Toddler & Preschooler - August 2006

What are some crafty ideas for two year olds? My two year old is very active and I know she could be creative if I was able to give her the right inspiration.

2006-08-18 12:55:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

we need documentation that a 4 1/2 yr old child can remember abuse that happened when he was 4 yrs old....we are in custody case and he has maintained clear recollections..speaks of them in detail...Guarian ad Litem states impossible for him to remember.....I need help proving this wrong ...he will be returned to abuser if we cannot prove his memories are actual...or have possibility of being actual...currant counselor is of no help. Any help would be appreciated.....especially help that has documentation to back it...please help this little boy not be returned to his abuser...I am not good with research/computers...please help us find proof he is able to remember these things...I have never coached or propted him..nor has anyone else....we are having to prove he is smart enough to relate what happened to him

2006-08-18 12:25:03 · 11 answers · asked by funke_olise 1

When my kids were younger, what they ate (fruit, veggies, salad, fish) was more important to me than how they ate, so I did not emphasize table manners. Unfortunately, now, all too often, their spoon and fork sit cleanly beside their plate for the entire meal while they use their fingers! I can remind them to use silverware, which works for a bite or two, but how can I encourage them to use their silverware and/or help them want to have good table manners? I'm concerned that I'm neglecting my parental duties by not addressing this matter. I'd prefer not to result to extreme measures or fear tactics (e.g., "Next time you use your fingers, you'll be dismissed with no more food for the rest of the night") if I can help it (although, come to think of it, this would probably be effective). They are still working out their motor skills, so I can understand their temptation, plus we often eat corn on the cob, grapes, and other things that "are" acceptable finger foods. Thoughts?

2006-08-18 11:50:45 · 19 answers · asked by Diane H 1

'A' says (a), do you hear it in apple, 'B' says (ba), do you hear it in ball, 'C' says (ca) do you hear it in cat.... I need this whole song.

2006-08-18 11:20:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 4. His father and I are divorced but still have a good relationship. I have my son every other week then he's off to his dad's house for a week. So far this has worked but I think it has generated some issues with discipline. My son's father lives with his mother and step dad so "Grandma and Grandpa" are around all the time. My son throws tantrums when he is at my home to the point he will force himself to throw up. He has urinated on his floor right in front of me when asked to try and go potty, he refuses to pick up after himself, he can't seem to do anything on some days, he whines, he refuses to listen to anything except what he wants to hear. (I realize that part is normal.) I have tried everything, time out, spanking (yes, I believe in it), smacked hands, etc... I believe that he has no discipline structure at his other home and this is the cause of part his behavior. Unfortunately, I can't do anything about that. What can I do to make my home a lil more bearable?

2006-08-18 11:04:29 · 13 answers · asked by pagudus6669 2

Hi, my friend is throwing a birthday party for her little girl, and I have NO IDEA what little girls play with at age 4 nowadays. The theme of the party is "princesses", if that helps. She is very pink and frilly and very girly. I'm pretty sure she already has all the princess Barbies.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

2006-08-18 10:51:11 · 20 answers · asked by clueless: please be kind 3

Before we gave my son Dumex, but i noticed that he's appetite is not good. Sometimes he can finish 4-5 bottles and sometimes just 2 bottles. And dont want to eat solid food. Then we decided to switch him to Grow. Seems ok now, but it cost more than Dumex. Is it ok to mix two formula milk? For example 2 bottle needs 4 scoops, 2 Grow scoops and 2 Dumex scoops? Any side effect for that?

2006-08-18 09:48:36 · 20 answers · asked by JA Bautista 1

my daughter is 2.5 an i'm still breastfeeding i have managed to cut out feeds during the day but i can't get her to go 2 bed on a nite without it! i have taken advice from the health visitor and she says do controlled crying which i have and it breaks my heart to see her get soooo upset. if she does fall asleep without (which isnt very often) she has a really unsettled night! sge also so wakes up in a night asking for ''milkys'' if i don't give in to her she really screams the house down a pulls on me i feel she is too old for it now and would love some good advice plz! has anyone else had this problem and how did u do it.

2006-08-18 09:41:55 · 27 answers · asked by lillypops 4

he acts like he's going through terrible twos and hes not even two yet. He screams when he doesnt get his way, he hits and bites people and thinks its funny(its not). he whines to get my attention...he doesnt sit still when im trying to read to him...he doesnt want to be in the crib no more where he use to take naps..he just wantt to be with me all the time...when i take him outside he runs off and doesnt listen to his name...and he throws things at you when he's mad...is this normal...?? my friend has a 2 1/2 year old daughter and she never acted like this at his age and still doesnt...well not as bad!!!!any suggestion? any of this happen to anybody???

2006-08-18 09:04:32 · 16 answers · asked by elizabeth 2

not just 2 yet, another month. need to clean up and get to bed at a decent hour myself.

2006-08-18 08:51:38 · 18 answers · asked by its me 2

my 3 year old son is potty trained, except for at night, he still wears a pull up to bed and he will be 4 in october, how can i get him potty trained at night?

2006-08-18 08:43:44 · 27 answers · asked by dreamer_18k 2

and whatever she takes has to start with the letter A. Any suggestions??

2006-08-18 08:28:08 · 19 answers · asked by Mrs. Kiedis 5

my 3 year old son has very low iron! yeah goin thru lots of blood work for him :( cause they cant seem to get it up!
Well since they have put him on some iron drops, put in his drink once a day! he's had diarrhea! Is that caused from the iron meds? I didnt see the side affects on the script. Not sure what is causeing it what do you think??

2006-08-18 08:10:25 · 12 answers · asked by woohooo 4

For those who go to the store 'Once Upon A Child', how good do they pay out for your stuff?

For example, how much roughly could I get for:

3 Childrens board games (new and never played)
2 pairs of tennis shoes (worn only once, look new)
A Puzzle

yea, am I looking at $2 or $20 for that stuff?

Thanks!

2006-08-18 07:39:11 · 4 answers · asked by N/A 3

I have a friend staying with me, who has 2 boys. She is going through a divorce and is staying here until they can find an apartment. Her oldest will not listen to even her. He won't follow anyones instructions and insists on doing things that we tell him not to do. He does this high-pitched screaming thing that can cause even the dead to wake up. He does this when he's mad, happy, or when his mom tries to discipline him. He won't follw any of my house rules, and it's rubbing off on my oldest (almost 2). I don't know what to do and if I can even do anything, since he isn't my kid. I need to know what to do with him!!

2006-08-18 07:10:39 · 10 answers · asked by odd duck 6

My daughter seems to drink and urinate a lot, two of the symptoms that are for Type 2 diabetes. I don't know if it is just because it's summer or whether it's something to be concerned about. She doesn't seem to have other symptoms, and if it continues I'm going to call her pediatrician...but I was just wondering if anyone else had a child that drank so much? She usually drinks an 8 oz sippy cup of juice/water or milk in the morning and can slam two down within a half hour when she gets home from daycare. They give her water and milk at daycare, but I'm not exactly sure how much she's drinking there...they haven't mentioned that it seems excessive, but...mommies tend to worry. Thanks for any thoughts or personal experiences with something like this!

2006-08-18 06:55:53 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

My ten month old is always hitting me in the face and now my three year old has started copying her. The difference is my ten month old doesn't know any better my three year old does. They are both girls. My three year old has started coming after me, biting and hitting when she gets angry with me. What should I do, I can't hit her back for heavens sake and time out hasn't worked. I tried explaining to her that hitting and biting hurts and it's wrong. Anyone have any ideas how I can nip this in the bud before it gets really out of control?

2006-08-18 06:45:11 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

My baby girl is a girl through and through- she loves clothes, shoes, makeup (playing with mine!) and jewlery. She has these fake earrings that clip on but she's obsessed with my pierced ears and wants hers done too. I told her it would hurt and she still wants them. I even took one of my earrings and poked her ear with it to show her the pinch, and she didn't care! My question is, should I do it? I've seen babies with pierced ears but I always said I'd leave it up to her. (This started two days ago and she's still asking- she's not going to just forget it!)

2006-08-18 06:29:31 · 33 answers · asked by Kimmie 3

My 4 year old just started school for the first time, shes never been to daycare. Ive already gotten 2 complaints that she does not stop talking and wont stay in her seat. She also has been hitting the other children...I dont know what to do. i spoke to her calmly and explained that she had to be a good girl and she agreed but it didnt work? i dont understand because she LOVES going to school....

2006-08-18 06:22:25 · 17 answers · asked by knufflebunny 2

2006-08-18 06:07:44 · 83 answers · asked by La Gringa 1

My sister would like a bratz doll that skates-if any of you saw the commercial and i was wondering how much it costed beacause i was thinking of splitting the price (she pays half and i pay the rest)

2006-08-18 05:20:23 · 7 answers · asked by bluez_redz_nd_what13 1

I have a son that refuses to use the potty. If set him on it, he will not go, no matter how long he sits there. He would sooner go on the floors or in his pants than use the toilet. We have done everything we know to do and then some but to no avail. This has been going on for over a year now (he is 3). I am simply at my wits end. We have 3 other children and have never had this much trouble. I know every child is different but this seems extreme to me. Any advice at all would be greatly appreciated.

2006-08-18 04:54:09 · 12 answers · asked by star_angil 2

2006-08-18 04:23:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-18 04:11:47 · 21 answers · asked by lol 1

I've read enough on the subject. I want to know if you know anyone yourself (child, relative, friend) that has become autistic due to vaccinations. What did the doctor say? Did they have any signs of autism before the vaccination? My daughter is due for her 1 year shots and I'm nervous like I was for the last three rounds. She never got so much as a lump from them....but she has to get some new ones this time (mmr, varicella). Thanks.

2006-08-18 02:29:08 · 14 answers · asked by all_my_armour_falling_down 4

I couldn't come up with a good title for this photo of my daughter, so whoever comes up with a better one, will get the 10 points and I'll use it as the title.

2006-08-18 02:28:56 · 11 answers · asked by why 3

2006-08-18 02:23:50 · 11 answers · asked by all_my_armour_falling_down 4

My son is 1 next week and he yanks and climbs up my hair, his dad has cut all of his off. It's driving me crazy, any tips Mum's?

2006-08-18 01:49:30 · 15 answers · asked by LadyDeville 3

My son is 1 next week and he yanks and climbs up my hair, his dad has cut all of his off. It's driving me crazy, any tips Mum's?

2006-08-18 01:38:11 · 23 answers · asked by LadyDeville 3

With all of the bad side effects that we know about ADHD medication, why am I getting such a hard time trying diet changes and behavioral modification in my child to control his ADHD rather than just shove some pills down his throat? It seems to me that I'm being told "Ritalin.. so much easier than parenting"

2006-08-18 00:25:54 · 26 answers · asked by Imani 5