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16 Year Old with Severe Issues During Her Period
Asked by R.G. from San Antonio
on May 25, 2007
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Just wanted to get a feel fo rwhat you think...my 16 year old has had her period since the 5th grade (11 years old). It was never really a problem until this year & la...
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- I had the same problems. M. mother too, would get me from school and i would take benadryl (to fall asleep) and stay in bed all day. The doctor put me on birth control...
- My guess would be endometriosis. I had a good friend in HS who had the same issues. It took a while to resolve, but she was so relieved when it was finally taken car...
- I would definitely think about birth control pills. I've been on the pill since I was 16 (12 yrs)due to practically the same thing (but migraines, not just regular he...
16 Year Old with First Boyfriend
Asked by S.F. from San Francisco
on August 18, 2008
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I'd love to hear from moms with 16 year old daughters with their first boyfriend. My daughter has become this needy, shallow girl since getting her first boyfriend. ...
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- Hi S., My kids are pre-schoolers but I have been teaching high school students for ten years. Unfortunately this is very normal for teens. At this age her frien...
- maybe you should buy her that book "He's just not that into you" remind her that boys don't like to be chased they like the hard to get girls ALWAYS good luck P....
- My neice went through this and it was a horrendous period. My sister went through the whole things of trying to break them up which, not surprisingly, backfired. O...
Need Help Understanding My 17 Year Old
Asked by S.P. from Rochester
on January 31, 2007
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I have a 17 yr. old daughter (my husbands) whom all od a sudden thinks she doesn't have to listen to me. She will start fights and then go running to dad and tell him ...
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- It is a typical phase all teenagers go through. Stick to your guns, keep faith, go to church, and pray until she grows out of it!
- Hi S. P. I understand you strain i used to go through the same thing. The answer to you problem all depends on how you situation came about. It depends on how long you...
- I have a 16 yr old that recently decided she was smarter than me and moved out to go and live with dad. I understand what you are saying about the school. My daughte...
17 Year Old with Irregular Periods
Asked by L.J. from Seattle
on December 7, 2008
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I have a seventeen year old that was told by a chinese herb doctor that because of her acne her periods are irregular. She gave her some tea that she suppose to drink ...
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- Hi L., Acne is hormone related, which is why many people treat their acne with BC pills. Arbonne has balancing creams that help balance these hormone fluctuations. I...
- If nothing else works I would suggest talking to her doc about low does bc pills. I have been on them since I was 14, and it saved me from scaring on my face and miss...
- I say don't worry about it!! I had acne until I was in college (I tried several medications prescribed by my dermatologist but growing up seemed to work best), and I ...
Step Dad and 16 Year Old?
Asked by S.L. from Springfield
on November 18, 2011
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Okay so i go a divorce a couple years back, and my 16 year old sorta played under the radar, didnt say much. Now that i got married again her and her step dad are a b...
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- It sounds totally normal to me and a lot less concerning than if they got along TOO well!
- I think all this happened at a really touchy time in her life. If she can live with him and offer him basic respect (and vice versa) then give her time. You cannot for...
- She's 16, has a lot on her mind. She's also old enough for you to sit down at the kitchen table with in the morning over a cup of coffee and just talk about life in g...
Constant PMS in 15 Year Old Daughter
Asked by C.A. from San Luis Obispo
on May 12, 2011
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My 15 year old daughter complains that she feels PMSy every week of the month, except for right after her period is over. She feels as though she is only happy for 1 ...
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- If you're up for trying this, I would do acupuncture. It's amazing. I actually started going when I was 31 for my allergies and it wound up getting rid of my PMS too...
- I"m surprised not to see this thought here already but...could it be that the moodiness is not really PMS? It's hard to tell the difference between "moodiness" caused ...
- I say put her on BC. Good diet, exercise, etc. can contribute to feeling better but when you have a hormonal imbalance, that won't help. I got on bc recently for the...
Need Help with My 15 Year Old Daughter
Asked by T.S. from Stockton
on May 19, 2008
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Over the weekend we found out that my 15 year old daughter stold a diamond ring and necklace from her good friend. I am crushed that she did this and have no idea how ...
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- I agree with Lisa R D. You shouldn't take away all of her activities or else she will have to find other things to do. Have you tried making her pay for her Volley B...
- You need to stay strong. If you told her she can not do cheer then don't let her do cheer. IF you back down she well not think you are serious. I think you she keep he...
- One thing you might try is to have her do volunteer work. Maybe at a homeless shelter or something similar. This might teach her the concept of her having more than ...
My 17 Year Old Daughter Was Victim of Domestic Violence...
Asked by S.D. from Seattle
on May 9, 2008
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My 17 year old daughter has had a large scar on her arm for the last year and a half. She would never tell me how she got it, but a couple days ago I finally got the t...
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- My advice is just to be there for your daughter. You cannot push her into pressing charges. That is a decision she needs to make for herself. You can tell her your ...
- It sounds like this boyfriend was abusive and assualted your daughter (a minor) with a deadly weapon. She was probably hiding the incident from you because it is hard ...
- Hello S., I am a victim myself. I was also a teenager at the time ('80s). He was very abusive and I was very terrified of him. I have learned a lot from it and m...
Issues with 15 Year Old Daughter
Asked by L.G. from Washington DC
on August 7, 2008
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Hello, I am a working mom - only part time 20 hours per week, and try to be home by 3:30 in the afternoons. I have two daughters 15 and 13. My major issues are with ...
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- If you were my mom, I wouldn't want to talk to you either! You should already know everything since you are invading her privacy by reading all her things. My goodne...
- I feel your pain! I have a 16 yr old and a 13 yr old. Oldest is very nice to everyone except me and her younger brother. She won't share much with me either, and sh...
- Wow, I wonder why she does not trust you, as you do not trust her and check on her secretly. I was your daughter 20 years ago. Honors student, A gpa, scholarships to...
Help Raising a Very Attached Tween
Asked by J.M. from Lafayette
on March 6, 2010
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How do you get ur tween to focus on her life instead of mom?
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- you don't other kids do. Mine was that way and out grew it. The other kids got him to disconnect with me. your just a security blanket. mine got real bad after my div...
- I understand where you're coming from. My daughter is 13 and very mature for her age. She would rather go to the movies with me and my friends than call friends of h...
- LOL seee you have the oposite problem than i i want more to do with my teens and they dont want me too but take it from me your gonna miss it .I have a 17 year old abo...
