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Studies show that kids are entering puberty at an earlier age.  Rosalind and the co-hosts will focus on the physical changes and challenges tweens go through and how parents can help them adjust and take good care of themselves.

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DebMomOf3
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      LoraK

      Some of these are hilarious! I think I'm glad I don't have a boy!

      5 months ago

      Sara

      My daughter just started 5th grade and I was impressed that the lead teacher talked to all the kids about this the first day of school, emphasizing that teasing is unacceptable and that they are old enough to take care of their hygiene issues.

      5 months ago

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      1stopmom

      A little goes a long way with body mists and perfume too. My 9 year old drowns herself in it. My poor hubby, he can't stand strong scents but he has it coming from every direction!

      5 months ago

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      1stopmom

      Oh my goodness, my oldest daughter gave me son some AXE and he was using that instead of deororant!

      5 months ago

      Deborah

      We had the AXE episodes years ago with our oldest. It's not allowed in the house. The phrase " a little goes a long way" is lost on most tweens. Holy. Cologne.

      5 months ago

      lilac_the_bunny

      Axe could be used as part of enhanced interrogation techniques.

      5 months ago

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      Vodkamom

      Axe and sweat. A deadly combo. WE should be fighting the terrorists. We've got the best weapons. (Tween Stink)

      5 months ago

      lilac_the_bunny

      Oh, Axe gets stuck in my throat. I feel your pain.

      5 months ago

      indiana

      Mmmm... 14 year old boy stink! Axe has taken over. Don't know which is worse/better!

      5 months ago

      lilac_the_bunny

      Ewwww....never had issues with the carpet. Yet...

      5 months ago

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      Vodkamom

      i realized that all the friends of my son would lay around his room AFTER a sweaty basketball game- and I had to clean the CARPET every weekend. Still didn't help.

      5 months ago

      lilac_the_bunny

      I think some of it comes from wearing socks or not. I've noticed a difference.

      5 months ago

      Talk Host

      rosalindwiseman

      I think it can be a problem with both boys and girls! And it's one thing with the cleats but what I worry about for tweens is that so many of them are reaching puberty faster and BO is one of the first and really painful ways kids tease each other. So it's really s important to talk to our kids.

      5 months ago

      Erin O

      Can you put deodorant on feet?

      5 months ago

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      Mary Davis

      My 12 yo son was just complaining about his OWN stinky, gross shoes. :)

      5 months ago

      Deborah

      Not "either"--ever/

      5 months ago

      Cooper

      Oh, the feet. Gag.

      5 months ago

      Deborah

      Worst smell either. Boys hockey room and equipment. There isn't a balm for that kind of stink. It'll burn your eyes.

      5 months ago

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      Vodkamom

      The girls always smelled of whatever perfume they soaked in.

      5 months ago

      You ARE Loved

      Glad to participate in today's chat. Thanks to Rosalind for hosting and to the many co-hosts.

      5 months ago

      lilac_the_bunny

      I still have nightmare flashbacks to the smelly feet of my youth with Jelly Shoes

      5 months ago

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      Vodkamom

      I've also realized that boys just plain STINK. From the moment they get up, and even AFTER they shower. Lord have mercy.

      5 months ago

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      DebMomOf3

      Is it more a boy thing? I really don't notice stinky feet with my girls all that much, even with soccer cleats...

      5 months ago

      Deborah

      Hate to admit it but my two boys get their stinky feet from their mother.

      5 months ago

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      StacieinAtlanta

      Well my son thinks his stinky feet are funny!

      5 months ago

      Tammy

      My daughter is 11 and hers doesn't stink like his...Is it those hightops where there feet can't breath? Is this the source or is it really their feet?

      5 months ago

      lilac_the_bunny

      Aly is three and just started playing soccer. It's so cute. But the shoes already...ewwww.

      5 months ago

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      temysmom

      It's really hard to convince the kids that they smell bad. They don't get it... or they don't care.

      5 months ago

      Jen. L

      One thing that gets to me is they don't seem to smell it on themselves! What's that all about? I know my nose isn't that sensitive... well, it is when I'm pregnant but, it's not the case here. Lol!

      5 months ago

      Emily

      Hi Rosalind!!!!! Welcome!!!!!

      5 months ago

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      Vodkamom

      After spending a day after an all day field hockey event, i piled the girls into the van. They removed their cleats and socks and I almost DIED. I would have performed mouth to mouth on myself, had I not been passed out. Holy Cheezus.

      5 months ago

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      temysmom

      So true... it starts with the stinky feet. My kids will take off their shoes in the car and we have to roll down the windows because we can barely breath.

      5 months ago

      Stacy

      Oh my 11 year old's soccer cleats should be buried!!!!

      5 months ago

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      StacieinAtlanta

      My kids feet are sooooo stinky too!

      5 months ago

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      DebMomOf3

      I don't have any 'stink' stories w/ my kids yet - but my oldest will get to the point pretty much any day now (she's 10-1/2). Her face when I explained what deodorant is for a few years ago was priceless though!

      5 months ago

      lilac_the_bunny

      It's always the feet/shoes, isn't it? Well, at least that's first!

      5 months ago

      Tammy

      My son is only 8 but has the stinkiest feet ever! Oh my!

      5 months ago
    • rosalindwiseman 37 comments
    • HI everyone! Welcome to our second chat! We are covering tweens and personal hygiene today--a topic that is extremely relevant in my life right now as a mom of 8 and 10 year old boys! Let's get started with some mother humor. Tell me your favorite stink stories! Because we love our children but we don't have to love their stink! Personally, my younger son's soccer cleats could be used as a weapon of mass destruction!
      5 months ago
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      MomontheRun

      My oldest decided to shave her legs with my razor at 12. It was too early, but she was on a roll. I started a discussion with her so that I was prepared and had appropriate razors when her sister started at the same age. We like the Venus razors with the refills since other razors can get clogged and rusty. Does anyone's daughter use an electric razor? If so what brand?

      5 months ago

      Talk Host

      rosalindwiseman

      Really I know I am repeating myself but its so great that so many of you are having these open conversations now with your kids! It just makes having conversations so much easier as they get older!

      5 months ago

      Featured Guest

      StacieinAtlanta

      My middle child is six with dark hair. I can already see the hair on her legs. It is not too bad but I bet she is asking to shave her legs within three years.

      5 months ago

      Shannon F.

      @1stopmom my girl started getting hair under her arms at 9 as well.

      5 months ago

      Featured Guest

      Mary Davis

      What a good idea about electric razors. And, yes, I shaved before being permitted. I think my kids feel comfortable enough talking about it with me first. This is definitely food for thought.

      5 months ago

      Featured Guest

      1stopmom

      Both of my older girls started when they were around 11. I thought they weren't ready but it was something they needed to do. I just noticed my 9 year old is starting to get underarm hair!

      5 months ago

      Shannon F.

      I started my daughter with shaving when she was 10. Is it normal for boys to want to shave their legs????

      5 months ago

      Jen. L

      My daughters shave, they are self conscious of their legs. They also shave their under arms and so does my son. They are 15, 13, and 11! I also buy Nair at times!

      5 months ago

      Tammy

      I think I did the same thing Stacie.

      5 months ago

      Deborah

      Electirc razors are great and so much safer--for boys and girls.

      5 months ago

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      StacieinAtlanta

      I remember sneaking my mom's and my dad's razor for years before they ever gave me permission to shave!

      5 months ago

      jeannine m

      I let her shave barbecue she was self conscious about it and she does have alot of dark hair

      5 months ago

      Talk Host

      rosalindwiseman

      Girls and shaving is a HUGE issue! I talk to so many parents about that! It's the the BO issue and teasing. It only takes one comment from a 5th grade student to make a girl feel like there is something wrong with her. And it goes from there. I have gone back and forth on that one a lot. On one hand I want girls to feel beautiful no matter what. On the other we have recognize that girls can feel awful from the comments people make and telling her she's beautiful sometimes isn't enough. What have you all done about this issue?

      5 months ago

      Tammy

      My daughter hasn't shaved yet. Her hair is blonde and hasn't asked. When she asks I will let her do it...if her reasons are right.

      5 months ago

      Featured Guest

      Mary Davis

      Oh my gosh, so much to think about!

      5 months ago

      Featured Guest

      temysmom

      Razors today are so much safer than the ones I had as a teen.

      5 months ago

      You ARE Loved

      With girls the decision of when to begin shaving is one that must be decided on the family level rather than following a general guideline. However, please keep in mind that if she has hair and is self-conscious it is worth considering - regardless of her "tween age" at the time. Girls can be quite cruel to one another in these years.

      5 months ago

      Deborah

      That totally depends on the boy. Some of my son's friends began shaving at 13 and some still don't (at 17)...and don't need to. My son shaves just a few times a week. My younger son will undoubtedly begin sooner.

      5 months ago

      lilac_the_bunny

      I am fair with dark hair-mom did the typical "no, it will grow back so much worse" but I wouldn't listen. And of course, cuts all over.

      5 months ago

      Erin O

      Electric razors to start are a lot safer than blades! It can help ease them into it.

      5 months ago

      Featured Guest

      Vodkamom

      And self-esteem is such an issue. This is why I felt that the shaving thing was a battle I wouldn't be involved in. If it made them feel better about themselves, then great.

      5 months ago

      Featured Guest

      DebMomOf3

      My 10yo is pretty oblivious to social pressure about everything else, so I'm curious to see when she'll start mentioning shaving, if at all...

      5 months ago

      Stacy

      My daughter wanted to start shaving this summer and she turns 11 tomorrow. I think she was self-conscious. Oddly, she has no hair under her arms yet.

      5 months ago

      jeannine m

      my oldest is a girl and she started shaving about 9, my son is only 5 so no idea for boys

      5 months ago

      Kayla S

      lilac, my sister started shaving her legs secretly and it was a huge issue with my mother, too. It can be dangerous!

      5 months ago

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      Vodkamom

      My son started shaving when he was five and discovered his sisters' razors. yeah. I think that scared him straight for a while.

      5 months ago

      Erin O

      I think it's mostly social pressure for girls, yes.

      5 months ago

      lilac_the_bunny

      I certainly shaved my legs before my mom gave permission...it was a big issue with us.

      5 months ago

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      temysmom

      I thought 11 was very young to start shaving but my daughter has full on pubic hair already.

      5 months ago

      Emily

      Girls too, of course ... :)

      5 months ago

      Featured Guest

      DebMomOf3

      I'm curious about when girls start shaving too... Is it just when they start getting the social pressure to do so?

      5 months ago

      Featured Guest

      temysmom

      Okay, here we go. My 11 year started shaving her legs and underarms about 4 - 5 months ago. She brought it up, not me. She was very self-conscious about her hair.

      5 months ago

      MomontheRun

      My son is only 8. A neighbor's son had to shave daily from 12 onwards. He hated it.

      5 months ago

      Kayla S

      What about girls shaving? I think I started when I was 12 or 13.

      5 months ago
    • Emily 34 comments
    • How about boys shaving? What's happening for everyone with that? Advice and thoughts to share?
      5 months ago
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