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10 Year Old Daughter Going Through "Puberty"
Asked by B.K. from York
on September 4, 2009
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My daughter who will be 11 in a few months and just started 5th grade just started her period this week. I was in 6th grade when I first got mine and of course don't ...
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- 10 is early-- only about 10% of girls have started their period before age 11. I remember being told that it would be sporadic when mine started, but I was regular...
- It can take up to two years, from the first period, to have a normal cycle. Your daughter may miss a few months or have two periods within a month. It is all normal as...
- For starters, I would NOT take her to the gynocologist. That would be pointless and fruitless and would make her think she is "sick" because she got her period. ...
What Is the Best Razor to Start My Oldest Out With?
Asked by S.H. from Huntington
on April 22, 2008
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My boyfriends oldest daughter just turned 11, she is scared to death of shaving, however she is starting puberty. She now has hair other places than just her legs. I a...
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- Hi, You are awesome! Like one other poster said, I have 2 boys, and I thought I had it tough! GOD SPEED I am with a few of the others, GILETTE MACH 3. It'...
- What about an electric razor...or Nair?
- Hello! My daughter has very thick dark hair and light skin. She was being teased in 3rd grade about all the hair on her legs and arms. It was hurtingher so bad th...
Teenagers and Dating
Asked by A.D. from Anchorage
on February 18, 2008
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well I have a 13yr old boy who started jr. high this yr and started dating he didn't bother telling me I had to hear from a second source his aunt who also has a 13yr ...
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- Hi A., I have a 15 year old daughter who has a boyfriend. I think you should not be to pushy but find out as much as you can about the girl and how long they have been...
- I think if he dating you should have a sex talk . Be open, honest, and unembarrassed about sex. Respond to questions about sex--no matter how blunt--rationally, calmly...
- My son is 11 and he has had a girlfriend all school year. They have been to Halloween parties together and school dances. They don't see each other outside of school b...
14 Almost 15 Year Old Daughter. ( Dating )
Asked by A.C. from Los Angeles
on March 6, 2009
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I have a 14 year old daughter, who is a great kid. She gets good grades in school and is very much into her grades.
My daughter has a great group of friends. Most ...
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- I have two girls 13 and 14. This is what I do. My girls know the routine by now. Mom and dad have to both agree on what and where they are going and doing. They know I...
- A., I know you've probably had your fill of advice, but I just wanted to offer one more perspective... My first date was when I was 14 (almost 15), and my parents l...
- Hi A., I am the mother of 4 kids, (16~boy, 13~girl, 3~girl and 1.5~boy) and we don't allow our kids to have boyfriends/girlfriends. Now, my oldest, 16, he has been goi...
First Time Use of TAMPONS!!!
Asked by L. from Dallas
on March 28, 2007
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Help! My 14 yr old daughter told me tonight that she wants to try a tampon. Last summer, she had said "I'll never use a tampon!" which was music to my ears!!! But n...
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- She's 14, most girls that age don't need a lot of hands on attention. I say sit her down, let her read the instructions. Ask her if she has any questions. Give her a h...
- I remember that my mom bought me the smallest you can find. You know, the ones we use for ultra light days. It was easier for me to start with the small ones and wea...
- Ok from personal experience tell her to take both card board/plastic pieces out. If you don't it acts like a funnel and its to comfortable. No one ever told me that an...
Looking for Book About Puberty for 12 Year Old Son
Asked by D.R. from Austin
on May 18, 2008
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HELP!
Can anyone recommend a book or books on puberty for my 12 year old son? He is an avid reader so hopefully not something babyish-he's rather scientific and fact...
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- Hi, D.. A great book on puberty is "Whats Happening To Me?" by Peter Mayle. At first glance you might think, because of the fun (and humerous) illustrations, that ...
- My kids talk to me about everything. Even so, I bought a book for my daughter's about puberty and taking care of their body...and am looking for one for my son. It...
- I cannot stress enough the importance of communicating with your child. It may be a little uncomfortable at first especially on this subject but it will get easier. He...
Middle School Prom
Asked by C.D. from Indianapolis
on December 10, 2008
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I need some advice, my daughter who is 13 comes homes yesterday telling me her middle school is having a prom in February. I said prom for midle school, now my issue i...
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- Prom in middle school = ridiculous Just my opinion.
- I without a doubt think "Prom" should be reserved for high school only, however, do you think maybe it is not going to be as "promy" as it is in highschool. I would ca...
- I don't recall having any dances/mixers before high-school, and even then, Freshmen weren't allowed to go to the dances, but there was a mixer in the spring they could...
11 Yr Old Daughter Need Counseling? Depression?
Asked by A.G. from Detroit
on April 10, 2008
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My daughter is 11 & acting grumpy & tired most of the time. She used to go to her room to get away from her brother, but now she stays in there most of the time. She o...
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- AHHH, puberty.... What a horendous time of all of our lives. I am so NOT looking forward to my daughter going thru it. lol If it wern't for weight gain I'd love to ea...
- 11 yr old girls grrrrr what a age they are down right rotten i have brought three pass that age and i much rather have a root canal with out pain meds it will get bet...
- I have 3 daughters. I started a notebook with my oldest when she started high school. In it, I wrote to her that this was ours, I would write in it a short note and ...
Puberty Questions
Asked by M.H. from Richmond
on November 9, 2008
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My son is getting ready to turn 10 years old and he has started growing pubic hair. Isn't that young? I'm freaking out a little... Also, does anyone have an opinion ...
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- Age ten isn't too young. Every child develops differently. As far as books to explain, the classic favorites are "What's Happening to Me?" and "Where Did I Come From...
- My son is 10 and we bought a book called "Let's Talk About S-E-X" from Amazon.com. I read it to him while his dad was driving on a vacation road trip and we discussed...
- Kids seem to mature earlier and earlier these days, but growing pubic hair is just the first sign of a process that will take him well into his teens. I'd say you...
