Tween: Lauren
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Recommended Books for 13 Year Old Girl
Asked by M.J. from Los Angeles
on September 21, 2008
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Hi Mamas!
My sister-in-law's 13th birthday is coming up, and I wanted to get her some great books! I have a few favorites from when I was her age, but I'm wonderin...
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- Twilight series... but not the fourth book... there is too much adult content in it (not for a young teen)!
- Hi M., The American Library Association has a website that has Teens' Top Ten lists for years 2003-2007. The web address is http://www.ala.org/teenstopten/ On t...
- I work in the library at my son's school and the kids love the "Nightmare Academy" books. #1 is Monster Hunters and #2 is Monster Madness. Both can be found on Amazo...
Gift Idea: Makeup for a 14 Year Old Girl
Asked by M.J. from Minneapolis
on December 7, 2011
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I have a family exchange and there are 4! 14 year olds in my exchange so there is no getting around having one or 2 for gifts every christmas. I got the gift for one o...
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- If it were around when I was in high school I would have LOVED Bare Minerals. My skin is IMPOSSIBLE to match and I went thru most of my life with those horrible liquid...
- I'd accidentally not be able to buy make up for the 14 year old. Woops. I'd snoop around about some INTERESTS she might have she could READ or LEARN about...and get he...
- Do you have a Seophora near you? What is your budget? My daughter is quite the fashionista. She enjoys makeup as well. First and foremost, when girls are ab...
Four Year Old Driving Me Insane
Asked by E.M. from Denver
on May 1, 2010
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I have a four year and a half year old girl who can be the best kid or a huge challenge. Her newest thing is screaming "Why are you being so mean to me?" anytime anyo...
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- As I finish laughing, some questions come to mind. Has Lauren had a physical checkup lately? Has she experienced some major emotional trauma? Does she go to prescho...
- not normal. Momma11 said it all. good luck!
- *Deep breath*. I have five children who range in age from 8 to 5 months. I've done 4 twice now, and have two about to turn four in the fall--- one girl and one boy. ...
Pregnant
Asked by D.C. from Portland
on January 29, 2011
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I have 3 kids. Alexander and Lauren who are a year old. And Kiki who is 12 and 10 months. I am now pregnant again. Lauren and Alexander won't even understand what's go...
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- My 13 year old daughter would be thrilled to have a new baby in the house! Wish I could make one for her, sigh. She had to settle for a puppy! Congratulations on...
- Tell her. If she loves your twins she'll be happy with the new baby too. Later on in life she will be so glad to have a big family. The years disappear once you are ...
- Your daughter will find out eventually, right? I agree with your husband. Be honest and open with her (this is good modeling for her, too, so that hopefully she keep...
Advice on Skin Products for Tween
Asked by C.Z. from Peoria
on July 20, 2007
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My 11 years old daughter has started getting a few pimples on her face. Mostly in the T zone. Every night and morning she washes with a gentle face wash. I dont know i...
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- First off I would talk with her doctor... but here's what I've tried and used... I have teenage like skin, more break outs than most teens! I have tried Arbonne, Avon...
- C., I have been an Avon Beauty Advisor for about a year and a half now. I have a 12 year old son with similar challenges! :-) I did some research for you and suggest t...
- Proactiv has worked for me and is good for mild acne. If she starts getting really bad acne, then i'd take her to a dermatologist for something stronger. Proactiv is v...
Very Curious to Hear Your Insights on This!
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on June 23, 2011
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This happened last week at a Chik-Fil-A in Walnut/City of Industry, CA.
I met a friend and her 3.5 year old for a playdate. To make this story easy to tell, I'll ju...
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- The woman was angry because she is a nut. You will usually find that nuts have angry children. Her poor son is going to have many problems in his life. If you encou...
- I had a run-in with parents like this. Their kids can do no wrong! Made me so mad! They'll be defending their kids to the police in a few years... And, of course ...
- It is really easy to say 'you should have done this" or whatever.. Truth is, when you are there and it is happening right then, it is a lot harder to think straight. ...
Advice I Can Give My Friend
Asked by E.F. from Chattanooga
on January 19, 2009
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Do you tell your children everything about an ailing grandparent and their health? Meaning is it my responsibility to let Lauren Darin and Cathryn(my friends children)...
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- The amount of information depends on their age and what their parents want to tell them. With the limited information here, I don't think it's your responsibility to ...
- I agree that the info should come from their parents. Remember to give the kids some credit for maturity. Especially the older two. My grandfather passed away when ...
- Is it their mom, your friend who's sick? If so this is harder to keep details quiet than if it is a grandparent. The 23 yr old should definitely be old enough to under...
Kids and Chores?
Asked by H.H. from Greensboro
on February 4, 2008
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I have a 11 year old step daughter who refuses to help around the house.I have made daily chore last.It lasted for about two weeks and she said it was not worth earnin...
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- I have been a "bonus" mom for 10 years and my bonus child is a wonderful girl. She is now 15 years old and is a very responsible young lady. It is hard being a step mo...
- Instead of her earning money she can earn privilages. My 7 year old helps with dinner, dishes, laundry, vaccuming and picking up her room in order to earn TV time, tri...
- Hang in there- I'm sure you are doing a great job as a step mom! My kids are little, but what works for me is making it fun- a contest or a challenge, singing, etc. ...
New School
Asked by J.M. from Asheville
on October 31, 2007
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I have a 13 year old son,and got divorced about a year ago. He had grown up in the same area his whole life and was established in his school and with his friends. We ...
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- Have you tried a board transfer and if they said no - request a hearing for them to review your case again C.
- A little late I don't know how I missed this one. I to went thru a divorce and moved my daughter's junior year. Ga a first she'd drive me crazy. We moved here in Jul...
- Well, being a grandma, I can really feel for you and him. I had it happen to me- in 5th grade- 2 mo before the end of the year. I was absolutely miserable. I never mad...
Frenectomy or Not?
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on April 28, 2009
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Please help me Mommas! My 10 year old son's orthodontist has recommended a frenectomy. (this is the tissue that connects the lip to the gums. The ortho has said if ...
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- Hi Jane, Our daughter had to have a frenectomy for the very same reason. She was 9 years old at that time. It turned out to be a very quick and painless procedure (...
- One ortho recommended it for my 11 year old before she got braces. But, we went with another ortho who didn't say anything about it (price and we moved). After about...
- Hi, I had this procedure done 35 years ago when I was 12....I remember it being a little unpleasant at the time...but the orthodontist told my Mom that if that did not...
