Toddler & Preschooler - August 2006

When I go out around town, I have noticed that there are many parents that just let their children scream and throw terrible tantrums while the parents do nothing or tell their child to stop in a quiet voice. Why is this? Don't these parents realize they are handicapping their children? These poor children are growing up, thinking that the rules don't apply to them and they can get away with anything. Could someone please enlighten me?

(Please don't bother responding if you plan on answering in less than a sentence.)

2006-08-31 04:25:35 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 16 month old that is constantly biting people, and he bites HARD. I've tried telling him no and raised my voice so he knows I mean business, but it doesn't stop him. He's almost drawn blood from biting me and my wife. Someone is going to get hurt and it has to stop. Does anyone have any suggestions for me? What worked for you?

2006-08-31 04:23:38 · 25 answers · asked by ImmatureEntrepreneur.com 2

My youngest daughter is 3, and I finally got her to potty on her own just last week. I think this happened because my oldest daughter started pre-k last week. I am sooo happy she is finally using the potty without me telling her!!!!!! I think her sister was distracting her or something. I was just wondering if anyone else had gone through this.

2006-08-31 04:11:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I babysit my one and half year old baby boy cousin. He is a handful. He is a "Serious" child. He hardly ever smiles for anyone and his dad is the same way. He walks around saying "da" all day and burps, and farts. K so far that is typical well he loves his buggy (stroller) and today so far he hasnt taken a nap and been awake since 6AM. Any good ways to get him to take a nap? I just fed him cherio's and he is just walking and wining and holding his blanky and yawning.HELP!

2006-08-31 03:54:28 · 8 answers · asked by swept away in hopes 3

I started working this week after 1yr and a half of staying at home w/my baby, So i got this baby sitter whom my mother in law and her mom know, They say she's a great baby sitter and everyone loves how she takes care of the kids. But I went to the store like 2 days ago and my son saw some kids and started playing w/them and the little girl tells me that my son is at the babysitters with her so i said really? So i start asking.. did she hit him( the babysitter) she said yes, i ask why she says because he was throwing the toys, i ask did she hit him hard ? she says yes, i say did he cry ? she says yes, i asked does she hit him all the time or only when he does bad stuff? she said only when he does bad stuff. So since i dont really know this sitter i dont feel peace in my heart to leave my son w/her. So i asked my sister to watch him and i'll pay her, but she lives like 30 mins away, i trust my sister more, and when my sis left my baby started crying because he wanted to be w/her so

2006-08-31 03:00:10 · 17 answers · asked by sourgirl 3

My son is now 14 1/2 mos old, I want to start weaning him off the pacifier but am not sure how to do it. He only gets it when he sleeps, but as of now he won't sleep without it. What age should he be when I start weaning him? And how do you think is too old to still have a pacifier? We are currently working on getting the night time bottle away which is a struggle as it as. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

2006-08-31 01:18:53 · 17 answers · asked by Momin2005 1

Yesterday when he awoke he has pooped his pants and I thought he must have just done it and did not think it was at night. Keep in mind he has not had a accident for over a year. This morning when he woke, same thing. I could tell it had been done for a while. What is going on, why is he doing this, he has no idea why, he was sleeping! Help!!!! PS - It is not runny or anything, solid, he is not sick.

2006-08-31 00:41:54 · 9 answers · asked by dreamsykel 2

Hi just need to know really what should he be saying/doing as i have 2 other children 3,4 and they do most of the asking for him which I am trying to stop. So I just need to know roughly about his speech.

2006-08-30 23:01:16 · 17 answers · asked by jules 4

My daughter is 2 years old and still sucks her thumb, constantly. I would appreciate some ideas on how to get her to stop. I try not to make a big deal out of it, because if she knows its bothering us, well she is just going to want it more lol. We've tried putting vinegar on her finger, a bandage on her finger and then we've tried to just redirect her to doing soemthing else with her hands. The only thing that worked was a few months ago she got a cut on her thumbsucking thumb and stopped sucking for about a week till the cut healed. Obviously I'm not going to cut her thumb again but I'm all ears for suggestions.

2006-08-30 23:00:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

She can repeat 95% of what you say to her perfectly,but when it comes to her speaking on her own,it's very garbled.We've spoken to her doctor more than once and they always tell us to not worry and give her time. I'm taking her back to the doctor nxt week,but I want the opinions of others also.

2006-08-30 22:07:36 · 14 answers · asked by Direktor 5

I have a 15 month old daughter.Nowadays she is more active & wants to do a lot of things. She is getting adamant. Sometimes i really dont understand. I try to explain to her politely, then if she doesnt listen then in a bit stern voice. sometimes i end up hitting her a bit so that she can understand what she is doing is wrong.
I know she is not of the age to understand but i really dont know how to handle her mischiefs. I fear that if i let go everything then she will be a spoilt child. Also i know that this is common for her age. i dont know how to balance out this. Plz help me. I wantt to build a strong relationship with my daughter.

2006-08-30 20:08:11 · 16 answers · asked by rameezaali 2

2006-08-30 19:52:35 · 15 answers · asked by Kitty 1

your purse or hand bag on the floor when you come in to your or any house? Don't please if you have or know that children are in the house. Sent an 8 month old child to childrens last week because the parents found her convulsing in the middle of the floor surronded by benadryl pills. She got the bottle out of a purse and had eaten about half of a full bottle. Sever brain damage.

2006-08-30 18:52:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-30 18:11:08 · 7 answers · asked by geskuh 2

I was 19 when I had my son I still lived at home with my parents when my son was 6 months old I moved out an left my son with his grandmother till I got moved in. I went back to get him an she refused to let me have him.went to see him every weekend while he was there. up an until she went to court an now has temporay custody of him I get to see him every weekend how will I go about getting him back I mean hes been with her sence birth an really is not use to me that much an crys. would that be a promble? Help Please

2006-08-30 18:10:09 · 9 answers · asked by angie_miller31 1

I thought it was around age 2 when the first molars came in, or am I wrong? She has her 4 top teeth, her 2 bottom teeth and now the big molars just popped up..i was surprised to see them today. Is that the normal pattern for them to come in? Thanks.

2006-08-30 17:36:54 · 9 answers · asked by ? 4

My child's preschool is coming up with a fieldtrip that's out of town. The bus will have to go off-road and out of the city, just to get to the destination! Parents have to come, because the kids are all under five or five. Mine's five. I do not feel comfortable with this idea because it's an off-road terrain, we're very unfamiliar with the place, and a three hour ride in a bus is more than what my five year old can handle! Plus, when we get there, we won't have time to rest. The day will be packed with killer whale shows, a dolphin show, sea lion show, ocean life conservation show, underwater museum tour, ocean museum tour, and swimming! Then we all get back into the bus and drive back! These kids are toddlers and five year olds! Not sixth graders! I feel that this fieldtrip is not age-appropriate, and I don't feel safe about it. Especially w/ all the terrorism going on, and the destination is near American military base is. We live in the philippines.We r American & Spanish.

2006-08-30 16:08:01 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

my 13 month old isnt walking yet he'll stand by himself and then not take a step ive tried everything that i know to do, any good ideas out there?

2006-08-30 15:51:12 · 15 answers · asked by Hunters_momma 1

I'm completely involved in my kid's life. I keep in close communication with his teacher, and I voice my concerns without hesitation. Afterall, we're paying a LOT of money for our son to go to the posh franchise private school that he goes to. But I think recently, the teacher doesn't appreciate all my questions and suggestions, anymore. Especially when I voiced my concern over a classmate of my son's who's behaviour was very offensive, rude, and abrassive! But that was my right to voice over that! She should be glad I didn't take the matter to the owner, yet! How involved are you in matters of your child at school? And how would you handle a teacher who didn't appreciate your hands-on approach, very much?

2006-08-30 15:44:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-30 15:07:09 · 2 answers · asked by Yang C 1

He takes off his shoes and socks, holds his eye open, and then giggles while rubbing his big toe around in his eye. Of course, when I try to make him stop he gets a rise and it only makes the behavior worse. Why would he do this? Has anyone else had this problem? How can I discourage this behavior without making a big deal about it?

I wouldn't worry so much but I don't want him to cause any infection or injury to his eye...

2006-08-30 14:53:06 · 10 answers · asked by ŧťŠ4

I live in worcester ma and am looking for afordable child care for 3 days. right now mulberry child care is offering for one child 250 dollars for 3 days a week. I am making a little more then minimum wage 8.50 an hour I just can't afford this and if i don't work i will be on the streets with a baby. I am ready to cry as I have no support to help me with my child and no way to pay for care and bills from work. She is 2 years old and needs to be watched for 3 days between 8:30 and 5:30 as I comute a long way to work.
I am at wits end and please I am asking for solutions or alternatives to child care. Some way to subsidise it or a creative way to get around it.

2006-08-30 14:48:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 3 year old daughter says " oh pickles ! "
I have no clue where she got this from , but I just thought it was cute !!!

2006-08-30 13:53:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

There was a show from awhile back on Nick Jr. that had a little girl puppet with orange hair or something like that. She went to school and she had little puppet friends. I can't think of the name--anyone know?

2006-08-30 12:58:52 · 12 answers · asked by Rockin' n Rollin' 1

2006-08-30 12:18:42 · 35 answers · asked by harry w 1

I am renting a room in a resturant for three hours and need to keep my guest entertained. Children and adults.

2006-08-30 11:41:10 · 7 answers · asked by sweetiepye1919 2

My daughter attends Preschool and she has been going since she was 3 she is 4 now and will continue another year there, I don't know if I make a mistake because people are telling me Pre-K is better. My daughter attends school with 2 1/2 - 5 year olds and thery are seperated by age in the morning to noon basically school but after that pretty much day care. What should I do? Thanks for your help just like the best for my daughter.

2006-08-30 11:26:27 · 14 answers · asked by Pretty me :) 3

I have a 22 month old daughter. I transitioned her from sleeping with me (from birth) to sleeping in a big girl bed 2 months ago. She was used to me being in the room with her when she fell asleep and has done really well transitioning to me standing out in the hallway. The problem has arisen with me tucking her in. If I sit in her room she doesn't get out of bed but it defeats the whole point of her going to sleep by herself. When I do put her down and leave she doesn't cry anymore, she just gets up and hands me her blanket to retuck her in. I don't talk to her after the first time I put her down and I don't make eye contact with her. I just point to her bed and she climbs back in and lays down and waits for me to cover her up (over and over again). I've thought about having a 2 times a night tuck in policy and after that making her just go to bed without blankets (cover her up after she falls asleep) but I don't know if this will work. Ever experienced anything like this? Thanks.

2006-08-30 10:47:59 · 10 answers · asked by hawaiijos 2

I'm not trying to compare but my daughter is almost 2 and she hasn't uttered a single comprehensible word yet. Just a lot of baby talk. She's healthy, happy, understands what we're saying to her very well and she can comunicate her needs perfectly. Her doctor says it's ok for bilingual baby not to talk yet but I'm wondering about other bilingual kids.

2006-08-30 10:17:20 · 6 answers · asked by D.J. 5

2006-08-30 09:48:40 · 17 answers · asked by sweetasawhisper 1