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11 Year Old Still Soiling Pants
Asked by L. from Detroit
on September 7, 2009
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Any advice on how to get my 11 year old boy to stop soiling his underwear. He has been potty trained since 3 1/2 years old but going to the bathroom is not a priority...
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- Ask him some questions about this. There is a condition where about a tablespoon comes out in their underwear and it is something that just happens without the child b...
- I would talk to his doctor. That does not sound at all normal to me. The only thing I can think of is keeping those flushable wet wipes in the bathroom and encoura...
- As a mother of 3 boys, one of the things I have done, is to tell him that if he can't start taking care of himself, you'll go in there and start going in the bathroom ...
16 Year Old Daughter Issues
Asked by L.D. from Cumberland
on September 3, 2009
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my 16 year old daughter does not practice good hygiene, has very few friends, and does not like to socialize. Prefers to sit in room and draw pictures of cats most of...
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- I would be concerned. Have you talked to her to see if anything is bothering her? This sounds like it could be depression. It might be a good idea to make an appointme...
- I'm guessing some level of depression, too. I would seek help from a counselor.
- Hi L., Short answer, yes, be concerned! Get her some help now, much easier now than later. Good luck to you, the teen years can be really rough for everyone. ...
Sweet Husband's Poor Hygiene Problems: Warning, It's a Little Gross
Asked by M.D. from Salt Lake City
on June 18, 2009
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I have a very sweet and sensitive husband who is so in love with me, and I'm so in love back. But he struggles with something very embarrassing. After a bowel moveme...
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- I don't have any great advice, but have you tried wet wipes? Maybe if you get some flushable wipes it will help him get everything. My kids and hubby all use these a...
- Definitaly a medical issue- possibly tied to his weight or his diet, but it could be something more dangerous. If he won't talk to his doctor about it, you should. I...
- Has he tried using wet wipes? Sometimes it is hard to get everything off there especially the bigger you are. I bet it would help to try using wet wipes since that cle...
Son's Stinky Feet
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on August 17, 2009
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Mamas,
Please help. My son ends up with stinky feet whenever he wears his sandals. He does not get stinky feet if he wears socks and tennis shoes or his flip flops. I...
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- I have the same issue with my 3yr old son. I wash the shoes (even though you aren't supp to) and try to put odor eaters on every morning. It doesn't help 100% but it ...
- Well I'm familiar with this problem ") The only thing to do is keep him in real leather shoes or have him ALWAYS wear socks. As for getting the stink out you can try p...
- Hello M., if you soak them in bleach then your son will absorb bleach through the bottom of his feet. how about pouring some baking soda on them overnight? Good l...
Dental Charges
Asked by C.S. from Oklahoma City
on August 12, 2009
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Hi! Has anyone ever been charged for "oral hygiene instruction" by your pediatric dentist? I find this kind of a bogus charge that should be included in the exam. In...
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- Never!!!! Never heard of it! It's usually just a fee for cleaning, x-rays if they are taken but I have never heard of that, sounds rediculous. Ask about it or find a...
- My daughter receives care at a regular dentist and receives oral hygiene instruction as part of each cleaning and exam. I would have to say that is part of their job w...
- That sounds bogus to me too. The first pediatric dentist I found here didn't allow us to go back with our child on the 2nd visit. My son is very cooperative, so I ha...
Seeking Nail Salon in North Torrance
Asked by M.L. from Los Angeles
on April 11, 2008
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I just recently moved to North Torrance and am looking for a local nail salon that is inexpensive, primarily for pedicures. It doesn't necessarily have to have the spa...
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- Hi M., I also live in N. Torrance and have been going to "2000 Nails" on 182nd & Prairie. It is the salon closer to the inside corner, NOT the one closer to Little ...
- Hello M.. Welcome to North Torrance. I've been going to a Nail Salon called "The Nail Gallery" since she opened her own business back in the 1980. She/Salon is very...
- Hello M.! I also live in North Torrance with 2 boys! I recently went to a nail salon that I loved, and will continue to go there. It is on the corner of Torrance Bl...
Help! How Do I Deal with the Neighbor Childs Lack of Hygiene
Asked by P.R. from Grand Rapids
on November 24, 2008
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My daughter plays with the neighbors daughter shes 9 and my daughter is 6.The issue is most of the time she comes over she smells musty. My daughter also sweats and be...
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- Hello P., This is not the girls issue, but her parents. I was raised in a very discusting enviroment also, so I can speak from experience. Do not embarrase this girl,...
- no child needs deodarant until puberty. if they stink then they need a bath. i dont think you can do anything really.
- Most girls odn't need deodorant, just good hygiene, unless she is developing early. I would be concerned about giving your own daughter deodorant at the age of 6, the...
Need Help Trying to Get 51/2 Year Old Son to Stop Sucking His Fingers.....
Asked by B.P. from Chicago
on May 22, 2008
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My son is 5, going to be 6 in August. He has sucked his fingers since he was an infant. We are looking for ways to get him to stop this habit...for many reasons from h...
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- I am going to assume that he does this mainly at night...if so(I guess you can even try it during the day) put a pair of socks on his hands-some may say that is mean.....
- B., I've got a 5 1/4yr old daughter - same issue. It helps that she wants to wear nail polish and I won't let her because I hate the idea of her eating it off. She d...
- I understand where you are coming from as I have a 5 1/2 year old that will not stop sucking his thumb. If you get any good information please pass it on to me. We h...
Brushing 1 Yr Old's Teeth
Asked by G.P. from New York
on July 20, 2009
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Hello moms. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make teeth brushing less stressful for both mom and baby? I "try" to brush my son's teeth every morning and at n...
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- Hi G.: Have you tried soft bristle toothbrush or creating the teeth-brushing sing a long song? Or perhaps starting out with a safe, non-toxic mouth wash, then gradu...
- Hi G.. I am a pediatric dentist and i have a 15 month old. As a pediatric dentist, it is important to brush his teeth especially at night to avoid early childhood ca...
- some of these responses cracked me up. Putting your babies/toddlers in headlocks in order to get their teeth brushed??? Yeah, that sounds enjoyable. Just try to m...
Circumcision
Asked by C.K. from Minneapolis
on August 17, 2006
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My son is 3 months old and we did not and do not plan to have him circumcized. I have heard that it is medically unnecessary anyway. I have heard from a family member ...
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- When I was pregnant, I talked to a lot of people to get opinions, and what made up my mind was when someone told me about a 40 year old who got a bad infection and had...
- Hello, I have a 2 1/2 yr old son and I chose to Circ. him due to my very own father. He was in his late 50's when he needed "it" done. He had went through years of in...
- Hi C. - My 18 month old son is not circumcised. My husband that I have been married to for 17 years is 45 years old and he is not circumsiced. Neither my son or h...
