Teaching Good Hygiene: Tween
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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...
How Do I Get My 13 Year Old Son to Be Accountable?
Asked by E.H. from Portland
on April 14, 2011
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So, my 13 year old is going through the same thing they all do, I am pretty sure. He does not put on clean clothes, brush his teeth, shower, clear his dishes, do his ...
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- The Love and Logic books are perfect for these issues. In fact, they pretty much cover all areas of parenting from preschool through high school. They will help you es...
- I think nagging is a mom's job. And a 13 year old taking something off mom's desk even though she told him not to is pretty normal. If that's the worst he does, th...
- consequences, yes make a list and it has to be every little thing give him chores to do everyday. Really with the showering thing that is odd to me because most 13 ye...
Advice on 12 Year-old Shaving Hairy Thighs....
Asked by J.R. from Boston
on May 27, 2009
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My 12 year old daughter has been shaving her legs now for probably over a year. She has very "hairy" legs, although not "black" hair, she is lucky in that respect. The...
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- Nair is all chemicals so no surprise that she broke out in a rash. I tried it on myself and didn't like it so I won't give it to my almost 11 year old.. if you are alr...
- J., its no big deal and a no-brainer besides. Let the hairy girls shave if that is what makes them feel comfortable. I guess I do not understand your enormous quandr...
- Hair is hair. If the hair is there and you know her level of concern then why not. If you are worried about her cutting herself, you could help her the first few times...
13 Year Old Son Making Me Crazy!
Asked by B.S. from Chicago
on May 17, 2013
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I know this is probably perfectly normal, but my 13 year old son is making me a little crazy. He is going through a phase and does not want to get his hair cut or even...
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- As kids grow and change parents need to do the same. He's 13, not 5, he deserves to have some control over how he looks and dresses. Now is the time to let him start...
- I would pick my battles. Hair: If he doesn't need it cut for school or work, then I would allow him to have long hair. I would tell him, however, that it must be ke...
- I think this is where you have to pick and choose your battles. It's his hair. He can wear it however he chooses. He wants to grow it out, so be it. He would r...
My 10 Year Old Girl Is Having Hygiene Issues, Help!!
Asked by M.W. from Philadelphia
on October 1, 2008
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Recently I have been having more trouble with my 10 year old daughter wanted to take care of herself. She has ADD but has stopped taking her meds in May. She always ...
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- I am the aunt of this little girl. The hygiene issus have nothing to do with the lack of medication. I have seen this for myself. She will actually pretend to brush...
- M., I know you already got a lot of responses but had to just add mine. I have a 13 year old step daughter and we went thru ths with her for 2 years. It started when ...
- I think this is a "pick your battle" issue. Teeth brushing? Not optional. But she could shower every other day, or even every 3rd (unless she's really dirty). The d...
How to Introduce 11 Year Old Boy to Proper Showering and Deodorant - Need Advice
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on June 8, 2008
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My son showed me his underarms the other day and they were bright red with a rash and some dirt/fibers built up. Yikes! I felt horrible!! I've shown him how to show...
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- The redness under his arms may be from sweating and not neccessarily from not washing properly. Get him deodorant that also has anti-perspirant in it and see if that ...
- My 11 year old showers every other day unless he gets dirty or sweaty with sports or something. I just went out and bought deodorant and showed him how to apply it (r...
- Hi M. I had a friend who had learning disability, she had a list of what to do to get ready for bed/the day taped to the mirror. As for deodorant I'd suggest someth...
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...
How Do I Get My Grand Daughter to Practice Better Hygiene???
Asked by D.F. from Sacramento
on February 5, 2009
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I am so frustrated and depressed at the same time. What am I doing wrong? My now 12 year old grand daughter came to live with me when she was 10 years old. When she...
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- Hi D.. I was a foster parent for 11 years. I saw this behavior frequently in kids who were molested. I also saw it in kids who were severely neglected as they never...
- Something else has to be going on. I would sit down and talk to her, not about her hygeine, but about her life. I would observe and ask questions. It is not you it i...
- Your granddaughter is lucky to have you. I agree that whatever her life was like before she came to you warrants counseling. It really sounds like she has some prett...
I Have a 12 Year Old Son
Asked by G.G. from Seattle
on June 18, 2010
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My son's bad behavior has grown increasinly over a few years. He is now talking back to me and his mom (divored). I see him on a weekly basis. His mother has her 40 y/...
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- I think the entire home environment is a negative influence and definitely a part of the reason for his talking back. I strongly recommend that you get him involved i...
- Movies are rated for a reason, so I agree they are to young to be watch such things. You can not make your ex have a clean room. But what you can do for both of yo...
- I would not approve of these kinds of movies, but it is more likely that the disrespectful and chaotic home life you describe is more to blame than anything he watches...
10 Year Old Who Hates Baths and Showers?!
Asked by C.N. from South Bend
on February 25, 2008
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I have a 10 year old very healthy female. I am currently working more on her weight that seemed to just happen overnight. However, she has a huge problem with taking b...
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- I don't have personal experience with this, but maybe letting her choose her own shampoo and scented body wash would help. There are usually a lot of choices at the Do...
- Hi C., Maybe it's an age thing because I went through the same thing with my daughter from about the age of 11 to almost 13 1/2. She would throw a fit when I told ...
- You could try making bath/shower time in the evenings and quick wash-up in the mornings. Or you can try just putting your foot down. "I'm your mother and I'm telling y...
