I am so happy to be receiving all of your questions. It's great to hear from so many fabulous parents. My mission is to help parents (the hardest job in the world) have an easier more peaceful family life. Please continue sending me questions and comments, and I'm more than happy to take your calls too.
So, what do you do if your teenage child (the question was about a girl) doesn't care about personal hygiene. First of all, know that this is not THAT unusual. Teenagers are so consumed with so many changes in their bodies that it can be overwhelming to them. They go from sweet smelling children to hormonal teens. It (like everything else) is a learning process. It's could be a delicate subject to raise. Mention that there are differences in the way you take care of your body when you get older. You could start the conversation by saying something like "you are becoming a lovely young woman now and since you're old enough, I was wondering if you'd like it if we went shopping for some nice smelling soaps, bath jells, lotions etc. There are so many scents out there, you may want to pick out what YOU like. " Praise her on her choice and comment on how nice she smells when she actually uses the products. Give her time and have patience.
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