Behavior - Colville, WA

my first thought is that there is something going on in her life that is causing her stress or pain. If she won't talk to you call her school counselor and tell him/her what is going on, they can then call your daughter in and hopefully be able to get some insight into what is going on. The years 11 and 12 were very hard for me, I was very shy and awkward and got teased at school. My parents were completely oblivious to it as they were having there own problems at the time. My school counselor helped me a great deal, it doesn't hurt to make a phone call and sometimes another perspective can help a ton.

Good luck.

If you can't talk to her ask a friend or relative to try and find out what's bothering her.

Also, she is entering pre-teen and I wouldn't be surprised if she start's her period within the year or next.

I have changed my food's for my little one. Some of this maybe due to additives, hormones, ect. Use organic food's less sugar's, get a pediatrician that know's about good suppliments for your daughter. My daughter actually likes vanilla soy milk more so than regular milk but, make sure she get calcium weither it be food or suppliment's.

Get her involved in some sort of activity! After school clubs, girl scouts? It will pass.

I have 3 daughters 18,17,and 8. My eldest has gone veggie and has lost 8 lbs in 1 week? So, I've cut back on meats, and changed to chicken, fish, and alot more fresh fruits and I've lost 3 1/2 lbs.

Good Luck,

L.

I agree that she needs to talk to someone other than you. Kids often open up to people who are not mom and dad. My 13 year old niece had a lot of issues and for years she kept serious secrets, but she finally opened up to the school counselor. If she is hitting or kicking her siblings, that is disrupting their lives and affecting them in such a bad way, that I would recommend seeking some help right away. If not a school counselor, then a professional therapist. Good Luck with your daughter and your family.

I have an 11 yr old boy with major attitude. He's sweet and smart, but some little insecurity in his subconscience must make him lash out with over-confidence and snippyness. He's also very sensitive and the slightest remark that may be construed as picking on him makes him cry. I hope it's the age and not some emotional need that's not being met. When we have one on one time together, it seems to help though. So, my only suggestion is to have a "date night" or "day/night out with mommy" where it's just the two of you and she has your undivided attention. Then maybe she'll let you in on what's been going on in her world. That may give you insight into why she may be angry and on a short fuse.

Good luck!

Do you have insurance, such as medicaid? You might want to try a few counseling sessions. I'm doing it with my three year old who has similar issues.