Teaching Good Hygiene: Older Child
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9-Year-old Asking About Sex
Asked by G.H. from Cincinnati
on September 8, 2008
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My daughter has asked me what the word sex means and what sex is. She is 9. I explained to her that some questions are very difficult to answer and that I would like s...
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- I was a Psych major in college and in 2 different classes, 2 very moral great professors advocated for teaching kids about sex pre-pubescent, so 9 is a great age. Oth...
- I just experience this with my 10 yr daughter. She had details because one of the girls googled sex and told them about it on playground. I had no option but to discus...
- some times honesty with out a lot of detail is enough to gross them out..sex= something married people do in the privacy of their bedroom with private parts EWE MOM B...
Helping Teen with Beauty and Hygiene
Asked by J.G. from Columbus
on May 22, 2008
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I currently work with teenagers at my church. One teen in particular is a precious girl, who does wonderfully academically, and is just a great kid in general. Howeve...
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- Try having a Spa Day with her. A lady I work with runs a Cinderella project and she did that with her girls. My sister and I sell spa products and she did this for t...
- I have a 12 year old step daughter who used to have the same problem. Her mother would send her here for a weekend visitation and had a lot of the same problems you'r...
- It sounds like this girl would be perfect for you to 'take under your wing'. I think that if you are able (I am not sure how much time you can spend together) to do m...
My 8 Year Old Son Has Underarm Odor
Asked by M.H. from Kansas City
on August 26, 2008
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My son in the last few days has had very strong underarm odor. He is only 8 and I think way too young for deoderant or puberty. Does anyone have this problem with th...
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- I think it's just boys! My son's is 9 and his started last year too. I got some gold bond powder and put it under his arms. They are just like us and the smell comes...
- My biracial adopted 6 year old son also had underarm odor and it was recommended that we try Tom's natural deodorant stick which is aluminum free. It does seem to help.
- Hi M., Good Morning. We have a 8 yr old gr son going through the same. Little boys do get dirty and sweaty. It won't hurt them to introduce a mild deoderant or even a ...
Talking to My 9 Year Old About Puberty
Asked by D.M. from Boston
on September 10, 2008
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Hi, Ladies! I have a 9 year old daughter that wants nothing to do with any type of discussions about our bodies (broken bones, veins, babies in utero, etc.). Wheneve...
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- too funny, I also was going to suggest the book from American Girl. You can even borrow it from the library (Groton Public Library by me). I think it's called "all a...
- There's this book called the Care and Keeping of You. It goes through each of the changes she will experience step by step. It does show how to put tampons in and it...
- As a single mother of 3 successful grown children, two girls and one boy, and a former school nurse (preschool to grade six)I have recommended the following book many ...
Suggestions for Helping 5 Year Old with Hygiene Issues
Asked by J.A. from Boston
on April 20, 2008
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I am looking for suggestions to help me teach my 5 year old daughter good hygiene skills. She seems to have trouble with wiping herself although she is at the age whe...
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- I agree that wipes might help in the beginning. The extra moisture can be soothing and helps little kids who aren't as dexterous clean away the debris without wiping,...
- Hi, Have your tried any of the flushable wet wipes for your daughter to use after she has a bowel movement? I too, am parenting a five year old female. WE do not...
- I would suggest using the sticker reward system. Put up a board with Brushed teeth, combed hair, washed hair, etc. Every time she completes one of these tasks you can ...
Little Girls and Hygiene
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on June 13, 2011
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I can't tell you how many times I've lectured my two daughters, ages 7 and 4, on keeping our girly parts clean, especially making sure they wipe enough after they pee ...
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- For the 4 yo at least, i would say it is normal. They are too busy playing and doing other things to remember to wipe! Lol Just keep reminding her and she'll get it im...
- Have you reminded your older girl what happens if she doesn't wipe? Sounds cruel, but maybe she needs a physical reminder of how bad it hurts. Your younger one is no...
- I had to put a sign on our bathroom door at the old house that said "Julia! Wash your hands!" Aubrey wipes ok, but backwards. Nat doesn't flush or wipe, so I've been r...
6 Year Old Girl- VERY Slight Arm Pit Smell
Asked by M.B. from Washington DC
on July 16, 2009
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Well, I said it in my title- my daughter just turned six, and I've noticed a hint of "adult" B.O. under her arms. I have two concerns.
#1: Isn't she young for tha...
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- I don't know if it's a sign of the times or what but my daughter's arm pits started smelling a few months before she turned 6 and my two neices when they were almost 5...
- My daughter is eight now and started wearing deodarant when she was 6. I think it is normal nowadays. The alos start Aunt Flow earlier than what we did
- I want to reemphasize that deodorants are bad for you, so PLEASE don't let your little girl use them!! The heavy metals are so bad that my biology teacher wanted to o...
Orthodontics for 10 Year Old?
Asked by C.B. from Los Angeles
on February 3, 2009
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Hey moms,
My ten year old son had his routine dental exam yesterday. The dental office recommended an ortho exam for him, but did not give me any specifics why. Las...
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- I don't have a real answer for you, but I was an ortho assistant 20 years ago. Prior to working there, my little (very little, 8 year old cousin got braces) I was 14...
- I was a product of very young orthodontics... I don't think it was a bad experience, but by the time I was in high school and still had braces, I was sick of them. I ...
- I have amazing and wonderful teeth.... due to five years of rigorous orthodonics. I started in the fourth grade (so I was ten as well) and didn't get them off until h...
8 Year Old Wetting Bed
Asked by L.H. from Philadelphia
on December 29, 2007
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My son is 8 years old and is wetting his bed. We have not been able to find any medical reason. And have cut down his drink time and make sure that he is wakes up dry....
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- What a handful for you with a 14month old. Well i have heard that bedwetting is do to a small bladder or a very heavy sleeper. Try night light in the bathroom and a al...
- It sounds like stress. Think about what could be causing him stress. If everything is find at home, it probably is something to do with school, possibly everything. ...
- Hi! I have an eight yr old daughter who used to wet the bed. My mother also had issues at night when she was a child. I would suggest goodnites? They worked for us...
Tween/Teen Hygiene Question
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on March 11, 2012
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As Greg is preparing for Middle School...urgh time flies!!! He will need to have a "gym bag" for toiletries. I've not seen their lockers in the gym so I don't know how...
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- If he likes Old Spice, they make an odor blocker version. I agree with someone else that we had showers and we NEVER EVER used them. SD has never reported showering af...
- Axe has some good smelling teenish scents. I believe it they have the complete hygiene line. Both my boys have it and like it. Several choices of scents too.
- I would doubt they have time to shower or that anyone uses them. we had about 5 minutes to get dressed after gym in middle and high school. No one ever showered. Pl...
