Parenting - July 2006

okay well hes still on that damn bottle, im so embarrased when people see him with it because hes so old. how do i break him of it?
he trows his sippy cups and then throws his self on the floor kicks his legs and arms and cries.
its horrible. i bought a sippy cup with 3 different tops one with nipple and one with sippy cup lid, hell take the nipple but not the sippy cup lid

what do i do? his teeth are going to be horrible. do i just take it away and say drink or no drink?

this girls daughter is 2 and still on a bottle and it makes me sick

i duno what to do i feel so stupid all my friends baby is 11 mos. and on the sippy cup and regular food and drinking regular not even baby milk thats too soon but 13 mos. isnt

2006-07-19 15:10:56 · 50 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yes, she is a little spoiled. . . and she cries when she doesn't get her way. If we fuss at her or tell her no, she tends to trip over something or bump into something and then cry that she's hurt. This happens all the time. Sometimes in public I'm sure people think I'm mean when I say "you're fine. Come on."

My son who is 3 is also somewhat whiney. I apparently do something without realizing it to encourage this.

Any advice?

2006-07-19 15:08:38 · 11 answers · asked by Curious 1

Four-year-old Roy MacMillan, a frequent observer of monsters in his closet, under his bed, and behind his drapes, was reassured by his parents that the vast majority of these creatures do not exist. "You're just being a silly boy—you've seen scary monsters a hundred times lately, and I'll bet you were imagining at least half of them," Roy's mother, Tracy, told her son after he rushed into their room late Monday night. "There's only room in your closet for three or four monsters, honey. Or two very, very big ones with sharp teeth and long claws." Steven MacMillan reiterated his wife's reassurances, explaining that he would certainly protect his son from all but the very biggest, strongest, meanest monsters, although those would probably be full after killing and eating Roy's mom and dad first and wouldn't come for Roy until a few months later when he's at the orphanage.

2006-07-19 15:01:26 · 13 answers · asked by robertonduty 5

i know they say boys take longer but he is pullin at his diaper like he wants it off an stuff an i know they say they will when there ready but is there anything i can do to help him . he will sit on the potty like he wants to use it but wont he will play. any ideas

2006-07-19 14:50:18 · 16 answers · asked by ? 2

help he is making a mess of the house

i cant put him outside because i dont want to

2006-07-19 13:35:14 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

cuz im running low on money.

2006-07-19 12:40:37 · 29 answers · asked by dyboy34 3

Exactly,how is it being a Parent? I know its alot of responsibility. But I just want to see your opinion.

&& no,I am not trying to having a baby, and do not want to have one yet.

2006-07-19 12:11:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-19 12:08:01 · 4 answers · asked by jingles_200 6

2006-07-19 11:50:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-19 11:18:46 · 37 answers · asked by super_mom 2

Which do you think is better for your child? What are the pros/cons of each?

2006-07-19 11:16:54 · 17 answers · asked by Candee 1

2006-07-19 11:06:00 · 1 answers · asked by ArgumentativeButNotInsulting 4

2006-07-19 11:00:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

He is already 2-years-old. I think it's time for him to learn to fire a gun but my wife says we have to wait until he can fully walk. I say BS. Any thoughts?

2006-07-19 10:54:57 · 12 answers · asked by angrysandwichguy2006 3

I know people think it's cute when their child learns new words. I am a mother myself, but what I don't understand are the parents who think you actually want to have a 15 minute conversation with their three year old over the phone when you can barely understand anything the kid is saying. I love kids. I just don't want them calling me. Does anyone else feel this way or is it just me?

2006-07-19 10:41:53 · 13 answers · asked by c3llar_door 3

im a single male parent my daughter has just left school age 16 she has a part time job but she has started to drink and stay out late is this normal please give advise help.

2006-07-19 09:46:10 · 30 answers · asked by cat fish. 2

Is so, which one? If not, would you or do you plan on buying one for your child?

2006-07-19 09:34:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

People constantly tell me when I should have children and I am 23 and married!

Everyone has an opinion and they want you to follow their advice.

I know when I finally have a child people are going to be telling me what they think I should do with my kids as far as education, daycare, haircuts, etc!

People think their way of parenting is THE way.

What is wrong with people like this??

2006-07-19 09:22:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Last year, my son had a hard time adjusting to kindergarten. He was restless, bored, and did not follow directions. Teacher said he does not have ADHD she thinks but said he is not focus and one time he fell asleep on his desk. She said that although he's very solid academically that is why he's going to first grade in the fall, he takes longer than other students to complete his work. He told me that he does not like school and that it is boring. I worry that history might repeat itself again. Did anyone else have this problem?

2006-07-19 09:21:30 · 5 answers · asked by Ana 4

If you had your first child after you turned 30, do you wish you started earlier to have children?

Why did you wait so long?

Looking back how do you feel about it?

2006-07-19 08:53:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 19 and a mommy of (almost) 2 girls, their father was killed in Iraq when I was 2 months pregnant with our second. We never lived together, so I never experienced raising a child in a two parent household. Is it easier (compared to a single parent house)?

Many of my friends that have children say that their boyfriends/husbands don't really help them with the baby anyways and they cause more stress than anything. Is this true?

2006-07-19 08:40:46 · 22 answers · asked by AuroraBorealis 4

My daughter had her 12 month pediatric appt. today and she is in the 5th percentile for weight (17lbs 8oz.) and the 20th percentile for height (28inches). Other than giving her lots of cheese and whole milk, what are some other fattening (healthy) foods that I can give her?

Serious answers only please.

2006-07-19 08:20:26 · 18 answers · asked by AuroraBorealis 4

2006-07-19 07:34:03 · 4 answers · asked by Bride2Be 8/30/08 5

Is it good to teach kids good manners??? I have a daugther of 5yrs I remember teaching her to say thank you, she didn't speak at that time but I knew she understood, and as she grow I started to teach her good manners. like no thank you , yes thank you & all the good manners & she learn little by little, now I have a boy who's 20 moths I he has learn some good things specially from his sister, he say thanky you in his own words, my hubby says he is too little to be learnig good manners but I don't agree with him.. I think It is better for their own good that way they will now how to respect other's.... U as a parent do you think it is okay for them to learn so little or do I have to wait more ....

2006-07-19 07:05:26 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 7 and 6 yr old who both were diagnosed with ADHD. My 1 yr old is showing no signs of it, but does imitate their behavior of course. Medication helps the 6 yr old, but the 7 yr old has not done well with medication and is no longer on it. Dealing with them each day and fighting over the same basic things that we were told would be good for them to do, (cleaning room, getting dressed, brushing teeth) always results in arguments. What works to get them to do these simple tasks without arguments, or dramatic screeches and groans?

2006-07-19 06:36:25 · 9 answers · asked by saintlyinnocents 3

what are the precautions to be taken before and after sex as i am a family man unable to control my feelings. The lonliness drives me to this area and i seek your true and good guidance

2006-07-19 06:16:44 · 19 answers · asked by sax 1

2006-07-19 06:08:07 · 5 answers · asked by J C 1

My husband I both agree our children will be more close with my family than his. Our children will be watched by my mother more, adn my mother will be around our children more in general.

This is because of several reasons:

1. My mother-in-law has treated me poorly since she met me.

2. My husband doesn't like to be around his mother that much because she is a difficult person.

3. But most of all, women are usually more comfortable with their own mothers and their families watching their children.

My mother-in-law has one child, a son, so she doesn't understand that children usually see their mother's family more than their father's family.

Does anyone else agree or understand what I mean?

2006-07-19 05:58:32 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a nanny for a 4 1/2 year old boy. The problem is, he isn't completly potty trained. he has no ploblem with peeing, but we always have to remind him every couple of hours to go. he won't go on his own. He won't poop in the toilet. He will literally hold it in for a week at a time, scream and cry when we make him sit on the toilet. He says he's not scared, just that he doesn't want to do it. He is horribly stubborn. How can i make him change? Its driving all of us nuts. We've literally tried everything. I've read plenty of articles, books on this issue and nothing works.

2006-07-19 05:57:37 · 20 answers · asked by itsasecret 2

which do you prefer

2006-07-19 05:45:47 · 18 answers · asked by kellz8706 1