4 Responses to “What do I do my 9 year old daughter is growing out of control?”

1. tripeace on March 30th, 2009 8:49 pm

   Take her to a dr to rule out health issues. Talk to her doctor about a diet that would be suitable for her.

2. rooskayamama on April 2nd, 2009 1:56 pm

   no its not normal, but she will grow out of it, maybe with some help from you, but dont be pushy. trust me. do some mom and daughter time. like go get your nails done or out to lunch, itll make her feel happier, and things will change. there are kids that are big when they are younger and get smaller as they grow, by the size of her shoe though. i dont think she will grow to be fat. i honestly think her body will grow into the right proportions as she gets older. hope i answered everything right, and i hope that i helped.

3. Tracey Seth on April 3rd, 2009 8:43 am

   Do you mean she’s just growing in a physical sense or that she’s a monster getting hard to control?

   Your question is a bit confusing.

   If you are talking about her physical size, then the biggest thing you need to do is implement healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle.

   I do not in anyway shape or form believe putting kids on “diets’ per se, is at all constructive. While she may be in XL clothing right now, that is not necessarily an indication that she needs to restrict her diet, it’s more of an indication that she needs better food choices and needs to be allowed to eat until she is full, however, a bag of baby carrots is far better than a bag of potato chips. If you implement this, then the wieght will platueau and she will trade muscle for any fat she may have.

   Cut down on the processed foods and have as many choices for “whole foods” as possible that are “convenient” Like an apple instead of apple sauce, or frozen green beans in favor of canned green beans. Dehydrated banana chips (preferably dried by you cheaper and no preservatives) in place of a commercial “Fruit Roll Up” is a good alternative.

   I have five kids and the most processed I will go on foods are those that are frozen. Like frozen brocooli or corn or beans. I don’t mean frozen lasagna! The conveinence is nice, but EXPENSIVE. If I want frozen casseroles, I make them myself and freeze them for later. Then I know what ingredients are in there and have control over spices and salts and processed beyond recognition additives.

   And exercise is key. She needs to be involved in some sports activity. I read somewhere that a kid who is active in sports before the age of ten, are more likely to be active adults. Whether she swims, plays softball, wlaks daily, bikes, WHATEVER, she needs to be active.

   And she needs milk. She is busy growing bone and muscle and laying the foundation for her body in her geriatric years. Studies show that elderly people who did not have enough milk when they were growing up, suffer more problems with osteoperosis and other bone diseases, than their counterparts who did ingest plenty of milk.

   And lastly DO NOT criticize her looks (other than hygenie issues like hair washing and showering, etc.) Do NOT emphasize the importance of being ‘slim’ or petite or whatever. Emphasize the importance of a healthy body and a fit body. AND also understand that often times, kids with these kinds of body changes and who make good food and activity choices, have the ‘large’ issues work themselves out by the late teens…IF their mothers do not wig out and project a poor body image.

4. jrhswomen on April 3rd, 2009 11:06 pm

   I grew faster than everyone else I probably wasn’t a whole lot different than your daughter is in size at that age and started my period at ten and I ended up actually being one of the smallest in middle and high school I only got to 5″4 and still now even after having three children weigh 128 pounds so I really wouldn’t worry

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