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My 17 Year Old Will Not Drink Water.
Asked by D.B. from Lancaster
on August 19, 2010
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What is the next best thing to drinking water. My youngest son never like the taste of water. Now he is almost 17 and still doesn't drink water. He's always had pro...
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- There's flavored water. I think some aren't carbonated, some are. My daughter is a toddler and gets runny if she drinks alot of fruit juice but refuses water after a w...
- He's 17-I think he should be able to understand the fact that he needs to have at least one glass a day-as a start. I started making myself drink a glass of water befo...
- I didn't read all of your responses but I wanted to add a few of my opinions from my experiences. I have always HATED water my whole life. I also struggled with consti...
17 Year Old Drinking
Asked by K.L. from Cleveland
on September 26, 2010
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My 17 year old came home tonight, past curfew, totally wasted. She was falling over drunk. Her friend (who was sober) brought her home and apologized multiple times ...
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- You need to find a good counselor. She needs someone to talk to without judgement or consequence. Our kids have a lot more stress than I ever feeling at that age. Kids...
- IT IS TIME FROM YOU TO BE A PARENT AND NOT A FRIEND. Take her to an AA meeting and make her talk with someone and listen to the stories. Tell her that she needs to go ...
- I hope she had a bad hangover and you didnt make it easy for her. I remember getting drunk on Boones farm when I was about that age, I barfed in my friends car and th...
15 Year Old Son Hates me.....do I Believe Him or Let It Slide?
Asked by B.G. from Los Angeles
on July 17, 2011
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Hi. I am so down today. I always knew it was "normal" for a 15 year old son not to like his parents, but it hurt me so badly today when he said it out loud. He told...
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- when we were teenagers, we didnt just hate our parents, we hated the entire world, everyone was against us, we knew everything at the same time we were trying to figur...
- I'm sorry for your pain, B.. Sometimes when it's hard to talk one on one, a letter can be very effective. Have you thought of writing a letter to him? There are se...
- Oh mama it hurts so much when they are like that. THe other mamas are right, and 8kidsdad. Rehearse what you will say to him when he says it again, or something ...
I Have a New 15 Year Old Foster Son in My Care Who Can't Wake up in the Morning
Asked by R.R. from New York
on December 1, 2008
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I just had a 15 year old sweet boy placed in my care who can not wake up in the morning.
He sets the alarm clock, it goes off for 40 minutes, wakes up everyone in the...
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- Hi R., You didn't mention if you know this boy very well, or what his background is. If you don't know his background can you get more information? How long has t...
- Dear R., I've raised two teenagers and always said they should make school hours from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. I think that's when teenagers function best. My dau...
- Thank you for being a foster parent for a teenager--as a former case worker I know how hard it is to find a good foster home for a teenager (even ones who are nice kid...
Water Conservation....
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on July 12, 2011
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I'm THINKING about doing this - we did this when I was younger living in Southern California during a drought and it well, even then it bothered me....
To save on w...
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- I've gotta be honest here. I could never do that. Just the thought of it splashing up on me while I go pee... Even so...good for you if you want to try! =)
- My hubby and I don't usually flush unless there are solids or a smell is developing. Our well tends to pull up grit in the summer, but even if it didn't, I know that w...
- Well, no. One reason is if everyone is peeing in there and using TP each time, when it did finally get flushed, wouldn't it get backed up with all the extra TP in the...
My 17 Year Old Daughter Ran Away and Doesn't Seem to Be Sorry She Did It!!!
Asked by A.H. from Tampa
on August 21, 2006
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My daughter ran away and was gone for 3 wks before I found her. She hasn't said she was sorry and has a "I'm an adult" attitude. How do I punish her with out having he...
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- Like all the other mom's who responded I feel there is a communication gap there, and I also know how difficult it is to communicate with a 17 year old. One thing you...
- More than a punishment what you need to find out why she ran away. I am a mother of a 13 years old boy. Thanks God we are not facing those difficulties yet and I hope ...
- 17 is a tough age!!! She is sprouting wings and should do so with respect and limitations. As long as she lives with you this is a requirement. If she wants to "move...
Advice on How to Handle a Sexually Active 16 Year Old Girl.
Asked by D.L. from Dallas
on May 24, 2008
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My 16 year old daughter was recently found to be sexually active. My husband and I of course are now worried that she will get pregnant. We have decided to take her ...
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- If you want her to understand the consequences of her actions, you need to talk to her without coming off as being mean or aggressive. Make her feel comfortable talkin...
- As the mom of a now 18 year old daughter who was sexually active at 15(apparently) and had a baby at 16, I urge you to take her to have a pap and be put on birth contr...
- Have you thought about true love waits? My mom gave me a ring was a symbol of waiting till I was married. Ok I am going to be honest I didnt wait either though. She d...
What Could Cause Swelling in a 16 Year Old Girl?
Asked by A.B. from Fayetteville
on April 23, 2010
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My daughter is 16 years old and has gained about 30 pounds in the past 4 months. My husband and I are both very thin and all 3 of us are on the same diet. I just thoug...
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- I agree with Mandy -- take her to the doctor and have her thyroid checked. The doctor will probably suggest a few other blood tests as well. Is she on any medications ...
- Not trying to insult you but are you sure she is not pregnant and you are in denial? If not how is her salt intake? Does she drink enough water? What about her stres...
- i'd have her to a dr asap. so many things could be going on... diabetes, thyroid problem, other endocrine issues. i'd have some bloodwork done immediately, like bef...
No Flouride from Drinking Water
Asked by M.R. from Denver
on October 26, 2008
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We just moved into a new home and are on well water. Now, I know that a great deal of our flouride comes from tap water, but are my kids not getting it now because we...
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- I would suggest spending the money to have your well water tested before doing drops. Many well waters have flouride naturally. it's a fairly narrow range of flourid...
- I believe you can get drops over the counter at your local pharmacy, or your dr can prescribe it for you. But yes, your kids will need a supplement of flouride.
- We had a well for 7 years and yes, you're rright t be aware of this. Just ask your pediatrician - he or she can give you a Rx for fluoride drops for your baby. Your o...
Water Play Areas for Toddler
Asked by N.S. from Tampa
on August 27, 2007
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Just wondering what some good water play areas are for toddlers - it is too hot for the regular park! I had heard there is a splash zone in oldsmar - but isn't there a...
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- Go to the Highland Rec Center, its a water park, they have all sorts of cool slides and pools and stuff and its really cheap to join. Its in Largo on Highland. I got t...
- And I thought I was tired. There are two I go to. The one at Lowry Park in the Austraila area, it's not too big and it's fun. The other is at the Aquarium. The outdoor...
- It's not big but one of my favorites is a water fountain play area at Kate Jackson park in Hyde Park in Tampa. My 19 month old loves to play there and it has a great ...
