Support Groups: Teen
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Out of Controll Pre-Teen
Asked by T.C. from Minneapolis
on March 9, 2010
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My daughtrer is going to be 13 tomorrow. I am at my wits end with her. I can't controll her anymore. She is getting to be way too much to handle. She is in the 7th gra...
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- You have received a great deal of excellent advice here. I would add a couple of things. One, does she have a good relationship with an older woman (big sister, aunt...
- My daughter is 10 and I feel like I am in the same boat. Friends have offered to take her out for an evening, or something to get her out of the house so I can get so...
- You are not alone. This is very typical for this age. Make it less about control and more about natural consequences. The "Love and Logic" books are not only for yo...
Teen Dating....Aargggh. Looking for Input.
Asked by D.M. from Dallas
on October 10, 2012
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My daughter is 13. She is also a freshman in high school. (She'll be 14 in Jan.). She is a great student, great kid, and while we don't always see eye to eye (hey, ...
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- Girls mature faster than boys. Although she is younger than her classmates she is in high school and should be allowed to be a high school girl. I totally understand...
- I would only let her double date with your son and his date or you drive her and meet the boy there, or you can pick him up too. She can take it or leave it. Even t...
- She is too young. End of story.
Seeking Moms Whos Children Have Mental Disorders
Asked by D.T. from Washington DC
on January 11, 2007
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I am searching for moms that have children that have mental disorders~~>>> bipolar--add--adhd--odd ect......I have a 12 yr old dsughter with severe mood disorder and j...
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- D., I see you've gotten many different and differing pieces of advice. I too have a 14 year old son with ADHD, Tourette's, ODD and probably a few other disorders. I ca...
- I have a 15(soon to be 16)year old daughter, who's been diagnose as MMR. I've only considered having her placed, only one time. I'm glad that I didn't! But I get her...
- D., I understand what your going through. I have 2 teenage sons that both have disorders. My oldest has ADHD, PTSD, depression & generalized anxiety. My youngest ha...
Seeking Schools with Good Special Ed. Dept in San Antonio
Asked by C.B. from San Angelo
on March 4, 2008
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Hello, I'm getting ready to move to San Antonio and would like some feedback on what school district would I get better Special Ed. Services from. I have 2 boys with ...
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- Dear C. B, My mother has been involved in the special education department of SA's Northside Independent School District for over 30 years. I know that it is one o...
- Hi, C., My name is B. Richey, I was born and raised in SA, never haved left except to travel! All of my children went to Northside ISD, it is a wonderful school dis...
- We lived in San Antonio about nine years ago and then moved (we are also a military family) so when we ended up coming back to Texas, we looked at cities outside of Sa...
Beginning to Homeschool
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on February 15, 2008
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hi, are there any homeschoolers out there? i have made the decision to homeschool my 2 youngest, and am just wondering how to get started. please don't tell me all t...
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- HI J., IL and Texas are the best states you can be in if you want to home school your children. I have 6 children and home schooled 3 of the children for years. T...
- I think that if you do a google search or yahoo search for your area, you can find guidelines that you will need when teaching your children at home. Also I think tha...
- I would recommend Homeschool Legal Defense Association. Join that, and they have all the information you need to help you get started. They have a terrific website. ...
Seeking a Church
Asked by S.R. from San Francisco
on March 29, 2008
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I would like to find a church that has a good support system for parents and wonderful groups for kids where they can learn about God. I have not been attending churc...
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- Hello Shari, Check out Cathedral of Faith. Very diverse. Have a huge ministry. The promote spiritual but they also promote health. They have a huge fitness cent...
- Dear Shari, I'd be delighted to welcome you and family to attend our church. I'm the superintendent of a sweet, lively Sunday School where children are taught that ...
- Hi Shari, I live in the West San Jose area close to Lawrence and Saratoga. There is a large church called Westgate Church. Here's the link:http://www.westgatechurc...
5 Year Old Daughter Just Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
Asked by H.H. from Scranton
on June 23, 2012
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Our 5 year old daughter has just been diagnosed with type 1, insulin dependant diabetes. She was in a children's hospital all week. She was sick thursday into friday o...
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- Do your research. It helps. It's been a while since I've been in the loop regarding diabetes. There are treatments that don't include injections. I also know they make...
- Wow, I'm sorry you are going through this. I know its hard but it will get better and she will thrive. I will be honest and tell you its a life style adjustment but sh...
- Very scary, but you can do this and so can she. Diabetes is very popular in America. It's something you can't see, but you will soon realize that you and your daught...
Teen Newly Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder
Asked by M.R. from Bangor
on August 12, 2006
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Actually this is my stepson and I am looking to support my husband with any information anyone has or experience with this. It is very early in the discovery and I kno...
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- I totally understand what you mean. I have a son who is ADHD and ODD and I thought that was rough until he was diagnosed with Bipolar last year. I was devasted and tha...
- Hello, I have a 10 yr old son who has Pediatric Bipolar disorder and I can understand your frustrations regarding the lack of information on this disorder. It is unlik...
- M., I hope things are going okay with you and your family. This is a very difficult illness to understand, especially when it's first diagnosed. The best advice I...
Need Help Talking to a Teen Girl About Sex
Asked by O.K. from Las Vegas
on June 22, 2008
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I am looking for a different way to talk to my daughter about sex so that she is not turned off and really hears what i am saying.
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- Quite honestly, you're starting a bit late to put your spin on sex. I have teenagers, and by 14 your child has most likely already asked her friends, internet etc. De...
- Hello O.! If this info is for the 14 year old, I'm sure she already knows "all" about sex, from her friends or books, or movies, or even school, so fill in the blanks....
- P.S. (from a Mommy that didn't have a mom to talk to when I was growing up/ and made a ton of bad choices) for me the pressure started at 13 yrs old, and that was 'old...
Tween - Attending Church Without Parents
Asked by C.. from Columbia
on April 12, 2013
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I'm going to try to keep this question vauge on purpose, because I want a variety of thoughts, in general, on the topic.
Would you allow your 12 year old (will be 1...
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- I would NOT allow my son to attend a religious service that taught intolerance, hate, inequality between the sexes or was anti-science. Since I am an atheist - any rel...
- Boy that's tough. I would say if my daughter was curious and wanting to attend a different church, I would be having lots of talks about why. I would be willing to go ...
- By themselves, no. With a friend, occasionally. I am an atheist but allow my children to accompany my mother to the church I went to as a child. The church is prog...
