Teaching Good Hygiene: Older Child

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9-Year-old Asking About Sex

G.H. asks from Cincinnati

My daughter has asked me what the word sex means and what sex is. She is 9. I explained to her that some questions are very difficult to answer and that I would like ...

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Helping Teen with Beauty and Hygiene

J.G. asks from Columbus

I currently work with teenagers at my church. One teen in particular is a precious girl, who does wonderfully academically, and is just a great kid in general. Howev...

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Talking to My 9 Year Old About Puberty

D.M. asks from Boston

Hi, Ladies! I have a 9 year old daughter that wants nothing to do with any type of discussions about our bodies (broken bones, veins, babies in utero, etc.). Whenev...

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Suggestions for Helping 5 Year Old with Hygiene Issues

J.A. asks from Boston

I am looking for suggestions to help me teach my 5 year old daughter good hygiene skills. She seems to have trouble with wiping herself although she is at the age wh...

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Little Girls and Hygiene

N.G. asks from Dallas

I can't tell you how many times I've lectured my two daughters, ages 7 and 4, on keeping our girly parts clean, especially making sure they wipe enough after they pee...

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6 Year Old Girl- VERY Slight Arm Pit Smell

M.B. asks from Washington DC

Well, I said it in my title- my daughter just turned six, and I've noticed a hint of "adult" B.O. under her arms. I have two concerns. #1: Isn't she young for th...

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Hygiene Habits of Tween: Is This Normal?

T.M. asks from Huntsville

My 11yo DD's hygiene as gone from not-so-great to downright terrible. She used to reasonably good at remembering to brush her hair & teeth morning & night, change her...

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Orthodontics for 10 Year Old?

C.B. asks from Los Angeles

Hey moms, My ten year old son had his routine dental exam yesterday. The dental office recommended an ortho exam for him, but did not give me any specifics why. La...

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8 Year Old Wetting Bed

L.H. asks from Philadelphia

My son is 8 years old and is wetting his bed. We have not been able to find any medical reason. And have cut down his drink time and make sure that he is wakes up dry...

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Facts of Life... for a 9 Year Old...

L.N. asks from Detroit

My 9 year old daughter has asked me since kindergarten.."how do you start having a baby?". This is a very specific question... not sure what words to use to answer t...