Toddler & Preschooler - August 2006

Anyone know of a good PC game for a 3 yr old that has it's own keyboard that fits over, or on top of, or next to standard keyboard. Tired of coming back to 'scroll lock', 'start menu', 'menus' and 'media player' opened up because he's been "working" as he says.

2006-08-15 01:12:53 · 3 answers · asked by trouble421muah 2

2006-08-15 00:55:22 · 11 answers · asked by cold heart 1

any ideas on how to stop him b4 i lose my sanity

2006-08-15 00:20:49 · 30 answers · asked by hairy_homer 2

He also refuses breakfast, he grazes during the day, he does eat healthy foods and some sweet foods(not alot), he simply refuses dinner 4 nights out of seven, Ive tried taking toys away before dinner, telling him that if he eats he will get a suprise later...help

2006-08-14 23:37:21 · 9 answers · asked by megs 2

My 4 yr old son cant keep his hand off my "mama milk". I nursed him until he was 1.. he obviously thinks of it as comfort. but sometimes he just touches me (in public and at home) unconsciously and on purpose just to be naughty. We have told him to stop but I feel so mean when I move his hand away when it wanders while he is sleeping or something. He will even head butt me there. He is a wonderful cuddly boy but this is not cool. help?

2006-08-14 19:33:41 · 16 answers · asked by turtles 2

That is to say, the little one's fave of the list causes you (A) to have the song going through your head-even when the little one is asleep (B)cringe when you know you're going to read the.same.book.over.AGAIN. (C) want to throw a brick at the start up music of the show/beginning of the DVD.

Not all catagories will fit everyone I know. I am aware of and admire that some do not let their children watch tv, et al. I'm not looking for a way to cure said madness. I just know that I can't be the only one.
My personal nails on the proverbial chalkboard?
Certain Thomas the Train shows. The show/songs that make up Thomas, while cute, just stay there. "They're two,they're four, they're six, their eight"..arrgh! Get out of my head!
Chicken Little: yes the Disney movie, don't hate me. But my son is obsessed with Abby. I know this show like the back of my hand, the hand I twist nervously as I narrowly evade insanity at it's start-up.
& The Roly Poly Pudding-love the story but every night?

2006-08-14 19:09:29 · 18 answers · asked by jkautt 4

I've tried everything from laying on the floor beside her crib to letting her cry it out, including warm baths before bed and those "calming, bedtime" lotions. The only way to get her to go to sleep is for me to lay down with her with no one else in the room (usually downstairs in our livingroom after everyone else is in bed asleep). Even then, she's not going to sleep until at least midnight (sometimes as late as 3:00 am). I've tried getting her up at 8:00 am, only letting her take an hour's nap (which she refuses to take until at least 4:00 pm), keeping her up through the day with no nap(she literally falls asleep aroung 6:00 - 7:00 pm while she's playing the 2 times I've tried this and then waking up a couple hours later, only to be up for hours more). Nothing is working! By the time I get her to sleep, it takes me at least an hour to wind down to where I can go to sleep - I'm exhausted! I'm desperate! Please, if you have experienced answers, HELP

2006-08-14 19:08:56 · 12 answers · asked by Ken'sBabe 3

my daughter is 15 months and i saw a kindergarten that offers playschool for children of that age. should i send her?

2006-08-14 17:41:31 · 10 answers · asked by Lyne 1

I am a single mother of a georgous one year old little girl. She has started to take off her diaper when it is wet or dirty and will bring me a new one so that I can change her. I have never helped potty train a child before so I am interested in any advice that I can get on the subject. Is one year old to early to start, should I wait and if so when should I start? Please help.

2006-08-14 17:39:24 · 12 answers · asked by Rachel S 2

My daughter is 19 months old and I have decided to hit this potty training head on. Today was the first day and it was a lot of tear (my daughter) and fustration (me). I know it isn't easy, but some advice?

I put the cloth training pants on her and after an hour she started pointing at her privates and saying "bee bee". She I helped her to the potty which only made her burst into tears. I got her giggling and playing while sitting on the potty and after about 20 minutes or so, nothing. I let her get up and put the pants back on her, she grabs a diaper and gives it to be and starts the pointing and "bee bee" again (I am assuming she can't say pee pee and is just saying bee bee). I tell her to come sit on the potty again and she runs for the door and squats, by the time I get to her (I was sitting on the floor to be at her level) it is already too late, she peed her pants and on the floor. My fiance just tells me to put her on the potty, she does a few drops

2006-08-14 17:31:50 · 9 answers · asked by Crazy Mama 5

I believe I have developed gallstones either during pregnancy or just recently.. I go to the Dr. this week but I was wondering if any other Mom has had problems with these? I just recenty lost all my baby weight in the last 3 months, about 30 lbs... I also have a family history of gallbladder issues in my family, both my mom and gramma had theres out... I have a dull, ache of a pain up under my right rib and in my back. I also get nausea(especially after eating) I have a little shortness of breath as well.. I know all of these are symptoms of gallstones.Has anyone had this happen to them or have any advice as far as diet or easing the pain until my Dr. Appt... It;s very uncomfortable but I'm told this is common, has anyone else had these symptoms?

2006-08-14 17:18:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was reading to my daughter the other night and realized all her books are "baby" books. She needs some more her age. She already knows her colors, shapes, numbers and ABC's so nothing like that. Our local bookstore isn't grouped by age. There's just a childrens section. And it's impossible to get anyone to help.

2006-08-14 16:37:39 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I really need some tips with my older daughter. She only says a few words and is ready to potty train. she understands what I say the majority of the time. I'm just having a hard time with the potty training. She won't go on the potty. And takes all her poo out of her diaper after she goes! It's horrible! Please help! Has anyone ever gone through this? Please help! Any suggestions would be more than appreciated! I'm getting so tired of cleaning and sanitizing and scrubbing my carpets!

2006-08-14 16:33:19 · 19 answers · asked by Caffiene Junkie 4

Has anyone else have this problem?

2006-08-14 16:24:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-14 15:55:34 · 11 answers · asked by jojo 2

2006-08-14 14:07:04 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-14 13:56:19 · 9 answers · asked by ? 2

She's 2 years old and is picky. She never eats junk food because I don't allow it.
She wont eat. Not if u even make it fun or fun shaped. Nothing work's.
PLEASE HELP!
THANK U!!!!!!!!!

2006-08-14 13:25:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-14 13:11:53 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

She is 2 years and 7 months, and for weeks she has been begging to go to school and buy a backpack. I am a stay at home mom, so she doesn't go to daycare, we also can't afford it. What is the age for going to preschool, and is it normal for a child this young to beg non stop to go to school? It may be because she wants to play with other kids, we live in an apartment complex that does not have any children her age, I don't have any friends with kids her age either so she doesn't participate in playgroups. I want her to be able to interact with kids but I don't know what to do.........

2006-08-14 12:43:09 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

When my daughter has been doing this since she could first sit up. I was concerned and talked to our family doctor. My Doctor told me not to be worried, some kids do this and she would grow out of it. He also said that be relieved that my daughter didn't pull her hair instead. I have rarely heard of this, could anyone shed some light on this for me. Is this something she should have grown out of already? Should I even worry if my doctor isn't? My parents get mad at me if I let her do it, am I wrong? Please give me some idea what I am working with.

2006-08-14 12:25:01 · 10 answers · asked by jessielouise11 2

Anyone else watch Sesame Street this morning and have any thoughts on Abby Cadabby? I've heard a lot of discussion about this first unabashedly girly muppet.

2006-08-14 11:39:19 · 3 answers · asked by Bloom 2

2006-08-14 10:20:57 · 30 answers · asked by butterfly 5

My son went to his grandma's for the week he didn't have a dummy to go to sleep with at his grandma's. then when he came back home he wouldn't go to sleep without one he nearly made himself sick until i gave him one. any advice how to get him to stop having a dummy at night. as he is 4 now. his baby brother has one but i don't treat either of them any differently. Any suggestions.

2006-08-14 09:25:26 · 29 answers · asked by jules 4

SItuation: I was shopping with my 3 kids at a local chain shoe retailer. We we almost done, ready to purchase shoes, when my 4 year old daughter started to lose control of her bowls. I ask a store clerk if she could use the bathroom. It was an emergency. He then went to the register and ask the store manager, who said no. The time it took him to do that, my 4 year old daughter lost it fesces started to come out and she started crying. I stood there begging the manager to please let us use it she has a medical condition, meanshile, holding my 5 month daughter as well, he said absolutely not. "I can't break policy for you mame". When I heard that, I obviously lost it, and said "don't you have any compassion?!" I was mad! I left, went nearby to a public resturant, where they kindly let us use their bathroom. That wasn't the end, but my question still exist.

2006-08-14 09:16:37 · 10 answers · asked by Rosalinda F 1

My two year old has been hitting me because she thinks it is funny and she has horrible temper tantrums. I think she has hit the terrible two's! How do I discipline her to show her she shouldnt act this way?

2006-08-14 09:12:33 · 21 answers · asked by momma2jaz 3

2006-08-14 08:37:06 · 16 answers · asked by la nena loca 2

they are 5y 4y &3y the 3y old dont seem to mind much but the 5y old freaks out when ever i try to rinse his hair and the 4y isnt much better.
and they have never layed down in the water! you know to rinse thier hair in a bath.
inordrer to rinse thier hair i got a shower hose so i could just turn it on and chase them around the shower as they run and scream to get away from it. (cause a cup of water over the head winds up over MY head instead.!!!
But this is puting us all under alot of stress i would like to figure out another way. I have tryed all i can think of!

2006-08-14 08:16:28 · 15 answers · asked by naightengale 3

My dd is getting to where she will only finish one sippy cup of milk a day now. I even put choc or strawberry Quik in it to be more enticing. What do I do to get her her calcium? She'll eat yogurt and cheese, but gets sick of that too. Any suggestions? Thanks.

2006-08-14 08:08:20 · 19 answers · asked by SAHM2_1B_1G 3

and at what age sould they stop bathing with their brothers?
my sons are 5y4y&3y. and have all bathed together since birth. (they are 10 months apart)

2006-08-14 08:00:27 · 10 answers · asked by naightengale 3