tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114137852540335536.post3808074924950800249..comments2023-10-22T03:27:23.466-07:00Comments on Preppy and Proud of it!: A "Weighty" IssueThe Second Halfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02561426082681529250noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114137852540335536.post-89381366796469679712011-08-14T03:46:06.569-07:002011-08-14T03:46:06.569-07:00I am still single and I can't give any advice ...I am still single and I can't give any advice in this area. I will just read the mothers advices from from your readers.<br /><br />It's good mom like you is so concern about her daughter's weight issue.<br /><br />You daughter is so pretty, by the way.<br /><br />Cassy from <a href="http://electricguitaronlinelessons.com/just-for-you-guitar-made-easy" rel="nofollow">Guitar Made Easy</a>Cassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07396895242753252428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114137852540335536.post-72772114851290275732011-08-11T15:57:40.573-07:002011-08-11T15:57:40.573-07:00Make sure that no one in your family, especially g...Make sure that no one in your family, especially grandparents or her father make comments to her. Our triplets were pudgy at age 9, and grandparents commented. It has caused a SERIOUS weight issue with our SON. He gained 20 pounds the year before and LOST 7 this year when he should have continued to gain. He barely eats. It has become a huge battle. Don't mention it unless she does. It is true that children bulk up before they shoot up. She sounds healthy, normal, and fine. Girls need to know their fathers think they are beautiful and to not have weight made an issue. If you make it an issue, it will become a lifelong focus and struggle. I promise.Henley on the Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18200566259157298386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114137852540335536.post-30121100987221632172011-08-11T12:40:38.838-07:002011-08-11T12:40:38.838-07:00How does your daughter feel about her weight ? Is ...How does your daughter feel about her weight ? Is she aware she is getting a bit heavy ? I think it would be best to take ques from her and not make too big a deal out of the situation. In addition, make sure knows she can talk to you about anything troubling at school. Good luck !JulesTXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534396283127241370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114137852540335536.post-43586199380372333702011-08-11T11:48:52.053-07:002011-08-11T11:48:52.053-07:00This sounds like a hard issue. I think you are han...This sounds like a hard issue. I think you are handling it the right way though. I wouldn't feel the need to mention it unless she does, and then I am sure you will be supportive.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060091637394810802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114137852540335536.post-26383522564028594662011-08-11T11:44:07.618-07:002011-08-11T11:44:07.618-07:00Oh, I was SO awkward at that age until age 14. Lo...Oh, I was SO awkward at that age until age 14. Lots of weight in my mid-section, with these ridiculous long feet and hands.<br /><br />The ped. is right, she needs the weight and then she will even out when she grows. It sounds like you are doing exactly the right things, take a deep breath. <br /><br />One thing, though, watch her and talk to her. If she feels terrorized at school or socially, be her best advocate...instill, instill, instill her with constant confidence boosting affirmations. She may shrug it off, but she WILL hear it and she WILL remember it...promise. <br /><br />Good luck. She is adorable!dinagideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892195449655319256noreply@blogger.com