Preteens and Teens - Page 8

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Semantics - members of blended families feel free to chime in started by jdsf (9/2/11 at 2:14pm)	DH & I have a 9 year old boy & a 7 year old girl, he's their... 9/2/11 at 5:26pm by Mummoth	3	347
Please help with lunch bag started by neonalee (8/28/11 at 11:29am)	I don't know if they're still in stock, but Old Navy usually... 9/2/11 at 12:47pm by jdsf	15	640
Discipline and the depressed/anxious tween started by Evan&Anna's_Mom (9/1/11 at 4:42pm)	Do you have any charter schools in your area? Many of them... 9/2/11 at 12:17pm by jdsf	6	333
Ten year old lying a lot started by RubyWild (8/29/11 at 7:53pm)	From the time I was 9-12 I lied about everything. Absolutely... 9/1/11 at 4:46pm by Adaline'sMama	5	1,299
A 16 year old, a phone and a computer. started by journeymom (8/15/11 at 9:12pm)	I totally get this. I have an almost-16 year old boy and have... 8/31/11 at 9:36am by McGucks	9	798
If your teen has his/her learner's permit, how's it going? started by McGucks (8/8/11 at 10:54am)	My daughter got her permit when she was 15 years & 9 months... 8/28/11 at 9:17pm by Jennyfur	11	988
Tiny pads? started by incorrigible (8/26/11 at 10:39am)	Thank you both for the recommendations. They're both... 8/28/11 at 1:04am by incorrigible	7	556
The "Stopping my teenager from texting while driving" thread started by Dar (8/26/11 at 8:29pm)	I deleted this thread because the OP was a spammer - one post,... 8/26/11 at 8:29pm by Dar	0	419
Could use some advice started by Katie T (7/31/11 at 8:51pm)	My oldest is going to be 13 in November. I completely agree... 8/22/11 at 7:55am by CarrieMF	11	1,095
How much SLEEP is needed and how much TV is OK? started by seacatnp (8/14/11 at 8:21am)	My son is 11, and he needs about 9-10 hours of sleep per night... 8/21/11 at 5:48pm by Sabrina78	17	910
Describe your relationship with your teen in five words. started by McGucks (7/2/11 at 2:41pm)	There is no way to keep to five words and get any semblance of... 8/21/11 at 4:05pm by Kirsten	14	2,280
Peer pressure at 11. started by onthemove (8/6/11 at 8:43am)	When my oldest was around 11 years old I remember all the kids... 8/21/11 at 3:26pm by mommy68	9	1,153
Should I Say Something? started by lunabelly (8/9/11 at 6:04pm)	yeah this! I agree totally. You don't have to mention the part... 8/21/11 at 3:21pm by mommy68	14	959
Having a difficult time with 16 year old son - Please help. started by mumof3 (8/19/11 at 1:17am)	You start your first post stating, "I really feel like... 8/20/11 at 11:25am by aparent	4	887
Teen not listening; how to encourage good listening skills started by intime0 (8/15/11 at 11:45pm)	I read somewhere that really close listening does the... 8/17/11 at 11:18am by aparent	1	720
13 and in trouble started by junipermoon (8/14/11 at 8:59pm)	sorry realized the info was probably too private to post... 8/14/11 at 8:59pm by junipermoon	0	716
Advice re: 10yo son and his bossy friend started by genifer (7/28/11 at 12:49am)	Cavy gave you a great reply! I'll second that and perhaps... 8/14/11 at 5:36pm by harrietsmama	3	1,251
Bullying By Other Boys started by belindaJ (8/10/11 at 5:36pm)	This was my now 19yo. Realistically, I can understand how he... 8/13/11 at 9:25pm by mtiger	2	805
Summer before college syndrome started by daylily (8/5/11 at 6:28pm)	Not a parent of a teen, but I do remember being the teen. My... 8/12/11 at 9:08am by JollyGG	5	1,256
My daughter is very controlling started by HannaJoy (8/6/11 at 4:25pm)	I would try a couple things. First of all boundaries are a... 8/9/11 at 8:32pm by zebra15	6	1,425
is it normal ? started by Super-mom (6/30/11 at 11:00pm)	(no title) 8/7/11 at 9:09am by Kanna	9	1,481
Really need help! started by Jill Rae (8/6/11 at 8:01am)	I want to thank you. My DH and I sat down and agreed upon some... 8/7/11 at 8:33am by Jill Rae	4	891
9yo growth spurt? Is a big jump on the growth chart normal? started by HeatherB (5/19/11 at 12:31am)	Another thing to look at is his feet -- my kids' feet always... 8/7/11 at 12:00am by LynnS6	7	1,433
Concerned How my Son sees me started by RachaelH (8/4/11 at 4:26pm)	I'm with Stormbride. It's normal in children/teen fiction to... 8/6/11 at 11:27pm by Linda on the...	3	1,026
Helping My Son Understand the Importance of Personal Hygiene... started by hazeldust (7/16/11 at 7:02pm)	My youngest will be 13 next month. DD got it quick and ds#1... 8/3/11 at 8:46pm by 34me	11	1,699
dying a 13yo's hair a funky color,advice on how to do it started by muldey (7/26/11 at 6:02pm)	IMO Manic Panic is pretty weak. We never got really bright,... 7/29/11 at 9:39am by Dar	11	1,519
Getting through the day to day... started by happyday8598 (7/26/11 at 6:23am)	My are still a bit younger but they are definately heading in... 7/28/11 at 1:08am by genifer	3	1,233
strangers in your house started by 2xy (7/23/11 at 5:55pm)	Having had some of ds's prized collection disappear, I can... 7/25/11 at 10:13am by 4evermom	8	1,507
Anybody with a 15 or 16 year old boy out there? started by McGucks (7/8/11 at 1:42pm) 1 2	Thank you, 2XY. 7/25/11 at 7:51am by mtiger	30	2,118
NEED to brag! started by MicheleRMT (7/10/11 at 3:06pm)	Thank you.. that means a lot. I don't know anything about... 7/24/11 at 2:20pm by MicheleRMT	8	1,333
9 year old boy and pimples? started by TripMom (7/23/11 at 6:18pm)	Not acne. But I must say I'm surprised to find a pimple on... 7/23/11 at 6:18pm by TripMom	0	1,708
What age did your teen start working? started by amydidit (6/16/11 at 6:08pm) 1 2	My son is 15 and works for his dad (who is self-employed of 25... 7/22/11 at 6:43pm by mommy68	21	2,273
back to school shopping started by neonalee (7/20/11 at 10:00am)	Oh I sure hope it's short! I remember that phase (barely) but... 7/22/11 at 3:25pm by neonalee	10	1,405
Intuitive, sensitive and depressed 19 yr old boy started by foodmachine (6/8/11 at 3:23am)	As someone who was diagnosed with depression in my teens and... 7/21/11 at 7:45pm by ashtak	5	1,242
16 yo daughter and father arguing about driving, money, etc. started by dulcinea922 (7/12/11 at 10:47am)	Is there a chance your DH could read this thread? ... 7/18/11 at 7:46am by aparent	7	1,725
Elementary school vs High school started by meemee (7/5/11 at 6:40pm)	I teach in a public high school; I can tell in an instant... 7/8/11 at 8:12am by mar123	7	1,453
12yo still believes in Santa/Easter Bunny? Should we tell him? started by ArtsyHeartsy (4/26/11 at 9:22am)	Hi ArtsyHeartsy, just wondering where this issue stands? My... 7/4/11 at 10:10pm by neonalee	12	2,327
When did your dc start to "focus" on a particular activity? started by AAK (6/24/11 at 12:39pm)	Thanks all--I am going to stop overthinking this now. :) Amy 7/2/11 at 7:45am by AAK	5	1,353
Summer things to do were mostly for younger kids started by Dancianna (6/7/11 at 7:05am)	Thanks, Joy. I hadn't really thought of the local colleges... 6/27/11 at 6:15pm by Dancianna	18	1,389
Need quick facebook advice from u smart mamas! started by seacat (6/7/11 at 10:15am) 1 2	We made my firstborn wait until he was 13 and then required... 6/27/11 at 2:07pm by Juuulie	27	1,795
Summer activities for a twelve year old started by LillithLV (6/25/11 at 11:27am)	did you see this recent thread? ... 6/27/11 at 8:57am by Linda on the...	6	4,524
favourite books for parenting teens? started by Shantimama (6/13/11 at 4:57am)	I'm about half way through I'm not Mad; I just hate you by... 6/22/11 at 6:46pm by pink gal	2	1,144
16 yo daughter smoking pot, drinking, partying with college guys :( started by Julesmom16 (4/4/11 at 9:35am) 1 2 3 4	yeah, the year before last my then 6th grader wanted to go... 6/20/11 at 9:53pm by Linda on the...	63	6,947
Teen who is doing and saying things for the shock value started by APmama2three (6/14/11 at 7:46pm)	Absolutely! It also helps if you educate yourself a bit on... 6/18/11 at 9:48am by mtiger	5	1,396
where do you shop for your preteen girls? started by sesa70 (4/19/10 at 1:40am) 1 2	My girls will be 13 and 11 in Sept. My oldest found in middle... 6/15/11 at 6:43am by ChristaN	25	4,887
want to teach 14-y-o value of hard work, but he doesn't see reason for it started by Dancianna (6/7/11 at 7:04am)	Thank you - great thoughts. We're trying to get our dog... 6/8/11 at 5:13pm by Dancianna	12	1,335
Bathing suit ideas? started by karne (6/3/11 at 1:07pm)	Thanks for all of the suggestions everyone. DD loved the Roxy... 6/8/11 at 4:02am by karne	12	1,324
Sporting Events and Screaming started by wildmonkeys (5/30/11 at 7:29pm)	My son - who is 11 - not in high school (maybe I should have... 6/6/11 at 10:24pm by wildmonkeys	17	1,013
trouble liking one of your own children... started by mommaof3boz (12/19/10 at 2:06pm)	Mommaof3boz: How goes it? Did any of the posts help? I have... 6/6/11 at 10:56am by McGucks	10	1,261
Needing help with behaviour of 13 yo boy ... all helpful comments welcome started by ewe+lamb (6/6/11 at 12:09am)	Thank you all for your thoughtful replies, the more I think... 6/6/11 at 7:17am by ewe+lamb	4	1,106