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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I go between laughing, ignoring, and agonizing over the depth of my 12 year old DD's current awkward phase.  It's so painful - zits, grease, friend wars, trying to figure out who she is and who she wants to be, really awful fashion choices.  I am trying so hard to just be positive, loving background noise, not interfering but setting a positive example, but dear god, she is a hot mess.   Parents who have these put together 12 year olds, how do you do it.  What is the secret?  Good genes?  Organic diets?

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The secret is you have to tell her to do things bc kid just don’t “know” .

Acne - step in and help establish a routine. If it’s really bad, help her out on some light foundation. I was honest with my DD and that walking around with a face full of acne is not a good look. If necessary go to a derm for help.

Shower every night. Wash hair every other night.

No wearing the same outfit more than once a week.

Match clothing. If they don’t know how to put an outfit together help with that too.

Rotate shoes to let them air out and make sure she knows how to match her shoes to her outfit

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I would have her wash her hair every night---especially with increased oils during puberty...and wash those pillowcases frequently.

My boys have always washed their hair daily and so do I since I exercise to the point of sweating daily.[/quote]

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