Toddler & Preschooler - September 2006

I have this wonderful little two year old. She has a sense of humor and a great smile. Usually she is pretty easy going and just loves life and to be with her family. For about a month now the terrible twos has a tendency to creep in. She cries about everything. In the morning, she can pick what she wants to drink- milk, juice, or water. She'll pick juice, then cry when I give it to her. I ask her again what she wants and it keeps on going. Usually she is crying about the things that she has a choice about- the choice is hers and it doesn't matter what she picks. But, after she chooses she has a crying fit, folding her arms, stamping her feet, and shouting "NO!" She is a really great kid but I need some advice on how to make all of our lives easier and happier.

2006-09-14 08:42:46 · 23 answers · asked by kelliemag 3

My three year old started studdering about 6 months ago.. nothing to big, but now it seems like it is getting progressively worse.. He is doing it in about every other sentence. What causes studdering and is there any way to help him quit studdering.

2006-09-14 08:36:07 · 16 answers · asked by margiesue_84 1

2006-09-14 08:11:58 · 17 answers · asked by Christina G 1

I'm not sure If he is lactose intolerant or does it on purpose but When he cries really hard he throws up. Usually he is crying so hard he starts coughing and then throws up. Last night it was chocolate milk but I can't remember if he has had milk previous times or not. any suggestions? He has been dignosed with whooping cough but It is only a mild case. He only coughs once a day or not at all. He has had antibiotics a few yeeks ago for it but the doc says it can take 100 days for the cough to disapear. Maybe it's just his cough still???

2006-09-14 08:09:04 · 9 answers · asked by mommy of 3 boys 3

a few minutes ago i went to the restroom , my daughter ,age 3, was playing in her room. as soon as i got into the restroom she snuck into my room and climbed up on my dresser and grabbed my knife. she took it to her room and when i walked by her room i saw it. i put her in time out and after i sent her to her room. i know i should not have had that knife on my dresser, but i never thought she could climb up that high . i have locked it up.
should i take away some of her toys or movies or what ? or is just time out ok?

2006-09-14 07:31:27 · 37 answers · asked by Pussycat 4

I'm 9 months pregnant, I'm home with my 2.5 yr old son, who of course is going through his terrible twos. My husband works from 7:30 am to at least 10:00 pm these days (just started a business and we are saving for the baby so he has to work as hard as he is). Anyway, I try and try so hard to have patience for my son and I do for about 3 days straight then I just lose it on the fourth day, I constantly scold him. Is anyone consistently able to be patient and calm everyday and all the time, I can't I try, but I just can't.

2006-09-14 07:02:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend's daughter is constantly biting in daycare. My children have never bitten so I dont know what to tell her to do.

2006-09-14 05:48:04 · 10 answers · asked by firered12102001 2

Besides plain water or Pedialite? I'm trying not to give my daughter too much sugar, but what kind of drinks am I supposed to give her? They pretty much all have lots of sugar. She doesn't like plain water, she just spits it out and doctors always suggest Pedialite, but that stuff is so expensive! Any suggestions?

2006-09-14 05:33:57 · 28 answers · asked by ticktock 7

I have a 4 year old son. I am so confused about the clothing sizes. I buy him 4t and they are too big in the bottom and the waist and I buy 4 and they don't fit right either. I know the T stands for Toddler but I don't think he is a toddler. Should I just buy size 4?

2006-09-14 05:30:08 · 16 answers · asked by angymae2001 1

What kind of legal documents / permits we need to leave with my mom? Do we need to leave a letter authorizing her to take my daughter to the ER or doctor if needed? What else is needed? Thank you!!!

2006-09-14 04:51:34 · 17 answers · asked by Nondisc 1

Hi i am 20 year old single mom and my daughter thinks my roomate/ now boyfriend is her father.My daughter Jamie is 2 years old and fairly well behaved. When i moved into the apartment Kevin my roomate and now steady boyfriend felt sorry for me i had to beg him he was a junior in college and i was a freshmen to let me stay. We are alot like a family but i feeling as if i am lying to her i am getting married to Kevin hopefully next spring. We will be moving and are only staying here till i can transfer.My daughters father though has been coming to visit me finally giving me child support and wants to see my daughter? what should i do she does not know him?My boyfriend has gotten very mad at me for even speaking to him and i dont want problems.

2006-09-14 04:42:45 · 18 answers · asked by claire d 1

2006-09-14 04:33:45 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am hoping to get into NYC soon with my almost 2 year old daughter to visit a friend of mine. I will most likely need to take a cab once i get there as its a very long walk from the trainstation and i don't trust the subways. I was wondering about the laws regarding children riding in a taxi cab. Is it law to have to use a car seat like it would be in a regular car? The cab drivers can be erratic at times and i am very against traveling without a car seat, however in all the times i've been to the city i never saw anyone lugging around a car seat.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

2006-09-14 03:59:21 · 7 answers · asked by camoprincess32 4

Is there any other way other than listening to her cry n scream till she wears herself out? I can't handle listening to her cry that way again- it nearly ripped my heart out!

2006-09-14 03:11:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-14 02:59:10 · 16 answers · asked by klown 1

2006-09-14 02:44:24 · 15 answers · asked by bergs4him 1

My son has gotten into the habit of letting out this high pitch screech-like scream. Usually for no apparent reason. I don't understand why. The pitch is usually so high that it actually ignites severe headaches. How can I break him of this? I've tried everything from lightly smacking his mouth and telling him "no", to time out, and even whispering to him (so he copies my action and whispers too). Help!! Any advice is appreciated! Thanks in advance.

2006-09-14 02:41:21 · 6 answers · asked by T.G. 6

his teacher said it might be his ears.can you help me ?

2006-09-14 02:38:05 · 21 answers · asked by catherine k 1

i know its not easy but m sure someone out there must have learnt a quicker strategy or way!!!u know experienced moms out there!!!so help out!!!:)

2006-09-14 00:58:06 · 26 answers · asked by deej 2

2006-09-14 00:41:43 · 29 answers · asked by maria 1

It looks as though he is trying to talk, but can't. He is a great little guy and is so friendly. I am not ruling out autism, but he doesn't seem to display the symptoms. Should we be concerned?

2006-09-13 20:45:47 · 30 answers · asked by atzi 1

my son is 2 1/2 and i'm looking at different types of preshools for him (for next sept). i'm leaning towards montessori. anyone out there have any advice? do you think kids who are montessori trained get a head start in elementary school? anyone know about 'reggio' schools? how are they compared to montessori?
thanks.

2006-09-13 19:11:48 · 4 answers · asked by enroute_bc 2

my daughter nose was bleeding today .. but why? was it cause it was hot ?? no she wasnt picking it ... she also had lil drops of blood on her pillow from last nigh so im guessing it has to do with the heat maybe> shes 20 months

2006-09-13 19:03:28 · 21 answers · asked by L0Lziny0face 2

i give my 18 month old son herbel tea i need serious answers

2006-09-13 19:02:46 · 21 answers · asked by toohot4u 1

My daughter is 25 months old and she has a lamb that is her comfort toy she HAS to have it to sleep. We actually have 6 of them just in case but it seems as though she is getting more and more attatched I'm not really concerned yet but I don't know when I should be.

2006-09-13 18:56:55 · 30 answers · asked by niknac 1

My two and a half year old boy has just started his nursery but he hits other small children with no provocation, any suggestions of how I as a parent stop this happening would be much appreciated

2006-09-13 18:46:30 · 24 answers · asked by Bhavesh P 1

Only 4 or 5 kids,

2006-09-13 17:52:04 · 8 answers · asked by chris_birdie72 1

someone dumped car oil on my childs head and body. i gave him a bath but his hair is still oily and skin smells like oil.

2006-09-13 17:35:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-13 16:08:59 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

If they have already gone in the pull- up how is that going to make them know they have to go? I dont get it.

2006-09-13 16:08:45 · 23 answers · asked by Mrs E 3