in Re; to School?
Asked by C.M. from Richland
on April 15, 2009
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My son is 3 1/2 and is going to pre-school. I think he is doing really well. Knows the usual ABC's, shapes colors, etc. And is begining to start to write his name. How...
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- He is right where he should be. Wenda C. put it very well and teaches young children, so great advice from someone who knows. Things you can do at the grocery or ou...
- C., I think your son is right on track. My son was in the same boat at that age and also went to preschool. I think as long as you keep the learning fun you'll be fin...
- I think every child is different and at this age the goal should be to encourage a love for learning. Thus, rather than pushing, I would recommend praising him for wh...
HELP My 3 Year Old Knows Her Abc but Won't Tell You Her Letters
Asked by D.J. from Denver
on May 1, 2010
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My 3 year old has been singing the ABC song for a over a year now, so naturally thinking about pre-k this coming fall my husband and I are trying to get her to recogni...
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- My advice would be to take it easy. Get the Core Knowledge preschool book and workbooks. They are so colorful and fun and they help you move very gradually with your...
- She is not ready. Singing a song and repeating what you say are different skills that she is ready for. Let her play, talk to her, read to her, take her to the zoo a...
- I know I am way late in answering this. But don't forget she is only 3. My 4 year old was the same way. She always loves to sing and I teach her piano, but things ...
Looking for Advice About Breastfeeding an Almost 4 Year Old
Asked by G.A. from Boston
on February 17, 2008
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Hello, my son is going to be 4 years old in March and he is still an avid nurser. He nurses at least 3 times a night, in the morning, before bed and through out the d...
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- Gabrielle I am fond believer of nursing and all the benefits that go with it. One which is weaning. Breast feeding becomes a comfort, soothing method for child. ...
- It's so cool to see another extended nurser here! My daughter (now 14) self-weaned a week before turning 5, my son (now almost 6) self-weaned just after turning 5. My ...
- It's so nice to find another extended breastfeeding mom and tot pair! I just posted regarding this topic--unfortunately, I don't have advice for our situation, as I to...
Spelling Test in Kindergarten?
Asked by S.!. from Los Angeles
on September 9, 2011
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Do any other children out there have spelling tests in Kindergarten? My son got bumped up in his literacy class (so proud of him!!) and we were told on Tuesday that h...
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- Get a plate/pan of sugar. Have him trace the words in the sugar with his finger. Put the sugar in a ziplock bag to use for next time.
- yes. we had them, tho not right away. only other suggestion is to right each word on a seperate paper and post them in the kitchen and bathrooms.
- Shaving cream in the bathtub. Also, have him look at the flashcard while he says the letters aloud. Maybe you could "pickle" the words with him. He says one letter,...
Kindergarten Ready?
Asked by C.A. from Detroit
on June 22, 2011
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My husband and I disagree on whether our son is ready for kindergarten or not. To be fair, I will not give my opinion in regards to which side I am on; however I will ...
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- I agree with others; send him to kindergarten and see how he does. In kindergarten there is a large spectrum of where kids are in maturity, but for most of them they ...
- I think he would probably be fine if you started him now, but maybe he would have a few extra struggles and considering all the budget/staff issues our schools in MI a...
- Sounds like the big issue of sending him or not is because he has to be told repeatedly to do something.... well, my twin boys just finished kindergarten and I volunte...
Twin Troubles
Asked by N.C. from Denver
on May 1, 2007
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My story is different then most, I was amazing as a first time mom but the second go around hasn't been so easy! I was an amazing mother with my 7 year old (Calysta)....
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- My sister in law has 3 year old triplets and they are very difficult to manage or even babysit for. My s/i/l often blames herself for not being enough for each of the...
- Sounds like you're still an amazing mom! You're being too hard on yourself. Did your first child go to day-care? I know they have more discipline and schedules than at...
- To me, having kids that know their ABCs early or potty trained quickly does not necessarily equal "awesome mom". My twins are 4 now and I've realized the best route t...
Help! 3 1/2 Year Old Lacks Common Sense
Asked by V.G. from Grand Rapids
on October 26, 2008
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Okay, so the title may not be an exact fit, so here goes. My youngest daughter is 3 1/2. She has a great memory, can remember an entire song after only hearing it tw...
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- I think you are right in the title, but we tend to forget that what we, as adults, know to be important...our kids don't know. Sure, it makes perfect sense to change ...
- I think you're expectations are really high for a 3 1/2 year old. Remember all kids are different and mature at different rates. She'll get all the things you mentio...
- At this age, a lot of new foods are being introduced into your daughter's diet. She could be showing signs of a food intollerance or allergy. My middle son would becom...
