Toddler & Preschooler - June 2006

My daughter has participated in local and pre-lim beauty pageants since she was 11mos old (she's almost 4 now), and she loves them. She loves to go onstage, for her it's like "dress-up" with an audience. (She doesn't wear make-up or anything that's not age-appropriate.) So why is the common public so quick to viiianize us pageant moms? How is it any different from any other childhood activity? Is it because of the small percentage of wacko stage moms that always seem to end up on talk shows? I don't understand all of the negativity toward something that my little girl enjoys so much.

2006-06-15 16:23:01 · 8 answers · asked by Ashley F 3

People ask me if I put my daughter in pre-school yet. Like it's mandatory. Of course it is a positive experiance, but necessary, I don't see it. I can certainly teach her abc's colors and numbers and socialization you don't need at a school, a playground can give her that.

2006-06-15 16:22:50 · 23 answers · asked by Marge Simpson 6

She's potty trained when she's awake. But when she sleeps we always put a diaper on her. How do we complete the last stage of potty training?

2006-06-15 14:11:29 · 15 answers · asked by mll804 2

2006-06-15 13:41:42 · 18 answers · asked by Sarah 3

We have a convertible crib that we need to change over into a toddler bed. Do we need to buy the conversion kit yet? Also, is it hard to change it over? My hubby put the crib together, and I am wondering if I should have him convert it, because I am not good at things like this. I did manage to lower the mattress on my own though.

2006-06-15 11:53:36 · 9 answers · asked by Angela R 2

Every time she see's a black person she runs and hides and cries and lets me know there around. She also does not like them looking at her or touching her. when she is in the car she will lock the door if she see's some one coming.

2006-06-15 10:57:54 · 26 answers · asked by Jennifer 3

2006-06-15 10:38:11 · 24 answers · asked by seatonrsp 5

Have any other parents experience this, I understand this is a common procedure. He has had tubes in his ears before, But i wanted to know what the recover like for his abnoids out.

2006-06-15 08:25:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a day care in my home and have contracts and policies that the parents sign before I will agree to watch their kids. There is a little girl I keep right now that has a little mean streak in her and was wondering if it would be adventageous of me to add the following statement to the end of my payement policy: "Child Care Provider reserves the right to request reimbersement for excessive property damage that is the result of a child's misbehavior." Or something to that effect. Nothing has been damaged yet, but was thinking about this the other day and I think it would be wise. The parents pay fees for food and my time, if their child destroys the toys and games I provide out of my pwn pocket, shouldn't they be responsible for replacing them or for the funds so that I may replace them?

2006-06-15 07:44:31 · 18 answers · asked by disneychick 5

Its starting to piss me off; they need to put their kid in place and give her a good spanking or at least a decient pop. Not that tiny tap bull ****!

2006-06-15 07:05:04 · 19 answers · asked by Jman 1

ok, i don't want to sound weird, but i am a first time mother. My 2 year old daughter is already asking questions about boys private parts. She wants to know what "that" is on her cousins butt (she calls the front part "butt" also). I tried to explain to her that boys are different than girls, which was kinda hard considering she's only 2. Then she proceeded to say that when she grows up she will be a boy. She also touches herself alot. I don't know if this is normal. I know she is only a child and doesn't understand, and maybe i am just freaking out a little, but i need some suggestions on how i can explain this to her. I will accept my daughter nomatter how she turns out as an adult, but i just want the best and NORMAL life for her. Help!!

2006-06-15 06:33:37 · 19 answers · asked by Christy 1

He does play with others, but has a hard time with rules. Can not bribe him even with something he cherishes. What to do?

2006-06-15 06:23:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-15 06:21:18 · 24 answers · asked by keri y 1

what kinds of things should i watch for? his eyes are clear and normal. hes not crying anymore. what are the signs of a head injury. my husband is away and i have no transportation anywhere. i was there when he fell. he was sitting on the lid to get his shoes put on. one of his feet was under him he went to pull it out and slide off. it happened to fast for me to stop him from hitting his . head. no britney spears comments

2006-06-15 05:30:11 · 14 answers · asked by kleighs mommy 7

I was wondering if anyone knew of any stress techniques for toddlers... When I get stressed out I relax and slowly breath in and out and I don't think about anything just concentrait on relaxing. My 3 year old has recently started copying me and I noticed that he has been doing alot better in reading when he does this. I have seen him on his bed, reading, getting stuck and putting his book down and take a few deep breaths and then closing his eyes. After he is done he picks up his book and begins to read again, is this good for him? is he too young to do that? are there other things I could teach him? (when he has a meltdown in the store I do this too, and I noticed that he doesn't have meltdowns as nearly as much anymore, does he know it bothers me?)

2006-06-15 04:51:59 · 15 answers · asked by heavenly_rain_angel 2

my 3 year old son calls his dad (maternal father) daddy and just started calling his soon to be step dad daddy we told him no that he already has a daddy he says that he has 2 daddys and that he loves them both is that ok??

2006-06-15 04:50:08 · 23 answers · asked by asilk820 2

2006-06-15 03:27:55 · 31 answers · asked by mama_of_2 4

My son likes to color and coloring books in the store are so boring anymore! Just looking for something different!!

2006-06-15 03:10:42 · 17 answers · asked by mistyblue7404 3

2006-06-15 03:09:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 9months old and does not crawl yet. He does roll around and get to where he needs to but he just cant crawl and its frustrating him now. He does use a baby walker and I try snf encourage him to crawl by showing him what to do but nothing. My friends have children the same age just days a part and they are crawling and trying to walk. My olderson walked at 10months but this boy is so lazy. What can I do to help him.

2006-06-15 02:52:39 · 22 answers · asked by Pinkflower 5

2006-06-15 02:50:59 · 18 answers · asked by aunt_ki 2

the dr said baby head measured at 45 cm he is 6 months old 17 pounds dr said his head was to big what is he talking about

2006-06-15 01:24:28 · 12 answers · asked by stardust_147432002 1

i force fed my son yesterday. he constantly refuses to eat and at 5 years old he is skinnier than any doctor we've seen recommends. i've tried telling him stories, i've not let him leave the table till he's done, rewarding him for every spoon, spanking him for not finishing. but yesterday i've had enough, put him in my lap and though he protested and cried, he did not leave the table till the last spoon was downed.

surprisingly enough, today he ate well! what do you all think about this method, cuz i'd like not to make a habbit of it, but as you can see i'm pretty desperate!

2006-06-15 00:16:22 · 16 answers · asked by Angie 2

Our son is 2 1/2 and time out has not worked for us. We don't have a room that he can't do something wrong in to use and having him sit on the bottom step of our stairs or a chair doesn't work. We have to practically hold him there which isn't beneficial in any way. I bought a travel crib but he would just climb out. We have spanked him and he usually avoids that but we don't want to spank him or scare him into obeying the rules...we want him to have respect for us and not fear us. We need ideas on how to impliment time out for a young toddler with a lot of energy. Any ideas?

2006-06-14 20:58:48 · 19 answers · asked by chrissy757 5

I have brushed her teeth everyday atleast once a day...i know 2 times is better but some days its super crazy and i don't make it to her teeth two times but i do it every night before bed....
Well i took my first mommy day away and my hubby thought it would be ok to give her sprite and ice cream all day and who knows what else......... and now her teeth look like crap... :( the two front teeth have white 'stains' on them does that mean i need to take her to the Dentist.? or is it that she isn't getting enough Vitamins? any other parnets every see this on there childs teeth?
Thanks

2006-06-14 20:36:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son has been biting kids at his preschool. It started when he was bitten by another kid at his school. Any ideas on how to deal with this? I don't believe in spanking him.

2006-06-14 20:30:41 · 15 answers · asked by Jen 3

My son is full of energy and I want to have some creative play time and art time with him during the day. We both get bored with TV and what housework we can do together. Is there some trick to get him settled down like feeding him first or doing something calming? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Also, all I have come up with so far is...

Painting
Foam Stamps
Playdoh and Cookie Cutters
Building Blocks
Puzzles

Any other ideas that aren't too messy?

2006-06-14 20:14:17 · 12 answers · asked by chrissy757 5

2006-06-14 19:30:38 · 15 answers · asked by stacyd911 1

I was watching nick jr. and heard a commercial. It was asking for help to get books to kids who can't afford any. It gave a website...it was noggin\something. I don't know the back part. So I went to the noggin website and could not find any link what so ever about a program that gives books to underprivilaged kids. I have been listening everyday for it but it has not come back on. Is there anyone who knows what I'm talking about, and has the right address? Thank you

2006-06-14 18:45:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 16 months old just wondering what age is good to move to a toodler bed. He has DS and isn't walking yet but he HATES his crib.

2006-06-14 17:34:01 · 9 answers · asked by regan4love 2