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Seeking Mom's Who's Daughter Growth Plates Stopped Growing....
Asked by G.L. from New York
on August 23, 2009
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My 12 year old daughter's growth plates stopped growing yet, she has not gotten her period yet. She has gone thru everything else with puberty but, not her menstrual ...
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- At the suggestion of our pediatrician, I take my son to and endocronologist due to delayed growth. He is 11 and could pass for an 8-9 year old as far as size goes. His...
- I was 2 months shy of my 17th bday when I got my first period. Like someone else said a few less years of cramps for me. The only thing I was told about getting my p...
- Find a gynecologist who specializes in Adolescent and gynoendocrinilogy. 12 is early to worry, but if you are concerned this specialty would be the one to go to.
Family Traditions
Asked by L.M. from Milwaukee
on August 15, 2007
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HI All-
I have two young children and looking to incorporate more traditions into our family. after all, it's those corny/funny things you do every year that make th...
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- Hi there! :) I, too, have been looking for traditions to carry on with my children. Here are a few I remember most from growing up: New Years Eve - Mom and Dad w...
- My tradition is at Christmas and I know it will sound corny, but we all have a fun time with it and I think others might too. I give a gag gift to everyone and write "...
- Hi, L.! Some of the best traditions happen by accident....when my kids were little, I always gave them underwear for Christmas. It was something they needed and anot...
Gray Hair Home Dye
Asked by A.V. from San Francisco
on April 18, 2009
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I have recently started getting patches of gray hair very close to my forehead and bangs area. I have been using some Clairol dye and recently also found a Surya henna...
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- Wow...at least I know I'm not alone! I, too, need to cover up at least some of the gray. Mine is mostly around my face and causes me to look drawn and washed out, so...
- Hi A., I started getting gray hair when I was in my 20's and did everything I could to hide it. Then one day I saw this gal who had hair dark brown like mine and s...
- Hello A.: Because of great strss due to my husbands leg being amputated; my hair started turning gray, and now is white. I had also tried all the nice and easy dyes w...
Children in Adult Conversations
Asked by D.P. from Sacramento
on August 16, 2009
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I have a friend that I enjoy hanging out with, but the problem is she allows her daughter, who is going in 7th grade, join in and inteject in adult conversation. When ...
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- You've gotten some good advice here already. I agree that you should stick w/telling yoru friend how you feel about her daughter being in the converstaion. Say somet...
- Hi there DP, Well, here's the bottom line as I see it. Her child's talking does not stop with your conversation. She carries it with her to her friends and repeat...
- DP, I could see the daughter having an opinion if the subject was one of her teachers, but other than that, no, I don't think she should be in on the conversation. I...
2Nd Row of Teeth
Asked by H.T. from Dallas
on December 17, 2008
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My son has a tooth growing from the roof of his mouth about an inch behind his regular row of teeth. I assume it is a permanent tooth that is blocked from growing in t...
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- How old is your son? My son was six and had a permanent tooth come in behind his baby tooth on the bottom (it was a bit loose but he was nice and slow about working o...
- H., My hubby's little sis had this problem. She lacked whatever the enzyme or something was to break down the baby tooth root so they didn't fall out on their own....
- I had this experience with ME. I had two teeth come in right behind my front teeth on the top. My mom took me to a dentist when I was in the third grade. I recommen...
Need Help Talking to 5 Year Old Daughter About Her Body
Asked by E.P. from Jackson
on June 4, 2008
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My Daughter is 5 and has finished Kindergarten. She has had a chronic yeast infection since she was 2 months old. And now she has began to ask what that part of her bo...
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- I have a 6 yr old son and 4 yr od daughter and they both refer to their private parts as their pee pee. You could also tell her the correct name. There is nothing wr...
- Sorry I'm late to respond but I was on vacation. I had the same dilemma when my now 17 yr old daughter was little- right down to very frequent yeast infections! I dec...
- I'm a fan of using real names for body parts. You don't have to go into great detail, just tell her it's a vagina. There's nothing dirty about that. Like you said, ...
Cling-y
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on September 6, 2006
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My little one just recently began teething 3weeeks ago, and now her bottom teeth are coming. SInce she has been teething she has been extremely clingy with me, refusin...
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- Hi Neena, My 11 month old has recently been through the same thing. He was clingy ALL the time and had to be carried everywhere. It was exhausting but it does get ...
- Yes, this is normal. Think about it, babies are very oral and suddenly their mouths HURT! Imagine what it must feel like having a bunch of teeth push thru gums! OW! Wh...
- Neena, I'm sure you are tired, but I promise you this will pass. If you respond by comforting your now-clingy daughter, you will help her immensely. It is NOT true ...
Father with Cancer
Asked by C.K. from York
on December 6, 2008
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My father was recently diagnosed with esophogus (SP?) cancer and it spread to the liver. HE has been very sick and taking chemo since May...he actually started it the...
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- C., My heart is breaking for you. My dad means the world to me, and I can't imagine how sad you must be right now. It is hard having to be strong for those older ...
- I am sorry C.. Enjoy every minute you can, the best you can. Be it here or other your father will always be with you. I lost my mom @4, my dad at 22 when he died ...
- I am so sorry to hear about your father. I know that it is a tough situation, my father has liver cancer (amongst other things) and it is very hard to swallow. I am ...
Car Seat Advise
Asked by S.Y. from Kansas City
on November 2, 2008
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My 2-1/2 year old son is not very tall(34"), but has a long torso and short legs. We are having difficulty finding a convertible car seat that accommodates him while ...
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- We have two of the Alpha Omega convertible car seats and they have a thing on the back that makes them slide up and down for taller children. They're still more expen...
- I have the Graco Nautilus and I LOVE it! It goes up to 52" and 65 lbs with a 5 point harness....the only one I found to go to that extent. Using just a seat belt (wi...
- I actually don't have that problem, my daughter is extemely tall for her age, so I can't relate on that aspect, but I don't understand about the budget! Have you trie...
