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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...
10 Year Old and Clean Hair
Asked by A.M. from Charlotte
on September 21, 2011
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I need some tips on helping my 10 year old wash her hair. It always looks greasy at the crown. It is about shoulder length. This has been going on for a few years n...
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- She is probably skim brushing bc it hurts when she hits tangles - so like any smart person she avoids the issue to avoid the pain :) My 4YODD does the same. Our mira...
- I have this same exact problem with my daughter!!!! We use tea tree oil shampoo, and it works for a couple days pretty well. She wears a lot of hats, too. Good luck! ...
- at 10 years old she should be using a regular shampoo not a kids shampoo, just get her one without a conditioner... im the same way and cant use conditioner... as for ...
Acne and Preteen
Asked by S.F. from San Francisco
on April 23, 2008
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My 12 year old daughter has hit the age of acne. She has started to break out and I want to jump on it before it causes problems with her skin. She is good about he...
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- I developed hormonal acne after my children were born. I tried so many things. I even used a very strong prescription from my doctor. Nothing worked very well. I f...
- Try Paula's Choice online. They have good information and I like the products(when were good about using them.
- Mary Kay has a GREAT skincare line that's just right for teens called Velocity. There's a facial cleanser and moisturizer that should be used both in the morning and a...
Party Favors for 13 Year Old Girls
Asked by J.P. from San Francisco
on November 10, 2009
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Hi Creative Moms,
I'm trying to come up with a cool party favor idea for my daughter's 13th birthday party. Not terribly expensive, and not too girlie (says the birt...
Need Advice for Teenage Son with Acne
Asked by J.S. from Seattle
on October 26, 2007
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Hi everyone. My 13 year old son has a bad case of acne. We've tried Stridex Max (it supposedly has the same ingredients as ProActive) and several other over the coun...
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- Have you thought about putting your son in a clinical trial for his acne? There are studies conducted by Board certified dermatologists. The patients are monitored cl...
- YOu got all the good information! I had it so bad I was with a dermatologist for years as a teenager, and this was in the 70's. I'm 44 and still have issues, I used Pr...
- J., I am responding to this as myself as a teenager and adult suffered from horrible acne. PLEASE LOOK AT WHAT WE PUT IN OUR BODIES!. Does he drink enough water. W...
Just Lost My job.....pregnant W/two Kids - NEED BUDGET CUTTING IDEAS!
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on April 25, 2010
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I just lost my job, so our household income is now about half what it was. I am 5 months pregnant, so finding another job right now might prove challenging to say the...
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- You are like millions of other people in this economy. It is hard. There is no nice way of saying it. We all live the lifestyle our income allows. Very few of us h...
- Hi S., How many children do you have right now? (Feeding a family of how many and what ages, any pets, etc.) I use a lot of homemade cleaners, but also make my ow...
- Sounds like you're already doing the easy stuff. But you could call up your loan companies and apply for a forbearance. I was unemployed for many months after my fir...
Washing Hands at 9 M?
Asked by T.B. from San Francisco
on February 7, 2008
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I am concerned that I am not cleaning my 9m hands enough as he is getting a lot of colds these days. I know that is normal but we participate in many group activities...
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- Have you tried 'wet ones antibacterial wipes', I used them when the girls were little, I used them on other things though, unless they touched something really scary a...
- Purel is used in hospitals, nursing homes, and child care centers. It works, and has been researched thoroughly. Why on earth wouldn't you want to use it? To avo...
- Hi there, as a baby nurse and mom I can assure you that handwashing is the single best method for keeping those nasty bugs from giving your son bad colds. While I do ...
Teen Hair
Asked by C.J. from Chicago
on December 8, 2010
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My 11 year old daughter has very oily hair. Even using a clarifying shampoo, the minute her hair dries, it is oily. Help!
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- Brings back memories. I washed mine every day at that age. I had to! Do you have a hairdresser? Your best bet is to check with a professional you trust who can rec...
- Take her to the salon and tell them what is happening. It is possible that she isn't getting ALL of the soap or conditioner out of her hair. Never let her put condit...
- I had extremely oily hair when I was a kid too. Actually mine ended up to be quite manageable by washing my hair and scalp rinsing and rinsing to get all the shampoo o...
Need Help or Suggestions for Food Preperation for Hectice Schedule
Asked by A.G. from San Antonio
on August 31, 2009
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I have a 14 year old and a 10 year old plus my husband and I work full time jobs. He are in the football season which both of my boys are playing in and of course they...
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- I went to HEB the other day and bought fajita frozen chicken breasts that are already cooked. I just cook it in the microwave and we can have chicken fajita tacos, ch...
- CROCKPOT!! There are so many meals you can make in the crockpot and if you have the digital one, it will turn itselfs to keep warm and stop cooking it. Like right ...
- I understand. Here are few things we do: brown 3 lbs of ground beef with onions, pepper and some season salt. Freeze it in 3 to 4 containers. This can later be used fo...
4 Year Old Breastmilk Stain Removal?
Asked by R.A. from Dallas
on August 7, 2008
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This is a good one--hope someone can help!
I went digging through my daughter's old newborn clothes today (she is almost 4), and the entire bin appears ruined. :( S...
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- I had the same problem between my first and second. I sprayed with spray and wash and then put OxyClean directly on top and let it sit for a few days then soaked in a...
- This happened to me too!!! You can use OXI clean (there is one specifically designed for tough stains)and soak the items in your tub or a large bucket (the process cou...
- Another great stain fighter is called Totally Toddler. I have been using it for the past 12 years. It takes out blood, formula, breast milk, poop, grass, mostly anyt...
