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Seeking Advice for Out of Control 16 Year Old
Asked by M.A. from Dallas
on May 21, 2009
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I am seeking advice for a 16 year old who is out of control. A little bit about our sitation - I am 31 single female (no kids)with a 16 year old sister. Our mother die...
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- Wow this is so tough as my friend has a girl like this...she has sent her away to an all girls school for dicipline probs. Her mom doesn't have it in her to get contr...
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- I highly recommend www.sosinc.org. I know one of the gals who runs this organization and she's wonderful...and totally dedicated to helping kids and their families. ...
Unmotivated 16 Year Old
Asked by J.Y. from Pittsburgh
on January 10, 2009
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My 16 year old daughter is very smart, but is very unmotivated to complete her school work, therefor seems to be running a C average in almost everything. I speak to h...
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- J.: I suffered from depression since age 14...at that age I had counseling, but no meds (at that time my parents believed I just "needed Jesus"...that's why I commend...
- Aside from something 'mental' going on, it's possible that she may need one-on-one help because she may not be 'getting it'. You could look into a tutoring school... I...
- Sometimes people are conditioned to be what they hear people calling them. So if she hears that she is lazy, unmotivated, depressed. Then she feels that is who she i...
Taking 16 Year Old to the Gynecologist?
Asked by M.M. from Springfield
on October 24, 2011
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I Just made her a Gynecologist appointment for friday after school (only time they could find a spot), and i just told her today, and I could tell she was nervous alre...
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- i think i would have picked a day other than homecoming. Cheerleaders usually have lots of responsibility with the game -- pep rallies, decorating goal posts. You ma...
- I like the response just posted. You covered most of it. Just be sure to ask about the Gardasil vaccination--- sexually active or not!
- I applaud you for being pro-active...I was SO sure my daughters were not sexually active...until my 15 year old came to me to tearfully tell me she was pregnant. Belie...
16 Year Old Wants Tanning Membership
Asked by M.K. from Dallas
on November 25, 2012
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Back about 23 years ago at age 16 I went tanning. At 17-20 I worked at one and had a nice tan.
But since then I've never been in sun much or have been into being dark...
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- I will never be ok with my children tanning. I don't tan and I want to keep my kids from developing skin cancer. I think it is important for kids to be in love with wh...
- I just had two close people in my life die of Melanoma. Its a fast cancer and its very very painful. One of our friends was just buried last Wednesday. A little mole t...
- Stigma? By stigma, do you mean documented, proven, and elevated risk? That's what tanning beds are. A scientifically proven elevated risk of getting skin cancer. We're...
Pediatrician or Family Doctor?
Asked by A.D. from Elmira
on April 30, 2008
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I am a first time mom due in July and my husband and I are trying to figure out whether to use a family doctor or pediatrician. Any advice? What are the pros and con...
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- I feel pretty well versed on this topic... I have just had my third baby (born in November) and we happen to move quite often (my husband in the military). We are sch...
- I don't know where you live but we use Seashore Pediatrics Wall NJ (rt138) - We have been using them for years and I would never change who I am using - I hope this helps
- HI CONGRADULATIONS!! A pediatrician doctor I fell will suit the baby needs at this time. Ask family or friend if they know any that they could recommend . good luck
My Pedi Says Teething Is 'Myth'. Thoughts?
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on May 23, 2011
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Hi ladies,
I see teething questions quite often on here and every time, I remember to myself what my pedi told me when I had my first child. He told me that 'teethin...
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- my ped told me some doctors think like this but scientifically there will be more saliva in the mouth at this point which could cause kids with a sensitive stomach to ...
- I'm sorry but the first thought that came to my mind, is typical male who was probably never around when his kids went through it! I would have to say that I comple...
- I think it is different for every baby. My son had teeth come in early and fast (He was 4 months old and 4 came at once. Then 2 more immediately after) and I don't kno...
16 Year Old Daughter Pregnant
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on July 24, 2010
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My 16 year old daughter is pregnant and lives with me. I make a decent income and know I would not qualify. Can she qualify for medicaid or will my income disqualify...
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- Natalie O. is correct. She can at least qualify for the baby, if not for herself. If she does qualify, Medicaid will pay for all her prenatal care and post partum care...
- There's only one way to find out. If she's old enough to get pregnant and she's decided to have the baby then she's old enough to determine how to pay for it. Tell h...
- I haven't read through all of your responses yet, some sound quiet harsh, I'm sorry people can be so rude! anyhow (before I go off on a tangent about their rude behav...
When to Switch from a Pediatrician to a Family Doctor?
Asked by L.H. from New York
on January 15, 2010
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I was wondering when is it a good time to take my son to our family doctor? Right now he goes to a pediatrician. I know I don't want to be taking a teenager to see a ...
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- I saw my pediatrician until my Sophomore year of college! So did many of my friends (and we didn't all have the same doctor). My husband and I now take our 3 kids t...
- I left my kids with the ped until they turned 18 (at which point the office was no longer able to treat them due to the dr's insurance). The advantage of being able to...
- Personally, I went to my pediatrician until I graduated from college and was no longer on my parents' insurance. I had no problems and nobody seemed to care. Most of m...
Teens and the Doctor?
Asked by S.W. from Springfield
on January 21, 2012
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I have 5 kids, and the doctor trips can be pretty crazy, and i was just wondering what you do for the doctor?? I go in with my 5 year old son. But my other son is 12 a...
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- i know what you mean. When I have taken my boys to the dr, for sports physicals and such (they are teens), I go in the dr with them, and when it's time for YOU KNOW W...
- Ask him. I forget what age she was, but there came a time when SD banned DH from the room (and her mom didn't go in, either) and she's since gone in by herself a lot o...
- I always went in with my kids....I always had questions & just stepped out if needed. It worked for all of us. Now the dentist is different: I worked in the fie...
Taking 15 Year Old to the Gynecologist?
Asked by D.D. from Springfield
on March 14, 2012
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Okay, so I've been hearing that we should be taking girls in earlier for a gynecologist appointment now a days, is this true? I have twin 15 year old girls, one has a...
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- My mother never took me or my sister we went on our own - it never came up?!? Yes, take her. I hear of so many girls going on the pill today for "acne" - don't have ...
- My doc told me the girls don't need to see a ob/gyn until they are 18 or sexually active - and really don't need to unless there is an issue with their cycle. Of cour...
- I did wait until marriage and I didn't go to the gyn until 5 months before I got married so I could get on the pill. I was nearly 21. I don't see anything wrong in w...
