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Needing some help, unsure of how to proceed with basic hygiene reminders for young girls

I get my girls every second weekend (9yo and 10yo). I'm unsure of how to proceed with helping them with their hygiene. Anything will be appreciated!

They got their ears pierced about 10 weeks ago. They are still very tender to the touch and gunk on them almost every single day. We, my partner and I, have cleaned them out every time they are over here with us. However, when they go back to their fathers, they come back filthy. Ears are dirty, hair is a rats nest, nails are dirty and untrimmed, etc. 9yo has ADHD, has a hard time remembering to brush her hair. 10yo has always had her head in the clouds, very much look at the flowers type of girl. She doesn't remember to do things either. The most they've been able to remember is deodorant, at least for the 9yo. Still working on that for the 10yo. Anyways, we've run out of ideas as what to do to help them remember basic hygiene.

Here are things I've tried so far:
- have a shared Finch goal that reminds them on their tablets
- whiteboards outside their rooms with "TO-DO!" on it
- spoken reminders
- asked them about xyz
- timers
- talking about them having more responsibility

None of these have worked so far. I've been doing so much reading on ADHD for my 9yo, and my 10yo is a follower so some of the time what works for the younger will work for the older. It's gotten to the point to, as I said earlier, their ears are so bad I had to take the earrings out and there were so much tears for that because of the pain. They have a mass in the back of both ears (I will be asking their father to take them to their GP), and bleeding as well.

I need help!

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u/glitteringfox93 — 3 days ago
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Outside Creatures: Good Ol Fun

I would love to see the summer creatures your kids have played with this summer Season. In the pictures, you will see that we have been frog and toad hunting. My kids correct me which is which. The nighttime shot is crawfish hunting in the creek while camping. And the last wild looking creature that looked and moved like a Muppet was a Tiger Swallow Tailed Butterfly. We have learned hard lessons about wild creatures survival. I have had good shrieks and shrills when I suddenly see something hopping or have to move furniture to save a creature.

Yours truly, Your Average Mama

u/Sea_YouL8tr — 4 days ago
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Sharing something I’m doing with my 6yo twins which has actually been working (explanation in caption)

I made this quick checklist on Canva and decided (after being a reward chart hater) to give it a try. My sons are 6 and I just feel like we are at an age where there can and should be more expectations on them, especially giving the current events. Basically I put this on our fridge and put stickers over the boxes since this is a shared list and they won’t be checking things off. They can’t read yet but I’ve been going over the list with them a few times a day and they’re getting the hang of it. We have one marble jar on the counter, and their job is to work together to earn 50 marbles. Once they hit 50, they get to pick out something small. They’ve honestly taken to it really well, and enjoy getting their marbles. It’s also so cute how they encourage each other. Anyway just wanted to share in case yall are looking for something super easy but helpful in your household :)

u/PassionChoice3538 — 11 days ago

Help with a logical consequence

Edit: She's 14

We have a No Electronics In Rooms rule. This is well established and discussed.

I put her to bed, then a few minutes later realized her laptop wasn't plugged in. I found her with it in her bed, video chatting with her best friend muted and using the chat feature.

I took it, told her to go to sleep, and that we would discuss it in the morning.

When I logged off with her best friend, I could see their chat and call history. She has done this several times in the last few months.

We've never had any reason not to trust her and is a straight-A, responsible kid, so this was a shock.

We gentle parent and always focus on natural consequences, but since not only has she done this a lot, but it was always her idea, a consequence is needed.

But what? No electronics for the rest of the weekend?

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u/Otherwise_While_5875 — 11 days ago