Teen: Curves
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Teen Menstrual Cycle
Asked by M.G. from Houston
on January 15, 2009
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My daughter has had her period going on the 3rd week went to see a pedi at the 2nd week and she had a horrible bladder infection. So he wanted to do a renal ultrasound...
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- When I was in high school a friend of mine went though a spell where she would have a period for 3 weeks and then off for a week. The docs ran every kind of test poss...
- Hi M., you are on the right track to have her see an OB - I don;t think it is normal for a young girl of her age to have such an irregular cycle- unless there is a me...
- M., I think it's wise for your daughter to see the gynecologist. I would be hesitant to take any medication or birth control pills, though. In my case, I suffered ...
Larger Size Tween Girl
Asked by L.H. from Orlando
on March 9, 2008
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Hi everyone. I have a 9 year old daughter who is a little overwieght for her age. She is tall for her age and has a large frame. She constantly gets upset over her wei...
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- Hi L., Reading your entry I realized I could have written it myself. I, too, have a 9-year-old who is slightly over-weight. Like you, we are stressing health and ...
- L., Why don't you and her join a yoga class together. Or take walks together after dinner. This will not only give you both time together and enhance your relations...
- Hi L., You say you tell your daughter to make healthy choices , but do you buy healthy food? Make sure you don't bring junk food into the house, as you are the one wh...
How Do I Teach Teen Daughter to Pick Flattering Clothes?
Asked by C.H. from Washington DC
on December 26, 2010
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My daughter is 13 and suddenly very "into" clothes. (Up til now, she was more about comfort than style!) She is a little bit chunky around the mid-section; not fat b...
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- If she's suddenly very into clothes go with that and buy her some books on the matter. I love "Kate Spade's Guide to Style" and I'm sure there are many more that disc...
- I agree with the idea of having someone else shop with your daughter. I took my niece shopping when she was about this age. We both had fun and she ended up with some ...
- how to solve the problem easily, without hurting her feelings, you say, ok, you like this style, i like this style, if we go with this pair of jeans, i will pay for it...
Losing Weight with the Wii
Asked by J.H. from Los Angeles
on December 28, 2009
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Hi Moms!
I got my son a Wii for Christmas and I've been playing some of the games with him. I really get into it and am finding it to be quite a workout. My question ...
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- good for you:) I am proud of you for trying and doing it on your own:) parents are great! so take advantage and good luck on the paralegal one:) I live in monrovia ar...
- I can see that you have gotten tons of great advice so far but I wanted to add my two cents. My kids got a Wii and a Wii Fit for Christmas. I am totally excited about ...
- We just connected our wii yesterday actually, and it seems like it's going to help my husband & I lose weight. We just started 'testing it out' with the sports pack t...
What Is This Thing in My Daughter's Throat/mouth?
Asked by C.R. from Kansas City
on October 6, 2011
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My daughter is 4 years old and her right tonsil is very swollen. The doctor tested for strep which came back negative so now they are testing her for mono. They are al...
Help Me Find the Right Pair of Jeans!
Asked by V.T. from Dallas
on April 15, 2009
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I have never been able to find a pair of jeans that REALLY fits right. I have always bought my jeans at old navy (b/c you can get them on sale for $20) but i am pullin...
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- I found some great jeans at Macy's for $25 in the juniors section. I'm 5.4 and 106 with no booty, no hips, skinny legs, and a slim but soft-my baby did it to me-cente...
- I love the fit of Guess jeans. I am 5'4" and about 116#. You can get some that are not super low cut if you want. I personally like the low cut ones. I know it s...
- I am 5 feet 2 inches and have a "mommy" body. I like wearing my jeans higher too. I like the Petite curvy jeans from lands end...they are around $39. www.landsend.c...
How to Help Your Mid Teen with Weight and Self Esteem.
Asked by P.P. from San Francisco
on March 26, 2008
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My daughter is 11 and a little on the heavy side and has always been teased about her weight. I always thought that she would just drop what they call baby fat. She ha...
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- My oldest went through this and lost a lot of weight during puberty in fact she lost so much it was very scary... She was about the same age and her self-esteem went t...
- P., I wouldn't say anything to her, I would stop buying junk food, have lots of fruits and veggies. I would say that your trying to have everyone in the family eat ...
- Hi P., There is more to this than just the weight issue, I'm sure. She's feeling insecure about herself because her peers tease her, and that involves a wholesale ...
How Did You Let Go?
Asked by R.B. from La Crosse
on September 28, 2011
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I know everyone of us will reach this point sooner or later, for those that have been there already what helped you loosen the ropes and not worry so much as your chil...
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- Sometimes you have to take yourself back to your high school years and remember how much you wanted to be independent. We as parents can not and should not hold our k...
- I don't know, but I'm 32 and my parents still ask me to call when I get to a hotel/plane lands/home from a trip, etc. My mom has said that it gets better when the kid...
- I am right there with you... I have a 16 yr old. She got her license in December. She drives about 20 minutes to her Sr. High school every day. She is a cheer...
Nearly 20 Years and How Happy Are You All of the Time?
Asked by R.J. from Pittsburgh
on April 5, 2009
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Recently I was reading some requests posted and one of the descriptions about the person posting was, "married to soulmate" and then there is the barrage of stories of...
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- Hi R., To me it sounds like your marriage is totally normal. My husband and I have been together for 18 years (in September) and married for 15 of them. I can hones...
- We are "up and down" in "soulmateville", with almost 17 years of marriage and last year celebrated 20 years since our first date. I wouldn't want to be with anyone el...
- Hi R., I'm married for almost 22 years, and we have been together for over 26. Happy all the time?? Who can do that? When I sit back and think about it, I'd go f...
Confrontation with Neighbor over Kids Riding Bikes
Asked by K.B. from Denver
on July 14, 2011
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Hello wise Moms!
It is summer, and my kids are playing outside a lot more these days. We live in a suburban neighborhood across the street from a park, but a lot of ...
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- I feel for you. When we built our first house in a new neighborhood, our street became a cut through street and you could not let children out front. We were in an u...
- Contact the police department and ask them to patrol your neighborhood more often. Tell them children are outside playing and riding bikes and you have several carele...
- I would call the police yourself, just to find out if this is really an issue or not. And if it isn't, I would just ignore her. Let her call the police if she wants,...
