The iParenting Network has hundreds of experts with great advice for the parents of tweens and preteenage girls... below are some
of the more common questions we receive from concerned parents regarding health and hygiene at that sensitive age.
Q. My 11-year-old daughter thinks I am too old and out of touch to understand what she's going through as a preteen. She won't take my advice about personal hygiene, beauty or clothing choices. What can I do?
Q: How do I talk to my stepdaughter about the changes her body and mind (hormones!) are going through now that she is in middle school? I have daughters of my own, and I have no trouble talking to them, but I am worried about overstepping my boundaries with her. Can you help?
Q: As my daughter (10) gets older, I am a little scared by the heavy topics that are facing her in the preteen and teen years. How can I communicate with her about personal issues?
Q: How can I maintain a strong bond with my daughter as she enters the preteen years?
Q: When should my preteen daughter start wearing deodorant?
Q: My daughter has developed body odor. I don't want to hurt her feelings, but I am worried about other people making fun of her and hurting her feelings, too. How can I broach the fact that my daughter's sweat smells?
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