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"The Talk" with My Daughter
Asked by T.S. from Oklahoma City
on February 15, 2009
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Ok, so I've looked all over this website, but I haven't found one post on this issue... At what age should you talk with your daughter about her body and her period? ...
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- We started the "talk" using books about animals etc, that I researched at the book store. Of course, I started the information at about 7-8 years old. I wanted to make...
- BTW/FYI, the more meat and animal products she eats, the earlier her period will come. Also, exposure to plastics and chemicals like cleaners has a significant effect...
- Instead of "the talk" think about it as a lifelong conversation. Certainly with 2 younger sibs, she had some questions about where babies come from. Of course you ha...
Book Referral for Personal Hygene!
Asked by W.S. from Los Angeles
on August 4, 2008
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My oldest daughter is turning 10 in October and is starting to develop. I am wondering if any moms have any good book suggestions on taking care of her body. We are ...
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- Hi W., When I saw your request, I immediately remembered a book I saw about girls taking care of themselves. My daughter was only 6 at the time, but I thought it w...
- The "American Girl" series is great.. .and is real popular with girls that age. YOu can get it from www.amazon.com The book is called " The Care & Keeping Of You- t...
- A book I remember from that stage of my life is "Are You There God? It's Me, Margret." by Judy Blume. While it is fiction it really explains the emotions and changes ...
What Age Is Appropriate to Begin Leaving Your Children Home Alone....?
Asked by R.S. from Los Angeles
on September 2, 2007
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I wanted to get some opinions on what age would be appropriate to begin leaving children at home alone, not necessarily for extednded periods of time or over night or ...
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- There are actually laws about how old a child must be before he or she can be left alone legally. I would caution on this side of things.. if ever something were to ha...
- Well... it all depends on how mature they are. For example i know some kids that shouldn't be left at home alone cause they are to immature and on the other hand i kno...
- i started leaving my kids home alone right after my oldest turned 13 (my daughters are 7, 9, 13 y/o)... sometimes i leave my 7 and 9 year old alone, but, my parents li...
My 11 Yr Old Step-Daughter and Boys!!!
Asked by K.M. from Hartford
on December 3, 2007
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So my 11 yr old, almost 12, step daughter seems to be getting in deep with the boys. She is in the 7th grade, so her peers are mostly 13. So she is a little behind hor...
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- Hi K., I agree with you it does sound concerning. I also agree that the cousin is probably not someone whom you want your step daughter socializing with. A two ye...
- Make sure she is informed about her body and what she should expect at her age. Tell her to respect herself and FIND A BOY WHO WILL DO THE SAME... if you are honest a...
- I am 12 years old...I will tell you that I am not a mom really, if your wondering. But in cases like this I think I am very big help. In middle school, a lot of st...
Single Parent Response Only Please
Asked by D.J. from Houston
on April 5, 2008
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I am a single mom with two boys 15 & 19 theses are good boys my 19 year old graduated in the top 5% of his class he is now in college doing well, to be honest he is my...
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- although I am married now, I was a single parent to a teenage boy for ten years! perhaps he is tired of being compared to the perfect son! Teenagers have a hard time f...
- I am a single parent to three kids. My oldest is 11 and is starting to want to go out without telling me where he is. He even missed dinner this week because I could...
- Hi, D.! You sound like a great mom. I am not single, but I was raised by a single mom and so was my brother. He turned out to be a great person, good dad, etc....
Motivating Teenage Underachievers
Asked by M.G. from Peoria
on February 2, 2007
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I hope someone has some advice that works with a teenage boy. He is 15 and like most teenagers is doing his own thing. The boy is an organizational nightmare. If he do...
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- He sounds like to me that he just doesn't know how to organize his life and responsibilities. Teens have to learn these skills, and it is easier for some than others....
- M.-You are describing my 15 year old son. He has been in the "gifted" program since 6th grade. He is a couple points away from genius IQ. I could always count on hi...
- Hi M., Your son and mine are seperated twins! Organizational nightmares!! James is an "A" student - he understands all the material, gets A's on all his ...
Need Teenager Is Causing Me to Lose Sleep.
Asked by R.N. from Little Rock
on July 4, 2008
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My 17 soon to be 18 daughter is planning on moving in with her 19 yr old boyfriend. I know that she can legally and I don't have an major issue with her moving out. T...
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- WOW!!! I totally feel you :( I am 25 years old and put my mother through the same thing. The thing is...kids will be kids and we all have to learn from our own mistake...
- Have you told the 18 year old all that is expected of her by moving out. Have you really talked to her about what she expectes that moving in with this boy will be li...
- Since she will be 18 soon I don't know that there is anything that you can do. I would suggest that you continue to urge her to user her scholarship and go to school ...
Is My Boy Ready for Kindergarten?
Asked by K.M. from Austin
on March 25, 2009
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My son turns 5 in June and I am on the fence on if I should send him to Kindergarten in August or hold him back for 1 year. I feel my son is a young for his age...he ...
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- Hi K.- This is certainly a subject that gives you lots of different advice! I personally am a strong advocate in holding children back who are on the fence but only ...
- K., My son also has a June birthday. We held him back and he is now 13. I don't regret it at all. He was bright but very immature. June is a good month because he wi...
- Hi K.. My opinion: hold him back. It may be difficult having 2 boys in Kinder at the same time, but it could also be a good thing. Your son is delayed and I think...
Is It Independence or Defiance?
Asked by M.T. from San Francisco
on February 23, 2009
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Hi mamas...Ok, I have tried to write this post a number of times but I have so much to get out I don't know where to begin (sorry...and thank you in advance for readin...
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- Yes, I'd say relax your rules. Just keep remembering the rule: Pick Your Battles. Especially with strong-willed children. If she wants to wear sandals in the rain,...
- Okay. You do answer your own question here. You think she snuck them because she knew you'd say no. That is, she was deliberately doing something she knew was again...
- I was having similar issues and like you, I wasn't worried about the things going to school I just didn't like the sneaking part. So, we have a rule in my house that ...
Teenage Daughter
Asked by T.R. from Dallas
on May 19, 2007
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My 15 year old respects her dad and I when we are around and she does what she is told. After school she is home for an hour by herself, she doesnt do what she is supp...
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- Hi T....what exactly is your question here?
- I hate to say this because I am sure it wont be easy, but if she cant behave on her own, then you cant leave her alone!! I would also try to get her involved in some ...
- Sounds like she needs a nanny. It will do no good to tell her she is in charge of the younger ones since she has shown you can not trust her. And you can tell her th...
