Mood Swings: Tween
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Bed Time for 10 Year Old
Asked by A.M. from Washington DC
on May 5, 2008
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I am the mother of 3 healthy, active children. Recently, my husband and I have been in disagreement about what time my oldest (10 years old) should be allowed to stay...
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- I put my 4th grader to bed around 8/8:30. We start with brushing teeth, reading to him, etc at 8, and it's between 8:30/8;45 by the time I turn out the light. He doesn...
- My son just turned 11 in March. Because you are the one that gets them down and up then you know what is best. I would probably try letting him stay up another 15 mi...
- Children definitely need sleep for their overall health and brain power, but keep in mind every child is has a different body clock. Some are set a little later than o...
10 Year Old Boy- Moody and Very Irritable. Any Ideas Why?
Asked by C.D. from Louisville
on July 18, 2011
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Ok Moms I need some advice about my son. He is 10 1/2 and has been really moody lately. He is sleeping alot too. He is not sick, no fever, no sore throat. He gets...
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- I've heard from many moms that when boys go through puberty, they need alot of sleep. It helps with the irritability even though it appears like they may be lazy, the...
- Maybe try giving him ibuprofen for a day and see if easing of the nagging pain of the molars and perhaps growing pains eases his moods as well. Otherwise just let him...
- My son just turned 13, so I have a little practical experience with this. From what I can tell (seeing it personally and from talking with other moms of boys), this i...
Seeking Kind Words and Support While Parenting a 12 Year Old
Asked by D.R. from Austin
on June 28, 2008
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I have written before about my 12 year old son. He will start middle school next year. He has always been kind, loving, and helpful.
He does well in school, has a fe...
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- D....I have a 10 yo who is ODD...she started doing this at 4 yo... so I TOTALLY understand. I wish I could say I was premenopausal...but, sadly no...I am just superse...
- Yes, you will survive it and so will your son. But I just read an amazing book and the techniques have worked with both my 4 yr old and my 13 yr old neice (whom we li...
- Communication is always the number 1 thing to try. I wouldn't recommend at that particular moment to get in an in-depth conversation, but I would say we will address ...
Need Advice About My 13 Year Old Meanie and Moody......
Asked by B.W. from St. Louis
on June 21, 2010
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Okay…..I’ve just about had enough here and I need some advice pertaining to my 13 year old daughter and her attitude and moods. I have been dealing with the “usu...
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- She would have a major attitude adjustment. I would shut her phone off right now. You sound like the kind of mom all kids would love. If she does not respect or apprec...
- Unfortunately, it's fairly normal. Just get photos and such from your 16 year old, and let your 13 year old have her vacation her way. If your daughter's friends...
- I have a 13 and 14 year old (both girls). I like to snap back with my own witty comments. To your daughter about the pictures.... i would have told her that i remode...
My 13 Year Old Son (HELP)
Asked by T.S. from Las Vegas
on March 14, 2008
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I have a 13 year old son and a 26 month old son. At this time I feel like I am in two different worlds with the age difference. My 13 year old is so moody and most cer...
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- Hi T., I'm like you in that I have a 13 year old daughter and a 3 and 15 month old - so there's a big gap. Don't be discouraged about the questions you ask. They ...
- What I have learned bout that age group is that, like your toddler, they are trying to become more independant. They want to be able to pick friends, hang out, dress ...
- Hello T., First let me say I am a mother of 4 kids 15- girl, 14 boy, 7 girl, and 4 boy. I was going thru the same thing with my oldest daughter. 1 1/2 years ago it got...
Moody 8 Year Old
Asked by K.B. from Tampa
on April 24, 2008
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Good morning everyone, i am hoping that i can get some feedback from some other moms that are going through or have been through the same issues. My oldest son is 8 an...
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- I think that you should definitely put him in counseling. I say this bc I was a depressed child and was suicidal buy the age of 11. I wished every day that my mother ...
- I am a mother of 4 and have watched many of children. 8 or 9 is the age for boys. I don't have any great answer except maybe try to get him involved in sports or somet...
- K., Bedwetting is often related to food allergies. His self image and learning disabilities can also be related to diet, digestion, etc. I am listed as a Natural ...
I Need Help with My 13 Year Old Daughter!!!
Asked by C.M. from New York
on June 19, 2008
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My 13 year old has been showing me LOTS of attitude! I know its the age, but I find this to be very upsetting. I've taken away her cell, tv and computer...but nothin...
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- I have a 13 year old step daughter and it's natural to think your parents are crazee. The hormones in side effect the mental , but we do have to let them know we are s...
- Oh C., I don't envy the stage you're in now - I worry about it wiht my 5 year old! What about total reverse psychology and inviting her to a spa day with you? Fa...
- As a mom of a 12-year-old, I often repeat this catch phrase to myself in my head: It´s hard to repay the tolerance that we borrow. You are repaying right now, as yo...
A Very Sassy 11 Year Old
Asked by K.W. from Stockton
on February 13, 2008
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I love my daughter to pieces. I am a single mom and have been for 7 years. We are very close but when she doesn't get her way, she gets an attitude with me. She is ver...
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- This is what worked for me. First her disrespect is just that -HER disrespect. It really is her choice to use disrespect as a tool to get to you. Take away the hot but...
- I have a 17 year old that was and still is the same way. If you don't nip it now, it only gets worse. There is a book called Positive Parenting with a Plan. I would...
- I'm a pediatric nurse in a hospital, and a mother of an 11 year old myself. My best advice - consistency, and a willingness not to be her best friend. The precedence...
Nanny (Me) and the 11 Year Old Girl
Asked by L.U. from Seattle
on June 23, 2010
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Hi mamas.
I am a mother of two boys (soon to be 8 and 5). I am also a full time nanny of a little girl (soon to be 4). I have been with this family for almost 3 yea...
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- Wow, you just described my 11 year old daughter. And yes, she is the biggest sweetheart. My advice - patience. Set the example, get to know her with some one on one ti...
- At age 11 is she more than ready to be a "mothers helper"... in fact in about a year, she will probably be doing some babysitting. I would harness that "take charge" a...
- Hormones. She is a Tween. Google "Tween development" online and lots of articles will come up. I have a friend, that was a Director of a school... and she said th...
13 Year Old Development
Asked by M.S. from Boston
on July 23, 2009
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My 13 year old daughter is healthy at a normal 5' 1", and a weight of 99 pounds. She is active and looks great, but she is troubled by the fact that most of her friend...
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- It can depend on how athletic she is, how low her bodyfat is and whether she eats a lot of fast food or foods that have estrogen injected in the meat. Organic does not...
- Is she very active in sports?-that can delay it. My whole family were early developers and I didn't get mine until 16. If you're concerned and your Dr. is concerned th...
- I wouldn't worry about it until much later. If she is healthy that is what counts. Tell her that once she gets it she will stop growing and she'll have to deal with cr...
