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Preteen Lying
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on April 20, 2009
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My daughter was a half hour late coming home from the bus. When I asked her why she was late, she said she was talking to friends at the bus stop. I viewed her yahoo ...
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- I am gonna say i have learned with my kids that if i am open with them they are open with me.....My son will tell me the truth on anything...I would say tell her you r...
- Just wondering...does she know you check her emails? I'm not there yet and am unsure if parents do this openly or just for info gathering............... I guess I w...
- I would not lie to her to try to catch her in a lie. I would confront her about the matter being open and direct. This is what the emails say, I am concerned that you...
Preteen Taking Zoloft
Asked by A.B. from Oklahoma City
on June 7, 2007
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Does anyone know a preteen thats been on zoloft? My 10 yr old has recently been put on it and I would like to know if anyone knows a preteen that it has help or has ha...
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- Please request her to be taken off of the Zoloft... it states in the side effects that it can cause serious thoughts of suicide in children under the age of 18. I know...
- My 16 yr old tried it a few years ago but it made her even more angry and aggitated. Come to find out she was later diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. I would just cauti...
- I don't know about zoloft but with all the news articles I would be a little scared. I have a preteen son who takes depakote and risperdal for bi-polar depression. You...
Preteen Hates Everyone
Asked by K.B. from Tampa
on October 26, 2011
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I want to ask if you all think this is a more serious situation than normal preteen angst. My sister and her husband were divorced last year and she's gotten to the po...
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- They need to be in therapy "together", not just the son going alone. It's obviously not working. And yes, I think there is a bigger issue, it's not normal for an 11 ...
- If he's going to a counselor already, then they need to be addressing this with the counselor. It sounds like he's just really angry with everyone and the world in ge...
- Counseling helps...when you have the right one. At 11, he's already been taught that it's ok to have no respect for authority so it's going to take a while to undo the...
Anyone Have Any Advice on Preteen Attitude????
Asked by L.D. from Kansas City
on August 29, 2008
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My daughter is 11 1/2 going on 31. Does anyone have any advice about how to handle pre-teen attitude???? Lately, it's gotten worse. I really think that it's just ge...
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- In the past I have dealt with children who were being disrespectful at a child care center. When they said something with an attitude, I told them they may not speak ...
- Dear L., Hang in there. I would say for the most part, let it roll off you. Although I don't think you should have to tolerate anything abusive or offensive. Maybe...
- Good Morning L., what your in for is sort of like a roller coaster ride of a life time. Girls get those little attitudes all the time. If you check with your mom she c...
Preteen Mumbles
Asked by P.H. from Chicago
on September 17, 2010
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Do any of you moms have this problem where your child mumbles? Is mumbling a symptom of any problems this child might be having? What do you do? It so hard to keep as...
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- My daughter does, and she talks fast so you have no clue what she is saying. I tell her she has to talk clearly or she loses out since she does not get what she wants...
- I am so glad you asked this question!!!!!My otherwise sweet 11 year old does this and it makes me crazy. I have asked him nicely (and sometimes not so nicely) to spea...
- ugh, this is SO frustrating! I tell my son, " are you talking to me? Oh, sorry, I didn't know...if you want me to know you're talking to me you have to make eye con...
Acne and Preteen
Asked by S.F. from San Francisco
on April 23, 2008
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My 12 year old daughter has hit the age of acne. She has started to break out and I want to jump on it before it causes problems with her skin. She is good about he...
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- I developed hormonal acne after my children were born. I tried so many things. I even used a very strong prescription from my doctor. Nothing worked very well. I f...
- Try Paula's Choice online. They have good information and I like the products(when were good about using them.
- Mary Kay has a GREAT skincare line that's just right for teens called Velocity. There's a facial cleanser and moisturizer that should be used both in the morning and a...
Pre-teen Daughter's Sadness
Asked by M.P. from Dallas
on June 12, 2008
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Hi Moms. I'm seeking help/advice for my pre-teen daughter who has episodes of unexplained sadness. I've noticed this over the past few months (probably since Jan) that...
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- Sheesh, I am now older than 35 and have tearful days during the "emotional" time during my cycle. I cry because I had a bad dream or they didn't have my kind of bread ...
- my sister in law had to get on birth control to balance out her hormonal episodes. it was very young too, like around 13 yrs i believe.
- I was sad alot when I was a teen. Sometimes it was related to my cycle but to be honest I think I was depressed. It wasn't until after my daughter was born and I was d...
Pre-teen Crisis!!! HELP PLEASE...
Asked by E.C. from Rochester
on February 6, 2008
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I have a pre-teen that’s in junior high school. She would normally come home with A’s and B’s (maybe one or two C’s) on her report card, I’ve never had any i...
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- Hi E..... Yea, 7th grade is when it started with my daughter too.. its when they really become their own person and become independent, and start making "friends!" ...
- well teens man they are a whole different world. i have 3 girls and my oldest started acting out in 7th grade no matter how i tried to help her educational wise and pe...
- I have been experiencing the same thing with my 7th grade boy. In talking with other middle school moms, I have discovered it is a pretty common condition tied into th...
Needing Advice on What to Buy for My 2 Preteen Boys for Christmas
Asked by M.M. from Knoxville
on November 2, 2007
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I am at a loss as to what to buy for my 2 preteen boys and even my 8 almost 9 year old boy. They are too old to play with toys...they enjoy video games but those can ...
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- I have two grandsons that are 12 and 14. I like to go to the discovery isle at Target or Toys R Us and look at the learning items like telescopes, or things that will ...
- If your boys are creative try paint sets or writing materials. Boys also like trading cards and collectible figures. model cars and die cast kits. role playing games w...
- I explain to my older children about the cost. I explain to them that just because it looks like more was spent on their younger sister, it was not. I tell them that I...
Suitable Movies for Preteen Boys
Asked by E.B. from Beaumont
on November 23, 2011
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Any ideas for movies, holiday and otherwise, for preteen boys?? Thanks so much for any help you could give me! Have a blessed Thanksgiving!!
