Toddler & Preschooler - June 2006

My rant is too long to fit into the space Y! Answers allows. Please read this blog entry and give your advice. http://www.opendezign.com/elblogatisto/?p=400
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2006-06-28 00:58:24 · 22 answers · asked by big poppa 1

I have 4 children, my oldest 2 will be going to school this september ( 2nd grade and kindergarden ) and my youngest 2 ( twins, 3 1/2 years) are going to preschool this september also. I am so nervous, not that they wont be okay, just that for the last 7 years I have been home with my children and there is usually always 2 of the 4 here at any given time. I dont know what to do with myself, I am upset but excited that my babies are growing up and will be starting their school career, but I am in a spin of emotions from it. I was wondering if there are any other mommies out there that have gone through any simular experiences and what you did. I am totally freaking here, I never imagined the day when all of my kids would be going to some sort of school....thanks for any answers!

2006-06-27 23:36:39 · 14 answers · asked by ? 2

Ignorance is a big word and not the right one to use really. But my 3-year old just goes off into her own world and her brain doesn't even seem to register i am talking to her. Will this pass? I always thought this paralazing of the hearing was a symptom of being a teenager ?!?

2006-06-27 23:09:32 · 24 answers · asked by Part Time Cynic 7

for things like throwing things at people,sharing,and turning the tv off while everyone is watching a movie.

2006-06-27 22:47:54 · 11 answers · asked by TERRI 1

2006-06-27 22:45:51 · 11 answers · asked by cork1904 3

my daughter is always hungry, she has two weet-bix with milk for brekky and after that she is always hungry i feed her up on yoghurt,fruit, and multi grain biscuits and she seems to be hungry ALL the time any ideas why? is it just a growth spurt?

2006-06-27 20:27:23 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've only breast fed up until now and just recently stopped. My daughter Zoe is almost 16 mnts old and is allergic to every kind of milk out there except (blue diamond almond breeze). And silk soy which she doesn't like. After giving her the almond milk I noticed on the container it say Not Intended for use as Infant formula. Does anyone know why? What does that mean? Is it not safe for me to give to her at this age? I would hate to have finally found a type of milk Zoe likes but cannot drink. I do give her other foods that contain calcium but she really likes milk. I wrote to the company but still have not heard any think yet. An answer would greatly be appreciated.

Sincerely LouLou

2006-06-27 18:50:52 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 2 yr old son is a picky eater, everytime I try to feed him or if I let him feed himself, he just turns his head away,He will not eat the right things, like vegies,fruits,meats..and this really worries me,What can I do to make him eat healthy foods??

2006-06-27 18:12:18 · 16 answers · asked by LuvinMy4kidz4evr 1

I am on a tight budge, but I am wanting to know if anyone has any quick, easy, cheap, and HEALTHY dinner ideas for a 17 month old? It is for the nights when we have something for dinner she can't eat like spicy food and seafood. I know at this age they are allowed to have seafood but I don't feel comfortable giving it to her and I don't want to give her spicy food either, I think they would be too hard on her tummy.

Any ideas? I really need them to be cheap, easy, quick, and most importantly HEALTHY!

2006-06-27 17:48:40 · 25 answers · asked by Crazy Mama 5

My daughter is two and still cries herself to sleep for naps and at night. She also cries when she wakes up until I come get her. When do kids start just going to sleep or just getting up and coming to you when they wake up?

2006-06-27 16:33:06 · 22 answers · asked by just a girl 1

I have read that a 3 year-old child should watch no more than 1/2 hour of TV each day....mine loves Dora, Blue's Clues, Sesame Street...so, if you add, that is way more than 1/2 hour, he still play outside, play with his toys, paint, draw, drives us crazy...all the things a typical 3 year-old boy does....I just wanted to know if your children see more TV than they should, and if you think that letting them watch programs like those for more than 1/2 hour, can harm them in some way.

2006-06-27 16:15:30 · 13 answers · asked by carolina n 2

My mom watches my two sons (one will be one year old next week, the other will be 28 months old next week) while I work during the day. She insists on feeding them two large meals (breakfast and lunch) during the day instead of two smaller meals and two snacks. She says they eat better/larger meals if she doesn't give them snacks. I believe if the snack is healthy (fruit, yogurt, etc.) then it shouldn't make a difference if they don't eat ALL of their breakfast or lunch, or eat a huge portion. I would rather feed my boys six small meals than three huge ones. Anyone who has a two year old knows that they are prone to "meltdowns" periodically, and I have to wonder if my older son is behaving like this because of low blood sugar. It just doesn't seem right to me to have two young children eat breakfast at 7:30 a.m., then have NOTHING between then and lunch time (about noon). She does give them juice when she brings them in from their walk in the a.m., but that's it. Advice?

2006-06-27 15:33:33 · 21 answers · asked by brevejunkie 7

The doctors can't seem to figure out what could be wrong with him

2006-06-27 15:31:33 · 22 answers · asked by JustMeTiff 3

How can i ligthen or total eliminate the insect bites marks/scars from my kids? What sort of meds or creams can i use (over the counter only)? They've got some on their legs and some scars on their knees, caused by playing and running outside the house or in school. My kids ages are 3 & 4. Ill greatly appreciate your help on this.

2006-06-27 15:24:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

He got a hold of one and now my floor and couch have paid the ultimate price. How do I get it off my son? I've tried soap and water.

2006-06-27 12:27:28 · 31 answers · asked by whatdoiknow 3

2006-06-27 12:22:17 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

he is 2 yrs old and i love him to death.. his real father never calls or nothing.... and he said he would take his naming rights off .. how do we go abuot that in the state of IL...

2006-06-27 12:13:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know any websites that you can download worksheets for three year olds? Starting nursery in september

2006-06-27 11:40:42 · 9 answers · asked by fairylandk 3

On night late in my second pregnancy, my four year old, husband and I were eating dinner at a local buffet. While we were walking around looking at the food, a rather robust man walked by us. My daughter points and says "he's got a big belly like you mom." I wanted to hide in the mashed potatoes.

2006-06-27 11:30:15 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-27 11:27:48 · 32 answers · asked by sjrbooks 2

Does anyone have any good suggestions as to how to wein a 2 1/2 year old from his binki without causing too much stress and crying?? My son's binki and blankie are his two favorite comfort objects....the blanket doesnt bother me, but getting rid of his binki is long overdue! Please help with any good suggestions??

2006-06-27 10:53:50 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-27 10:43:10 · 16 answers · asked by ? 4

not eating or drinking, has a high fever

2006-06-27 09:04:37 · 12 answers · asked by mysweetbrees 2

I do not want links to sites that are offering swim lessons. I want links that have useable information for me to teach my daughter how to swim.

2006-06-27 08:41:46 · 10 answers · asked by ccccccc 3

When it comes to your child, it shouldn't matter how much the item is. I heard people(and I am not putting anyone down) say, "I wont buy my toddler a potty because it's too much, when I can just buy a seat cover." How much more? Like $12? come on now.

2006-06-27 07:42:03 · 20 answers · asked by Jennifer N 3

I just had my second child so I'm kind of a stay-at-home mom, for a while. My oldest is 3 and he's out of daycare until I go back to work. I feel horrible because I can't come up with any indoor activities for us to do so all he does is watch t.v. I know this isn't healthy at all. Please! Any suggestions? Thanks for your help.

2006-06-27 07:13:18 · 26 answers · asked by Mama Jack the Navy Wife 3

2006-06-27 06:44:11 · 14 answers · asked by justin bieber <3 3

my little boy is 2 1/2, hes just started this thing, whenever i ask him something or just say something to him he says "huh?" like he doesnt understand, no matter how many times i repeat myself he does this. just curious if all kids do this at this age.

2006-06-27 06:19:58 · 29 answers · asked by ~Tan~Lines~ 3

she indicates her mouth/jaw hurts when asked

2006-06-27 06:19:53 · 12 answers · asked by artful dodger 4

My daughter's daycare tells me that the past two days she has started to shake if something little happens, like her ice cream cone drips. She's been at her dad's house since Friday night. They are wondering if she gets yelled at when at his house and she spills something. How can I know? Her dad wouldn't tell me if it was the case.

2006-06-27 05:50:15 · 12 answers · asked by cocoanutt 4