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Help! Need Assistance to Keep My 16 Year Old Healthy - Has Mono for the 4Th Time
Asked by D.B. from St. Louis
on November 13, 2008
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My 16 year old daughter just was diagnosed with Mono again! - This is her 4th bout with it in a year and half. She is a very busy kid - Marching Band, basketball, swim...
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- Hi D., You probably know what Mono is and how it's spread. Check and see what conditions are where she works and at her athletic events. is she sharing food and dri...
- She should increase her intake of vitamin c, it boosts the immune system. You could also have her start taking vitamins daily.
- I know many on her are selective vaccinating but I am surprised no one mentioned getting this one. My 13 y/o was vaccinated 2 years ago and I know from my own experien...
A Cougar and My 15 Year Old
Asked by T.N. from Pueblo
on September 11, 2010
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Okay, so she may not be old enough to be a cougar, but she's 19 and he just turned 15. Some how he fell head-over-heals for this girl and the feelings seem to be mutua...
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- If you freak out on them you are going to push him closer to her. Make sure that he is aware of birth control and what the consequences could be if he isn't careful. I...
- All I can say here is tell them that if any one else finds out like at his school they can turn her in. When she gets any kind of sexual mark on her record it is there...
- Maybe because I'm a young Mother (comparably speaking - I'm 31)... I don't think the age difference is a problem If anything having an immature male around when this...
15 Year Old and School
Asked by R.C. from Richmond
on January 3, 2007
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My 15 yro son,a sophomore,is getting really bad about not caring about school.I tell him his only job in life right now,IS school,so he should try his best.All I get i...
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- my mom is having the same issues with my brother and we have come to the conclusion that most of every one we know that age is the same! and not much seems to work how...
- I have a 14 yr old daughter who goes through the same thing, blaming everyone else for her own mistakes. I believe too that school is their main priority, therefore i...
- Did you ever consider he might be telling the truth? You're using adult logic with a 15 year old. That's not gonna work. He needs to feel accepted. Highschool is cr...
15 Year Old Girl Failing School and Doesn't Care
Asked by C.A. from San Diego
on August 23, 2008
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Hi Mom's
This is an interesting request, as it is not for me, but for a friend. I do however have 2 little girls that I want to make sure NEVER make the choices that ...
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- C. You sound like a very caring and concerned friend to this grandparent who like many others finds herself in the middle of parenting grandchildren today. She's luc...
- My nephew did this exact thing. What's really scary is that the school/state wanted to come after my brother for not 'making' my nephew attend. But really our kids get...
- Tell her I would gladly meet her and buy her coffee and tell her my story of how I was the exact same but my parents were usually not there and if they were they reall...
Tween
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on May 11, 2010
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Hi , My 11 yr old daughters friend is on facebook. She is kissing her boyfriend and is quoting : to all you F----ing people who didnt believe I had a boyfriend ! I w...
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- We have had several friends whose children have posted on sites and I do tell the parents. They have been thankful, one young lady was posting she was 18 while she w...
- You shouldn't put anything on the internet that you don't want your mom to see! If her mom hasn't seen it yet, it should definitely be brought to her attention! It's...
- You just say, "There's something on facebook I really think you need to see." Leave it at that. You've done the right thing by telling her and not being judgemental.
Personalized Gift for 17 Year Old
Asked by V.T. from Dallas
on June 28, 2011
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We would like to get a small gift in appreciation of all the help a friend's daughter did for us on vacation last week. She is 17 and has a unique spelling to her nam...
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- I third (?) the keychain. My daughter really pimps up her keychain, so girls that age do like cool keychains.
- my daughter got the llbean personalized duffle bag in her schools colors and its been a favorite of hers for years. i think it would be worth looking at te Things Rem...
- Check out the jewelry boxes in the Pottery Barn catalogue. They are beautiful and I love mine so much (small one) that I have given them several times as gifts!
How to Deal with My Pregnant 17 Year Old Daughter
Asked by G.M. from Tampa
on February 15, 2009
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I found out several weeks ago that my just 17 year old daughter is pregnant. I am having a really hard time dealing with this. She doesn't seem to understand how big...
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- Hi G.. I think that a lot of people of missing the rebellion issue. So, she always wanted to be a grown-up, and she is almost there (in her mind) and having this b...
- G., I am sorry to hear of your situation. There is places out there that she can stay until after the baby is born. They make her take responsibilty for the baby...
- G., you are in my prayers. I don't have first hand experience with this as I waited until I was 27 to have kids because I acutally listened to my mom who got pregnant ...
Advice on 15 Year Old Son and School Work.
Asked by K.P. from Stationed Overseas
on February 10, 2008
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I have a 15 yr. old son and he is a freshman and we are having problems with him turning in his homework. He can do the work but geting it from the house to school a ...
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- Is he in an American school? Is it possible to speak with the teacher(s) about your problem to get some reinforcement and ideas from them? Does he keep a journal o...
- K., I wish I could help you on this! I too have a son who is 15 and we are going through the same thing. Mine was spending to much time on the computer and video ...
- I have a 16 year old who is similar. She sometimes does the work, sometimes turns it in. The teachers give out monthly progress reports via email and when there are 0'...
16 Year Old Daughter Issues
Asked by L.D. from Cumberland
on September 3, 2009
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my 16 year old daughter does not practice good hygiene, has very few friends, and does not like to socialize. Prefers to sit in room and draw pictures of cats most of...
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- I would be concerned. Have you talked to her to see if anything is bothering her? This sounds like it could be depression. It might be a good idea to make an appointme...
- I'm guessing some level of depression, too. I would seek help from a counselor.
- Hi L., Short answer, yes, be concerned! Get her some help now, much easier now than later. Good luck to you, the teen years can be really rough for everyone. ...
16 Year Old with Job - Help Pay?
Asked by T.B. from Eau Claire
on October 14, 2011
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My 16 year old just started a job. We have never asked for her to pay for anything - including gas/fun money/cell phone, etc. Course she never had a job before eithe...
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- My parents 'garnished' half of my paycheck to pay for car insurance, groceries to help the family and cheerleading. I put about 15% into savings, 10% to tithing and th...
- I think that absolutely sounds fair. When I was in high school and worked, if I wanted to drive I had to contribute. I had a checking account at 16. I paid half of my...
- At 16, I was paying for my gas, and half the insurance (I shared a car with my sister so we split insurance cost) and entertainment costs (movies, extra shopping- my m...
