Toddler & Preschooler - July 2006

Not being bias, this child is an angel! She is tall and thin with skin that tans so well, and these huge doe eyes and light brown hair with golden ringlets down to the middle of her back. Everywhere we go, at least one person stops to say how beautiful she is. But there is another side. At home, she is a mini tornado! She leaves chaos and destruction in every room she enters! With the exception of her room. I mean, coloring on the walls, taking all the toilet paper off the rolls, flushing toys down the toilet, putting toys in the air vents! And her favorite; pouring any kind of liquid on the carpet. The brighter, the better! Then she'll look up at me with those eyes, and say "mommy, Im sorry", and my heart melts. We've tried time outs, early bedtimes, no dessert, pops on the hand, taking toys away, even sitting down and talking. NOTHING WORKS!
Spanking is not an option. She is just too precious, and if you ever heard her cry, you'd understand. Its wrenching!

2006-07-02 07:48:49 · 19 answers · asked by carolinagrl 4

My daughter is 28months old and weighs 32 lb 12 oz. She is only about 2.5 feet tall. My pediatrtion says she is in the 90th percentile for weight and only the 7th for height. I asked for her BMI but he wont give it to me saying she is too young and that she just has a "short stature". I think she looks perfectly fine to me but I want to make sure she is healthy. We eat fairly healthy only getting fast food at the max 2 times a month, but we do eat a lot of processed food as I am on Social assistance and can't afford fresh all the time. What should I do to make sure she isnt overweight and that she is just naturally larger. ( she was only 6lbs 15oz when born)

2006-07-02 07:12:38 · 19 answers · asked by fiestyroo 2

I am wondering if there is anything I can do to get my daughters father's right taken away. He has done nothing for her, will not help pay for her, yet still thinks he can make decisions and tell me what to do about her. I am 21 ( she is 28months ) and her father is 23 (acts like 4 year old ). He has threatend to take her from me saying she is better off, yet he has thrown half cooked and still cooking beef next to her, jumped out my window with her there and was caught trying to get her high on weed( hot boxing in a bathroom ) when she was 2 months old saying he thought it would be funny. I have already got full cutody but he still has visits once a month ( even though he never comes ). How can I get it so he will just be out of the picture and not a threat to her health or well being anymore? * I live in Wpg.Mb.Canada*

2006-07-02 06:36:20 · 16 answers · asked by fiestyroo 2

Alright.....Ive tried everything to calm my son down! Hes driving me CRAZY! Gahhh,this is VERY urgent dudes, Im gonna die if hes this hyper all of the time ive asked every1 to help me and and and when i tried what they sed...nvr worked...Gotta n e other brilliant ideas?

2006-07-02 06:07:48 · 69 answers · asked by Teddy Bear 1

2006-07-02 04:05:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-02 04:00:53 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter has never slept though the night, and it is taking it's toll on myself and her. She sleeps in her own bed but still gets up for a bottle (up to 5 times a night). I wait untill I think she is serious not just at any wimper. She has other comfort objects ( blankie ) but still needs that bottle. As I've mentioned before she has speech and behavior problems so everything seems more intense.

2006-07-02 02:55:19 · 11 answers · asked by fiestyroo 2

2006-07-02 01:32:57 · 16 answers · asked by jess 2

He is a very smart boy, but when he isn't stimulating his mind he ends up yelling or does something naughty,,what should I tell him so he'll behave. I am tired of his teacher calling me about problems. I don't want to take him to the doctor because if they diagnose him with something, I am a little scared of the medicines that treat those illnesses.....

2006-07-01 23:23:04 · 15 answers · asked by JO m 1

How do I increase my toddler's appetite? He is 22 Months old, Active and healthy, but is not putting on weight.

He does not have a healthy appetite, and refuses to eat more than a few mouthfuls every day.

2006-07-01 21:28:36 · 5 answers · asked by Huh? 1

What are some options for real food for a baby 22 Months old?

2006-07-01 20:41:52 · 16 answers · asked by Huh? 1

my oldest girl will be 4 soon and there is this little girl next door that is a couple years older, when ever my daughter see her she gets excited about playing with her. she'd ask can I play with you, can I play with you alot. the only thing that the little girl wants to do is use my daughter truck to drive up and down the block, that's what I think. I feel bad that my daughter ask to play with her alot b/c she don't know it. I've invited the little girl to play inside the house and backyard already and all she wants to do is drive the truck that my daughter has.

2006-07-01 20:26:22 · 12 answers · asked by KaPaul L 3

I have a 28 month old little girl who cant talk and who has some behavior problems and I would like to take her bottle away at night but I don't seem to have the heart to do it. She finally stopped taking it during the day but she still needs it to go to sleep with. How should I get on with the dastardly deed?

2006-07-01 16:00:30 · 17 answers · asked by fiestyroo 2

My son is going to be three in august and he has a speech problem. He's had surgery for his ears, he had tubes put in and slowely, he's catching up. We have a speech therapist and she helps so much but we cant get him to finish the words. Is that normal with toddlers?

2006-07-01 14:43:51 · 8 answers · asked by Jennifer N 3

2006-07-01 14:23:12 · 29 answers · asked by Rylee 1

I have this toy made by fisher price, featuring sesame street characters.It has lights and sounds when you put a ball threw it..It looks sort of like a stand up pin ball machine..I have searched for a long time on the internet but can not find this toy..The toy was made in 2002..Thanks for any help anyone can give.

2006-07-01 14:20:22 · 5 answers · asked by Dianne B 1

do i need to put ear plugs in her ears? or not? please only respond if you have dealt with this before and if you really know what you are talking about....thanks!!

2006-07-01 14:11:05 · 13 answers · asked by luckystar 2

i'm talking red all over blisters. Itching really really bad gone on for over a week. She is teething

2006-07-01 13:28:28 · 30 answers · asked by :o) 3

2006-07-01 13:04:03 · 11 answers · asked by tazzydee7 2

2006-07-01 10:59:37 · 7 answers · asked by Bride2Be 8/30/08 5

2006-07-01 10:30:47 · 19 answers · asked by Just Jess 3

My daughter is 5 and despratly wants to tie her shoes by herself. We have been workinhg on it for a couple of months but we are both getting frustrated. I am right-handed and she is left, wich I think is part of the problem. If anyone knows any good technigues, rhymes, or anything that may help please let me know. She is wanting to maybe learn before she starts school

2006-07-01 08:43:54 · 12 answers · asked by Alexis and Abbigails' mommy 4

she 18 months.

2006-07-01 08:03:57 · 22 answers · asked by mari 2

..and he only goes when he has no diaper or anything on. So I let him walk around my house with just a shirt on. Is that wrong? A friend ofmine told me what I'm doing is wrong and disgusting, but im trying so hard. If I put a diaper or underwear, he goes right in them, but with nothing, he goes rght in the bathroom!

2006-07-01 08:01:10 · 10 answers · asked by Jennifer N 3

my 2 yr. old is a very hyper child she has always been that wayand her attention span is not that great she can't even sit down long enough to feed herself dinner. and when she gets a whooping for doing something she just did it's like it doesn't register, like it didn't even happen. and my husband had ADHD as a child and i have adult ADD. i know she's only 2 but she's different than other 2 yr. olds. someone please help me, i love her so much but she drives me crazy.

2006-07-01 06:21:56 · 23 answers · asked by HotMilf 2

ok well my toddler is scared and i don't know what to do. we had just rearanged the room and had put the crib infront of a window because he likes looking outside. well it is kind of close to where the dogs cage is. when we were going to sleep he started talking in the crib and the dog heard him and made a lot of noise. this scared the hell out of my toddler and ever since he is scared and refuses to go to sleep unless he is completly coverer head to foot. he starts sweating very badly but there is notging i can do. i need help becuase he didn' t use to be this way.

2006-07-01 05:50:21 · 6 answers · asked by robot_17 3

2006-07-01 05:49:13 · 12 answers · asked by Island Girl 5

this little girl i baby sit and go swimming with is almost 5 and only knows how to count to 10 with help from people around her. she cant write her name or read and doesnt know the alpabet yet. she has alot of potty accidents and was previously potty trained too. I was reading chapter books when i was 2 1/2. i dont mean to sound harsh, but i dont think she is developing properly. her mother is 23, and doesnt read to her at all. and she doesnt interact with other kids. i am almost her second mother. any tips!!!?????

2006-07-01 05:31:22 · 27 answers · asked by hey its me, Dani!! 2

2006-07-01 04:58:48 · 23 answers · asked by liz 3

My boyfriends sister feeds her 2 year old daughter fruit and sometimes vegetables for every meal without any other sides or meats. I don't think the kid has had a real meal since she was here last. Can she still get all the nutrients she needs eating like that?

2006-07-01 04:43:58 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous