Toddler & Preschooler - July 2006

My 3 yr old son has problems sleeping because of sounds at night. Most nights he's just fine, but other nights he calls us in for every little sound -cars, neighbors, water running, etc. His biggest fear is the sound of a storm (the wind, rain, thunder). He's not alone in his room he shares with his baby sister. We try to talk to him about most sounds and help him say a prayer to help keep him safe. He sleeps with a night light and has a flashlight by his bed. It works alright, but not for the weather fears. He loves storms during daylight hours, but insists that they scare him at night. We finally just let him sleep on the floor by our bed during storms.

Any suggestions? Is this something that kids just grow out of?

2006-07-22 15:28:57 · 9 answers · asked by eebrs 3

She often tells me stories about "belena"- that he/she is going to heaven to work work.......that balena said bye bye this way and that she would answer back like this. That she sees Balena in school, wore red, smiles at her and has short hair.
sometimes when she's doing something, she would remember balena---and say " just like balena right?" I checked her pre-school, asked her teacher, in fact i attended some of her classes i didn't see any balena..... who is she seing ? or could she have imaginary friends?

2006-07-22 13:03:42 · 18 answers · asked by mikee 2

He stiffens up his arms and cries alot. He also runs away I am wondering could this be a tantrum he's havin or just being a2 yr old or a boy? If anyone has any idea what this could be respond and if you have any suggestions help me. Hes really a good kid. Just that when he dont get his way competly he does this. And also he is a VERY VERY big whiner. I guess i should be happy that he isnt cussin and hitting like some kids i see huh,.THANKS IN ADAVNCE

2006-07-22 12:52:26 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-22 11:23:16 · 12 answers · asked by SHEILA 1

2006-07-22 09:30:37 · 14 answers · asked by BigMomma 2

After separating from my Husband in March, I have just sold my car (Which was a shared asset). So I can no longer take or collect my 3 year old daughter to her fathers at the weekend. I Have told him it's his responsibility now as I don't have a car. He seems to think CSA Will give him a discount now because of travel expences (He doesn't even live 2 miles away from me). I was just wondering, is he talking out his **** OR is this true?

2006-07-22 08:24:09 · 9 answers · asked by snow.-.angel 2

as he could to use the small potty I bought for him. What are the pros and cons? I know I would need to get a special seat, anything else?

2006-07-22 08:20:58 · 5 answers · asked by chynna30_2000 4

any ideas on this

2006-07-22 07:41:37 · 18 answers · asked by celtichearty2k 2

2006-07-22 07:10:31 · 21 answers · asked by Mel 2

My son absolutely will not touch vegetables unless its french fries in a happy meal! I put them on his plate and tell him that if he at least will try it that he will get big and strong. He says "but no mommy, I will puke." I do give him multi vitamins every day, but I want my son to grow up healthy. Any advice?

2006-07-22 06:55:11 · 17 answers · asked by Jennifer M 2

2006-07-22 06:13:34 · 11 answers · asked by patty 1

and now it stinks in my house,she was getting the hang of using the potty and toliet and now shes stopped,now because of this my carpets stink bad like cats and i have none,so wot im asking is any good tips to get her going again,and wot can i do about the smell? she starts nursey(kindergarten 2 sum of u) in september and there policy is to send home wet kids, ive tried trainer pants but she treats them like a nappy, im at a loss? any advice anyone? no time wasters please.........

2006-07-22 03:09:52 · 12 answers · asked by Madonna 5

Anything, she's drinking penty but no food at all.
This is her 2nd day with the pox and she's only eaten a sausage.
Should i be worried? She's 3 and looks ok in herself and piryton medicine is making her drowsy.She's also having calpol every 5 hours.
Should i leave her without food or make her eat something?

2006-07-22 02:27:53 · 39 answers · asked by I don't have a name 1

My two and a half year old daughter is completely toilet trained when it comes to wees but with poos she is a total nightmare. She will stand with her legs crossed swearing blind she does not need to go, nothing will make her sit on toilet at this point! She is actually making herself constipated by holding it in all the time. What do I do?!?

2006-07-22 02:22:59 · 18 answers · asked by helen 1

My 14 month old is struggling with us at night when it's time to go to bed. We've established a great routine at night, and we've pushed bathtime back to 8pm, because any earlier seems to early. We give him a snack (sugar free) right before bath, so he is not hungry, and we've even put a night light in his room so he feels comfortable. I know he's teething, so he's in some pain, but throughout the day he's seems okay, and he does fine for his naps. What's going on????? We're so confused. P.S. He sleeps great through the night. Any advice out there?

2006-07-22 02:04:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have no idea why but for some reason my soon to be two year old is afraid of the vacuum cleaner.

2006-07-22 01:37:16 · 19 answers · asked by mom2abigsis 2

..our lounge coz that's where most of our holiday-gathered ornaments are.

My answer: Talk infant language. If u threaten with spanking or confiscating privileges/amenities, they won't understand coz they can't do the same back to you. So u cud say, if u break my toy(nude wooden casts, Maasai warriors, marble frogs, porcelain dolls ) I'll break urs. Good idea?

2006-07-22 01:15:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-21 20:46:32 · 20 answers · asked by oceanbreeze5454 1

how do i get my son, who is four, to stop grinding his teeth when he sleeps. the dentist really arent helping me. my 6 year old daughter does this to. it drives me nuts when i can hear them grinding there teeth. it makes my mouth hurt. please anyone who knows how to help me help.

2006-07-21 19:58:15 · 7 answers · asked by carrie2713 l 2

my baby girl is 19 months old. she's able to speak a few words like "i want to eat", "i want rice and soup", "mommy love me" etc. she's recognised all the alphabet A-Z and be able to pronounce every each of them ever since she was 17 months.
she is able to tell a story from looking at the picture in a book, like "this baby playing ball", "daddy hug baby". "baby crying", "the sun is hot" etc.. while she points at the pict that shows it.
she makes some moves and dances when a song is played. like the 'itsy bitsy spider' and so on..

many of my friends's children who is older than her but don't know all these yet. all of my friends think she is just intelligent! they always praise her.
well i am not sure as she is my 1st child. perhaps this is just normal.. or is she really that intelligent? share with me...
just be honest.. i am okay. ;-)

2006-07-21 18:59:50 · 10 answers · asked by #1 Girl -She's Bittersweet- 6

My son will be three on Monday and we are having a party for him on Sunday. We using the movie "Cars" as the theme as he has a fascination with Mater and Lightening McQueen. Does anyone have any suggestions for games or party favors?

2006-07-21 18:15:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

my five year old is completly pottey trained in the day time,but at night he always peas the night,what can i do about this?? shuld i tell his doctor,and what exactly can the dr do???

2006-07-21 17:54:33 · 11 answers · asked by happybunnyjg 2

He got them at a Halloween carnival last year. He wasn't the only boy clamoring for the beads. He likes the "masculine" colors orange, burgundy, and blue. (He would not wear pink or any other "girl" color--his words not mine.) He's worn them to the fair and the library recently. After they become bothersome (or distracting such as at the library) I put them away.

He also knows how he likes his hair fixed, not "spikey" that is. He likes "man songs," which are rock songs sung by men, of course. I see an individual developing before my eyes.

2006-07-21 16:39:22 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter out grew her sandals already (I thought I had bought them big) and I've been to many stores and can't find anymore sandals. It's always whatever is left and none in her
size. I tried Zappos.com, but they are way too expensive. Why do stores jump way ahead seasonally? She now has no sandals that fit and its July.

2006-07-21 16:37:49 · 17 answers · asked by Venus 3

2006-07-21 16:29:35 · 14 answers · asked by adlougy 1

The nutritionist is concerned sience her last visit 6 months prior. They say she didn't even put on a full pound, and she didn't grow very much. I said my daughter eats but not a lot. She can be picky at times, but I offer her different foods. I take her for her 2 1/2 yr. check-up soon, but I don't want the doctor looking at me like I neglect my baby's needs. My daughter is healthy, and very smart, so I know she's healthy, but I'm just really concerned. And people say she must have gotten it from me cuz, I'm very pettite. But I tell them that I was really fat as a baby and so was her father. And no one on either side was ever as pettite as her at that age. Do you think something is wrong with her? Should I really worry? Or am I just over reacting? I need some advice. Please help me.

2006-07-21 16:03:59 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

My three year old still gets a water bottle at night. We just threw out all the sippy cups, but he likes to have one for bed. It only has water in it and it's not really a sippy cup. It's Nalgene brand (common among hikers and campers).

Just wondering what everyone else has done.

2006-07-21 16:03:17 · 26 answers · asked by eebrs 3

She does not have appetites, is there anyway to make her eat?
she is my first child.

2006-07-21 15:04:35 · 12 answers · asked by AD 1

He hits himself repeatedly or plays with his hands just to stay awake. Any suggestions on how we can get him to sleep? Yes, we do a bedtime routine every day, but he still fights it.

2006-07-21 14:33:36 · 15 answers · asked by Terri M 1

2006-07-21 14:11:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous