Summer School: 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...
14 Year Old That Has a Lot of Headaches
Asked by D.J. from Tulsa
on April 7, 2008
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I have a 14 year old son that has headaches quite often. He wears glasses, so that is not the problem. He comes home from school daily with a headache. I have taken...
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- I'm a firm believer in dehydration being a cause of headaches. How much water is he drinking each day? Whenever I feel a headache coming on I have a large glass of ...
- I had headaches at this age. Every afternoon they would come on and I would be in bed all afternoon. I saw a a doctor and they ran many of test. Nothing would show up....
- You might try taking him to a Chiropractor. If his axis isn't aligned, it can cause headaches. Go to one who uses an activator instead of bending & popping the body. I...
13 Year Old and Boyfriend??
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on October 28, 2009
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Hello-
Would you let your 13 year old DD have a boyfriend? I remember liking boys and having boyfriends at that age. But it would be like two weeks and then break ...
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- Hello, No I would not let her have a boyfriend, she is too young she doesn't need a boyfriend. Now days kids do things because they are bored, so if they get bored t...
- i dont agree with most of the other mommas.........no way should a 13 yr old have a boyfriend or a girlfriend...why? they cant drive, they dont have money, & mostly t...
- To answer simply....nope. My husband and I have already discussed this with each other and are starting to discuss it with our 11 year old daughter....she will not be ...
Dealing with 12 Year Old Son's Behavior Problems
Asked by L.C. from St. Louis
on March 12, 2008
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Hello, I'm looking for suggestions for disciplining my 12 year old son with ADHD. He's usually a good kid but he's been having problems latly at home and at school. Th...
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- He's 12! It happens to all 12 year olds, male and female alike. It's part of growing up! All you can do is be patient and continue to show him right from wrong. You ca...
- Have the doctor's check his med levels. It's not uncommon for kids--esp. boys--body chemistry to change as they hit puberty. It can effect the benefits of the medici...
- My first advice is to think about what is REALLY important to your son...what he likes, enjoys, and wants to do in his down time. Think about using these as rewards/r...
12 Year Old
Asked by M.V. from Dallas
on May 9, 2010
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Hello everyone.......I need some advice...I am a single mom ....of a 12 year old son who I have been having problems with. He is a wonderful, loving kid, but for the...
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- Middle school is such a tough time of life. Be firm yet understanding with him. A really good resource is a book called Surviving Middle School. It is written for k...
- I think you have been given some great advice. I would just add a few things, assuming he has no learning or reading problems, but just hates to read. My son also hate...
- Two great book I'd like to suggest is Love and Logic for teens and Bright Minds Poor Grades. Both books concentrate on having the child "own" their problems and encou...
What Are You Doing with Your 11 Year Old Son This Summer?
Asked by R.M. from Austin
on May 17, 2011
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I am stressed about summer. I have a 4, 5 and 11 year old....it is quite a challenge with the age differences. I would love to hear what people are doing for their 11 ...
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- Mine's 10 Swim team every day 3-5, then meets once a week. Music camp in June Boy Scout camp in July Fencing camp in August My 13 yo daughter Swim team Art ca...
- this will be the first year I'm home with the kids this summer (11 dtr and 8 son). I also have a step dtr (15 spec needs) but will only have her every other weekend. ...
- Give him projects to do. Would he like to build a fort? Let him find something that he has to do all the research on costs, materials, etc. and make a plan. Then le...
12 Year Old Boys>>> HELP
Asked by L.D. from Detroit
on July 9, 2011
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I have a 12 year old that will be 13. He is going into the 8th grade. He is a very good child until it comes to girls, facebook and cell phones. Help
What time does ...
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- I know most parents allow their kids to use cell phones and social networking. However I will not. There is just too much temptation. Too many creeps out there and ...
- Don't pay for the privilege anymore. Make him earn it by doing jobs and chores around the house. If he does x amount of work, then he gets x amount of time on a prepai...
- My son is 13, and also going into the 8th grade. He has no facebook, and he got a cell phone last Christmas. It hasn't been a problem at all, except that he never tu...
Would You Let Your 12 Year Old Go to England ?
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on January 27, 2011
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My father in law and new wife want to take my daughter and wife's 15 year old daughter to England for two weeks. In laws are world travelers and know where they are g...
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- Have them watch that movie Taken first! Eeks, I would let them go, talk with them together and set rules, make sure their cell phones work there and check in daily. Th...
- Let her go! What a terrible opportunity to miss. They'll be with parents/grandparents and each other. Plus, a 15year old and 12 year old should be able to go get a sna...
- My son wouldn't want to be that far from me for that amount of time. He's a responsible kid and he's smart and he'd probably be fine. But he's very attached to me ri...
What to Do with My Daughter During Summer.
Asked by S.N. from Houston
on April 11, 2011
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My daughter just turned 12 in March. She currently stays home after school for a hour and before school for half a hour before school by herself. I am at a loss of wha...
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- - day camp (city rec department is a great place to start) - volunteer work a few days per week - If you can swing it, sleep away camp - "play dates" with friends a...
- I'm glad that you are not considering leaving her home alone. Things are not the same as they were when we were younger (and it wasn't all good then either). Remembe...
- If you choose to leave her home alone all day are there neighbors who are home all day? If you know your neighbors and they don't mind popping in every now and then, ...
What to Do with Teen for Summer??
Asked by A.C. from Orlando
on February 20, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of what to do with a 14 year old for the Summer? She is a great kid but I cringe thinking she will be sleeping until Noon every...
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- Hi, I don't know how much of a help I can be to you, but I have a 17 year old and we went through the same thing. She was always too old. Is your daughter into art...
- At her age, some camps will accept her as a CIT (Counselor in Training)-- she will go for free and act as a helper. I started this at the age of 13, but every camp is ...
- Thank you for sharing. I live in Casselberry, Fl. My daughter lives in Winter Springs. Everyone, just about, calls me G. Kathy, or mama Kathy. I am 62 yrs. young. Ha W...
