Toddler & Preschooler - June 2006

I don't want her to watch so much tv, but that does help out a lot. what else can she do when she's at home? Anthing besides coloring? She drives me bonkers at times..but hey, I still love her and think she's cute!

2006-06-17 23:32:44 · 12 answers · asked by CJ 2

My son is 2 1/2. I signed him up at 18 mos. for speech therapy through Early childhood Intervention . I've had his hearing tested, taken him to a neurologist, taken him to a speech pathologist etc..
He says some 2 word sentences, like ...daddy fix...its mine..my puppy...
He says around 75 or more words, but not all are understandable.
My question is about speech therapy. He will start at the school this year when he turns 3. Right now he has someone come to my home once a week.
Personally I don't see that he had benefited from it. I assumed he would be taught to make certain sounds or say certain words etc... She reads him a story ...and tells me things like "When you take him to the store you can point to things and name them"....Duh? really? I have 2 grown kids as well as a 14 yr old. My husband has a Masters degree in Education, so I believe we have the intelligence to point to the apple and say "Apple".
It seems more parenting advice... than speech. What is your experience?

2006-06-17 20:27:12 · 14 answers · asked by melinda 2

Personally, I know it would've saved me from making choices in the second grade I know regret.

2006-06-17 18:47:41 · 23 answers · asked by Blonde Piaga 1

2006-06-17 16:08:37 · 29 answers · asked by tami 1

please be honest - I'm interested to know...

2006-06-17 16:07:05 · 16 answers · asked by ed t 2

2006-06-17 15:59:11 · 8 answers · asked by molly1271 2

I'm a Gymboree girl myself, but I'd like to branch out. What are some other really cute children's clothing brands and where do you buy them? An added bonus would be brands that offer matching brother/sister stuff! (I already know about Kelly's Kids and Heartstrings/Kitestrings.)

2006-06-17 15:55:56 · 28 answers · asked by Ashley F 3

My one year old has no teeth yet, and I believe he is teething right now. His appetite is slim to none, so I rely on the bottle and formula probably more than I should, because he eats very little in one sitting. I know I should be giving him milk now, but I rely on the nutrients that the formula gives. I need some advice!!!

2006-06-17 14:38:25 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

The air bag is turned off.

2006-06-17 14:31:45 · 8 answers · asked by nechannew 2

I dont want to put her in a toddler bed just yet, because she is still very curious. Everything goes into her mouth, and I am afraid that if she can freely come and go, she could choke on something while I am asleep.

2006-06-17 14:05:24 · 13 answers · asked by awnya_nirvelli 2

Home daycare vs Childcare center Which do you prefer and for what reasons?

2006-06-17 14:03:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

He can be fast asleep and then gets on all fours in his cot and starts pointing and crying, very restless banging into the sides of his cot.

2006-06-17 12:42:08 · 18 answers · asked by dampc621 1

2006-06-17 12:05:57 · 22 answers · asked by val l 1

2006-06-17 11:41:37 · 28 answers · asked by val l 1

my daughter goes to her grandma's every saturday from 10am -2 while im working . well shes been tell hubby and i that the kids needed a hair cut and hubby told her not to think about it that they were fine.

well here it is saturday a day after he told her this and they picked me up form work and my daughters hair was cut.
You would no believe how angry i was . I got home and let it dwindle but its not working i called my hubby and he was no help how do i deal with this ?

2006-06-17 09:26:53 · 33 answers · asked by kristy b 1

my doughter will be 20 months in july, she was born 2 months early, she is not walking yet she doesnt even stand up on her own and when she kind of tryes ( she doesnt really try too much) she stands all zaggy and wierd is this normal or sould she be walking or trying at least by now?

2006-06-17 08:57:39 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 3 year old son loves math very much. He knows his numbers even to millions and can already do addition and subtraction. He is starting to grasp the concept of multiplication. He loves problem solving ("If you have 11 pencils and I have 10 pencils, how many pencils do we have"), and we do this all the time - in the car, during meal times and before going to bed. We're going to a vacation and the first thing he packs is his abacus.

He goes to a Montessori school because we know that this is an environment that will not restrict him and nurture his talents. He loved school so much, and his teachers are great. They certainly encouraged him, and the work he does now are those of the 5 year old kids (Montessori puts together kids 3-5 in one class). He's got a passion for books (preferably math books), and we're now starting on Grade 2 math books.

My question is -- how can I as a parent encourage him while making sure that I don't push him too far? Thanks

2006-06-17 08:50:08 · 6 answers · asked by imisidro 7

well i dont have any children

2006-06-17 08:17:03 · 22 answers · asked by jazzy 1

My son is turning 4 next week and he is obsessed with Thomas the Train, ABC's and Leap Frog. Does anyone have any good ideas for a killer birthday present for him?

2006-06-17 05:48:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Isn't he supposed to be 4 years old? Every Saturday when this comes on I wonder why. Does he have alopecia or undergoing chemo treatments? Does anyone know?

2006-06-17 03:37:42 · 14 answers · asked by luveeduvee 4

He's 15 months. He's been walking for about 3 months now and he is very bow legged and pigeoned toed as well. He walks ok otherwise and is very healthy and well proportioned. The doc's say that he'll grow out of it but I've seen people who didn't grow out of it and I am worried. I have heard of docs breaking the kids legs so that they grow straight, but that seems a bit barbaric and old fashioned. I'm sure that there is something better than that now. What can we do for him? Who should we go see for a good second opinion?

2006-06-17 03:31:22 · 14 answers · asked by s_bodhi 3

do you think now is the right time to potty train her? i have tried but she just screams and crys. she talks alot and also understands everything.

2006-06-16 21:14:20 · 48 answers · asked by mars 1

2006-06-16 19:36:44 · 10 answers · asked by christa 2

His hearing is fine and he has no physical problems that might inhibit speech. Many info sources point to possible Autism. Thoughts, anyone?

2006-06-16 16:48:54 · 29 answers · asked by Rapunzel XVIII 5

My 2 1/2 yrold is fully potty trained duringthe day now I am needing help for the at night part. He wears pull ups at night because he does not get out of bed to go potty. And in the morning his pull up is not completely wet just enough. Any suggestions or ideas on the night part of potty training? He can take his naps at school and be dry or get up before he falls asleep and goes but it is like I mentioned the nighttime is the problem.

2006-06-16 16:39:21 · 8 answers · asked by cici 2

My friends lil boy will be 2years in August and he can not talk! we are from New orleans, louisiana and before Katrina her baby was starting to say mama, dada, bottle, juice and now Nothing the Dr. says he is fine,she is worried I and I think that They been through alot and that is what is affecting him and kids do when they want too anyone have advice?...

She was also displaced for 7 months in anther state and still does not have a home she is in a fema trailer untill her home is finished..

2006-06-16 15:28:47 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

so they sell anything that can make the hight of a play pen of crib higher?.. my 1 1/2 jumps out in the middle of the night i have a baby gate but he can still run around and i want him in his bed when we are sleeping.. some please help..

2006-06-16 15:21:37 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

my 1 1/2 year old son has dry looking light red rash on his leg it is the size of a quater and shaped like an oval could it be a ring worm?.. and when does it go away? what do i get for it

2006-06-16 14:36:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

please let me know age, gender and what worked for you, I am struggling with getting my 2.5 year old daughter trained.

2006-06-16 12:13:51 · 30 answers · asked by lily 3

My mother and I just recently opened a daycare in our home. We will be getting our first child next week. I was just wondering if anyone had any tips or ideas for us. Thanks!

2006-06-16 11:44:07 · 4 answers · asked by Jlove24 2