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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...
Swimming Lessons
Asked by D.W. from Los Angeles
on August 1, 2007
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does anyone know of a good pleace for swimming lessons for my 4yr old daughter anywhere around Manhattan Beach?
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- Aki (sp) swim school. Its on Hawthorne and PCH.
- Hi D., Have you checked out the El Segundo Recs and Parks schedule? I've heard they have pretty good program. Good Luck -E. www.WomenOnAMission.com
- I'm not sure about Manhattan Beach. But I live in Torrance which is pretty close & there are 2 great places in Torrance that have year round lessons. The YMCA on S...
17 Year Old Is Nauseous
Asked by M.B. from Pueblo
on October 13, 2010
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Hello ladies. My 17 yo son has had nauseous problems for about 6 months now. He is very healthy and active, plays sports year-round and goes constantly. Almost every t...
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- Please just take your son to the doctor to get everything checked out. We can all throw out a million ideas but he really needs to see a doctor. Good luck.
- You have so much good advice here. I'll just echo seeing a gastroenterologist and asking specifically about celiacs disease. My husband, brother-in-law, and daughter...
- It could be a lot of things other than reflux. Do you see a chiropractor? It could be what's called a hiatal hernia. Typically caused by stress, this is when the st...
16 Year Old Son Wants Car
Asked by R.G. from San Francisco
on November 9, 2009
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my son wants his car. he is 16 and is desperate to get it. I think he should have to wait another year. I want him to be 17 when he gets his car. In the mean time, ...
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- Oh what fun you are having.....My daughter is 19.......we ended up getting her a junker, but my husband is very handy........it was $600.....she paid half of car insur...
- I would decide how much you want to contribute to the car fund. If he wants a better car than you are willing to pay for, he can make up the difference. I also feel ...
- I'm a firm believer in kids buying their own cars. I think you could easily come up with a compromise. Tell him that he will have to use your car for X months to sav...
Swimming at Camp? No Thanks!
Asked by J.O. from Detroit
on February 20, 2011
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There are many great local summer camps for my kids this summer. Some a week, others longer. Many are as short as 3 hours long. Art to nature to sports. Most (nearly...
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- I would let them go. There are risky aspects to every part of life, and if you hold back because of what 'could' go wrong then you and your children will miss out on m...
- If you don't feel comfortable with them swimming then don't send them.
- I kind of agree with you, but my only suggestion is to keep looking. The Salvation Army in Plymouth runs a summer day camp. You register by the week. They have a c...
Toddler Swim Lessons - Is It Worth It?
Asked by J.L. from Austin
on July 7, 2010
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I am thinking of signing my son up for toddler swim lessons. They are not cheap, so I've been debating whether or not to go through with it. Has anyone had any exper...
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- I cannot stress how important it is to get your child into swim lessons ASAP. It is a safety issue. Your child could drown in the bathtub, fall in a pool, bayou, lak...
- I would say it is worth it just for the reasons you mentioned, to help him get used to the water and learn how to get in and out of it safely. My 2 year old son will b...
- YES! We started mommy & me swim lessons his first summer and have done them ever since. If you're uncomfortable start w/the mommy and me ones, then next summer sign hi...
Handling a 17 Year Old Son When He Refuses to Do Things
Asked by K.G. from Jamestown
on July 21, 2008
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My oldest son is a really good kid. But he is so very lazy.
When he is asked to do things around the house, it's like pulling teeth to have him get it done and it's ...
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- Give this child a list of some weekly responsibilities around the house....basically things that would effect him. Tell him he's old enough to deal with these things ...
- MOM, very eassy solution, no money, and you don't make him dinner, do his laundry , give him rides, NOTHING, if he wants to be treated as an adult then stop bab...
- We have two 14 year olds - they are very good kids, but when they are not obedient, they "lose" the very next thing they were looking forward to, i.e. a get together w...
15 Year Old Is Showing Depression
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on July 3, 2010
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I have a 15 year old son. His friends seemed to have abandoned him. I think they are going in a direction he chooses not to , which I am greatful for (bad choices). Bu...
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- Look at ur local parks some have teen programs.
- Its natural for him to feel depressed if his school mates since 5 are out doing other things that he is not comfortable with. Perhaps have him apply at grocery stores ...
- My 15 year old girl is going through the same thing. The group of girls she has always been friends with are going in all directions, one is focusing on her band lesso...
Keeping a 15 Year Old Busy
Asked by S.A. from New York
on June 15, 2010
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I have a 15 year old son, who is very mature for his age. he is also very large 6ft3in. The problem is I also have three young boys
ages 10,8 and 5. The little ones a...
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- Bored maybe, but don't assume he's depressed. It's probably just the normal teenage demeanor. Any camps in your area? We have volunteer camp counselor jobs in o...
- sounds like a real teen my just turned 18 it dont get any better so get use to it keep him intersted in sports and school good luck
- invite friends his own age over. It's great to all be together, but he does need to socialize with his peers at this age. Get a basketball hoop and let him bring a f...
Advise for Swim Party
Asked by B.G. from Houston
on August 18, 2008
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I am having a pool party for my son's 2nd birthday at his grandparents house, most of the children can already swim. There will not be very many children there but the...
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- B., My daughters are almost five and just turned two. We had some friends over early this summer, and there were only six of us at the time; me with my two, and th...
- B., I can relate to your situation. We had a birthday swim party for our 5 year old a few months ago and was concerned for the same reasons. Instead of spending ...
- Plan and simple. NO LIFE GUARD ON DUTY
