Posts by mother_sunshine

Thank you both!

Thank you for your supportive and helpful responses.   I've gone through this thread again for more ideas (and will continue to do so). We watched the video on the Maudsley Approach http://www.maudsleyparents.org/ and it all...

Thank you for sharing your experience, Jalilah. Whew, I hope I can help her avoid what you've had to go through. I wonder if it'd be worth taking her to a chiropractor? She cracks her neck and back in the worst ways, so an alignment...

We love "The Others". It's scary but mild and non-violent.  "The Village" is another mild one (but not nearly as good as The Others).

My 14yo daughter had her braces removed about 9 months ago and, in the past 6 months or so, her jaw involuntarily makes a loud creepy clicking sound when she eats (and also on demand when she wants to creep me out). She had a small...

Update:   A few months ago my daughter read your posts because I thought it would be more valuable for her to hear your experiences and perspectives than to take her to a psychiatrist (we live in a small town with limited...

I make my daughter's face astringent using a large bottle of Witch Hazel and several drops of tea tree oil (and sometimes a drop or two of lavender and chamomile essential oils), shake well before each use.  She cleanses with it...

Thank you all for your input. It is much appreciated! You each gave lots of food for thought.   I talked with my husband (again) last night and he doesn't see a problem. He thinks she looks great, and he's happy that she's so...

Hi everyone, My daughter is going through some changes that I've been concerned about for the past few months. I'm not sure what else to do so I'm asking for your input.   She clearly has what is called "Female Athlete Triad"...

My daughter self-weaned at 7 1/2 years.  She's on her way to becoming a successful, happy, beautifully-minded & connected young woman.  It was the best start in life that I could give her.   7 may sound old to...