Toddler & Preschooler - June 2006

my oldest child soon to be 4 will not act or respond to me until I raised my voice. When I ask her to do something nicely once or twice, she don't hear me until I get loud. Regardless of what I ask of her, pick up toys, to something nice, come and eat, or stop doing something, she don't hear me. When I raise my voice that's when she act. What can I do?

2006-06-30 20:11:22 · 10 answers · asked by KaPaul L 3

What do two year olds usually draw? My daughter can draw a person, but perfect( for a little kid) the eyes, nose , mouth, hair, ears, body are where they are supposed to be. Is this usual? If not, should I be encouraging her to draw more. She can also copy letters. Just wondering, my oldest daughter doesn't draw as well and she's 5.

2006-06-30 19:06:03 · 19 answers · asked by Lissa 3

HOW DO I GET MY DAUGHTER TO GO TO SLEEP WITHOUT MY HELP, AND AT THE SAME TIME EVERY NIGHT. IF SHE TAKES A NAP WERE LOOKING AT BETWEEN 12A.M AND 2A.M. IF SHE DON'T TAKE A NAP WERE LOOKING AT ABOUT 11PM AND 12A.M. SHE WILL NOT GO TO BED UNLESS I AM RIGHT THERE ACTING AND PRETENDING AS IF IM ABOUT TO GO TO SLEEP TOO, THEN I GET UP AND HAVE SOME "ME TIME" BELIEVE IT OR NOT ITS 12:42A.M. AND SHES LOOKING OVER MY SHOULDER LIKE SHES MY HAIR OR SOMETHING.

2006-06-30 18:45:05 · 7 answers · asked by Niinnaa 3

He has been throwing up, well not since this morning but he's been crapping all day but he's hyper again, happy and playing.. still a little loose stools, but he seems to be better. He was telling me he was hungry so I gave him crackers and gatorade. His father let him dip the crackers in his soup.

You think that's ok? KNowing me, I'll stay up all night watching him sleep, lol.

2006-06-30 17:20:46 · 13 answers · asked by Jennifer N 3

I know there are foods and juices to avoid when little ones are having problems with diarrhea. Is there anything to eat or drink to help get rid of it quicker?

2006-06-30 15:55:05 · 19 answers · asked by Suzanne 5

Really, it could just be a loan....I do want him back!!! Someone, please come take him for just a few hours, and give me a break!!! He is CRAZY!!!!! Thanks!!!!

2006-06-30 13:53:30 · 40 answers · asked by Wendi 5

in our children daycare's backyard there is not a lot of shade and we are looking for both shade solutions and providers that can install them.
please note that those shades have to be sturdy and child proof.

2006-06-30 13:09:59 · 1 answers · asked by Q'Aminator 4

He's like three now and I'm not really into him. I kinda expected him to be cool but my ex-girlfriend and I really don't think we should be parents yet. I'm only 26. Will adoption agencies take 3 year olds? He has all his shots and papers. Someone let me know.

2006-06-30 11:30:24 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-30 11:18:22 · 9 answers · asked by poolgirlrose 1

my son and daughter are all over the place, what can they do quietly?

2006-06-30 11:07:48 · 12 answers · asked by living this life 2

is it normal for a 4 yr old to talk about and/or think about sex.

2006-06-30 10:51:11 · 16 answers · asked by KMMT ^_^ 2

Any advice as to the easiest way to potty train? And how should I go about taking away the bottle (at night) He's fine during the day with out one but when I lay him donw for naps or bedtime he won't go to sleep without one!

2006-06-30 10:30:01 · 12 answers · asked by luv_me_truely 1

I think he was trying to avoid doing things he does not like to do, such as having breakfast, or get ready for school. Does that happen to other preschoolers? My son has just started half day preschool for two weeks, and has been crying in school most of the time.

2006-06-30 09:42:18 · 5 answers · asked by KG 1

Has anyone ever experienced this with their child, and what was the outcome? The orthopedic doctor said he would most likely outgrow it by the time he is 3,(he is 16 months now) but I am concerned he won't. Any serious answers would be appreciated! Thanks

2006-06-30 08:42:28 · 4 answers · asked by momx4 4

My daughter is almost two. She was showing some interest in potty training, but after moving she is showing no interest at all. I've never potty trained before and don't know what to do. Please give me any useful tips. Thanks!

2006-06-30 08:32:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

He is very aware of when he has to go potty when he is not wearing anything below the waist, but the second you put underwear or a diaper on him, he feels free to not use the potty. If he messes his diaper or underwear, he will just take them off himself because he does not like that uncomfortable feeling. How can I get him to go while wearing a diaper or underwear? Right now, I just want to get daytime mastered and then we'll work on night time. Thanks!!

2006-06-30 08:14:00 · 13 answers · asked by Lindsey W 1

I have a 17th month old who has tooth decay on the surface of her front tooth. Will a dentist be able to fix it or will it need to be pulled? It isn't TOO bad, but it's definitely noticeable and I don't want it to get any worse. What will the dentist do to fix it?

2006-06-30 08:03:01 · 20 answers · asked by dukeylouise 1

Because 2 year olds still take naps!!! Boy, momma needs a break!

My son has been soooo ready for the last few months and has done pretty well on his own--he just needed a nudge to get over the hump. Today we are totally in big boy underwear and running back and forth to the potty all day. I am doing the 3 day method--you've seen the books and such. He is almost there. He now runs to the bathroom as he is peeing. He is doing so well! Momma needs a little down time to clean the house and take a breather. I am so glad I didn't wait much longer to train and miss out on the break--er nap!

2006-06-30 06:11:02 · 12 answers · asked by Beth W 2

I'm a first time mom and my 2 1/2 year old daughter used to tell me when her diaper is full or when she pooped. Now, she removes her diaper by herself whenever she pees on her diaper and refused to wear a diaper and sometimes even her clothes too. She has a potty seat but she just plays with it. Can you give me any advice or tips on what I can do?

2006-06-30 06:10:23 · 10 answers · asked by kulgurlz 1

She seems to have photographic memory, she´s bilingual, can count to 100, is very creative, until she started to work on reading in school, she enjoyed it and hardly ever missed a day, now she´s whiny and sad. I tell her not to worry that somethings are harder for some people and that she has a lot of time to master reading. However, I want to help her, without making a big fuss. I was planning on taking her to an eye doctor (maybe she needs glasses) and once summer vacation is over, have her tested by her school for dyslexia. We read a lot, but she memorizes the books, so when we change and she cant join the sounds of the words, she gets upset.

2006-06-30 04:38:19 · 22 answers · asked by la mara 2

Every morning when I go to get my 22mo son up, I have been finding him sleeping at least halfway under the bed. Is this common?

2006-06-30 04:35:35 · 22 answers · asked by Katie 4

My son doesnt sit still for more than 3 - 4 seconds so how do I make him listen when I read to him?

2006-06-30 04:07:34 · 36 answers · asked by MeMummy 1

i have wanted to see this band for awhile so is okay if i still drop off my son at the sitters??

2006-06-30 03:42:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-30 02:54:54 · 10 answers · asked by CARLA D 1

what would be the best discipline to use on a one year who doesn't want to comprehend the word "no"?

2006-06-30 01:16:17 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

my daughter recently turned one. she is also fighting with me when it comes to eating... she doesn't want to eat from a spoon, but when we give her finger foods she ends up throwing it on the floor. we've tried everything and anything that the doctor and everyone else has suggested but it all seems to fail, or maybe its that we fail.. never the less every time they take a blood sample she's coming back anemic, she's extremely hyper and skinny...and she doesn't seem to want to be bothered in her activities just so she can sit down to eat... we tried even letting her go about in her activities and just letting her come and get a bite in between but it still doesn't work that well... i'm afraid she starting off with bad eating habits...any suggestions?

2006-06-30 01:11:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

my 4 year old dont miss the wrestling days and the bad thing about it is that is the only way for him to play with other children even myself,i tried talking him out of it several times,i dont know how to stop him cos this is dangerous for him and the other children as well

2006-06-30 01:00:21 · 18 answers · asked by nomthandazoa 1

2006-06-30 00:53:25 · 23 answers · asked by nechannew 2

My son is almost 2 1/2 and when I bring him around my 3 year old nephew...he bites him. Hard enough to leave marks and I am really upset by this.

My sister is in a chaoitic environment where her b/f and son wrestle with biting. We try to keep our son in a healthy environment but his cousin has bit him 3 times in the past week. We love our nephew but are considering keeping them apart.

What do you think? Do some parents actually let their kids bite to some point and at some point expect them to just stop? Is it normal?

I am mad! And don't want my son around him, his own cousin. I am torn between my son's normalities and time with his cousin.

What can I do?

2006-06-29 23:42:08 · 8 answers · asked by chrissy757 5

As a parent, do you feel that it is unfair to your older children to have more babies in less than two years after the older children are born?
If you have 3 children that are all under the age of 5, do you feel you can give proper attention to the oldest kids when you have a newborn to care for?

2006-06-29 23:03:45 · 19 answers · asked by BizMomof3 3