Toddler & Preschooler - September 2006

I need to get more diapers, but since she did go in the potty, even though it was only once so far, do I just start buying pull-ups or even panties instead of diapers? I'm not sure if it's a good idea to keep her in diapers. Would that send her mixed signals or what? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

2006-09-13 05:47:14 · 35 answers · asked by ticktock 7

2006-09-13 05:46:37 · 12 answers · asked by vawnie c 1

How old is too old to spank?
Does anyone else out there feel like crap after spanking your kid?

2006-09-13 05:43:34 · 31 answers · asked by Chargers Chick 3

- you can't stop singing Teletubbies in your head
- there is constantly dried dribble on your left shoulder

anybody want to add to this list?

2006-09-13 05:32:12 · 84 answers · asked by Bapboy 4

have 3 year old twins and my boy was just talking about the difference between him, his brothers and and his sisters, he said boys have willies but girls have holes(!) can anyone tell me what names they have given their children to use other than vagina? i know some of you will tell me to use real names but id like to use something a little nicer sounding.

2006-09-13 05:22:57 · 131 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 3 kids a 5 yr old girl in kindergarden, a 3 yr old girl and a boy turning 2. My 5 yr old is the leader of the pack & she is teaching the other two to misbehave. I'm a stay at home mom and I get a break when shes at kindergarden and the younger two go to Mothers Day Out 2x a week. Thats when I can get errands and more cleaning done. My husband works long hours mon - sat so its pretty much just me w/ the kids. My main problem is w/ my five yr old. It took her almost 2 hours to do a simple 1 page homework assignment. She doesn't wanna dress herself or wipe herself after using the potty. She tells me no when I ask her to do something. She won't clean up her toys. She wines and cries everytime she doesn't get her way. I don't wanna spank her, I think shes too old for that but it seems like screaming, yelling, spanking her are the only ways to get her to listen. This is not the kind of mom i wanna be. I cry everytime i do that. I feel like the worst mom in the world. What do i do?

2006-09-13 05:15:41 · 14 answers · asked by Chargers Chick 3

he is not interested in using the potty at all. i don't know how to get him interested in going.

2006-09-13 04:33:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 17 month old who still takes a bottle at night time. He has GERD Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease, and The Dr. wants him to eat 4 times a day, with 4 hours between each meal, and nothing to eat or drink in between except a little water, I have to take his bottle away tonight and I don't know how I am gonna get him to sleep. Please Help

2006-09-13 04:30:43 · 32 answers · asked by angel32568311 1

What is the BEST tip you could give me to potty train my little boy who is 3yrs old?

2006-09-13 04:30:01 · 13 answers · asked by Lovely B 3

My wife and I decided rather early on in her pregnancy that we wanted our son to have very limited amounts of sugar before the age of three. We've read many articles and watched enough news reports on the subject that tell us that reducing sugar intake until after age three cuts the occurences of diatbetes later in life by as much as 93%.

He's ten months old now and starting table foods. The problem we're encountering is that our parents have chosen to ignore our wishes and have been giving him things like pudding. There's no way for us to know with certainty when they've done this unless they slip up and tell us. So, any suggestions on our next course of action.

2006-09-13 04:00:06 · 22 answers · asked by luvwinz 4

He doesn't bite at home because he knows we don't allow it at home. Please helpp me with suggestions.

2006-09-13 03:50:42 · 12 answers · asked by valeryarbelo 2

My daughter will cry and scream if she doesn't get her away when guest are in my home. She even starts talking baby talk and acts like she doesn't understand anything I say, but when it's just me and her. She talks clearly, she's well behaved, and she can even say her ABC's and count and do other things kids her age don't get a grasp of. But guest look at her like she's retarded because she doesn't act right in front of them. She doesn't do it with family and close friends only people who don't come around much. Am I just overreacting?

2006-09-13 03:45:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

has many things that are affecting his sleep,but want to help him get better rest.Has a new baby brother(3mos old-he sleeps great, toddler usually wakes him up),they have seperate bedrooms.Top molars have broken through, might be getting bottom ones (give him Tylenol).Might be having nightmares.No longer naps, but he does have alone time. I put him to bed between 6 and 7 after bath, books, a sippy cup of milk (which I'd like to stop if you have any suggestions on that too), prayers, then hugs and kisses.Room is darkened (right now with blankets, I have to get the room darkening shades).Wakes up a few times through the night then gets up for good between 5 and 6 am.Has a gate on his room, so most of the time he plays nice for an hour of so.Have tried putting him to bed later, but still wakes up too early and becomes overtired.His diet is pretty well rounded plus he gets a multivitamin.Not yet potty trained (just not ready).Watches some tv during the day. just looking for any suggestion

2006-09-13 03:32:29 · 21 answers · asked by momto2boys 1

My daughter is 14 months old, she says mom, dada, and nana for my mother. She does alot of talking but they aren't actual words yet. The other day she was watching Dora the explorer, and boots said say backpack, and she tried to say it..mind you it came out like bad ba..lol
Just wondered from other parent's what their experiences were/are?

2006-09-13 03:24:03 · 17 answers · asked by o0xmmx0o 2

i am soooooooo lonely today. my 4 year old went to spend the night at her "real" mom last night (dad has custody so she's with me all the time)...what do i do today to keep from missing her soooooo bad?

2006-09-13 03:10:41 · 4 answers · asked by bigmammarush 3

My son will be staring Pre-K next year (fall of 07). Does anyone know where I would go to find out what schools in my area offer Pre-K? He'll have to switch daycares too so I'm wanting to get a head start on this stuff because he'll have to be in a different daycare by this coming spring. Thanks for your help :0)

2006-09-13 02:55:59 · 10 answers · asked by Justinsmom 3

My son is almost 4years old,we're lebanese we dnt speak wz him english@home bt he do understand little fm tv&computer,he's so smart&once he gt 2knw something he start doing it by himself alone,i explained 2his teacher that we dnt hv a family here ,we r me,him&his dad all alone,he hs no one 2play wz&since he ws born he ws playg alone,told them he need discipline&to learn how to play wz other kids.school started 2days ago he's in pre-K &since then my son saw something new,he's so excited 2go,he love school bt ze thing he dnt sit still&he's seeing something new,the 1st day i askd her abt him she goes no good he didnt sit,didnt do his project&kept runing in the class.so told her u hv to be patient wz him cz told u he's all alone&this all is new for him&she goes he'll be fine,,when we went home we talkd to him&every hting ws fine i guess,ze 2nd day he did he's project bt she goes no,no good again..he ws throwing toys on ze floor&pushing kids.wt to do wz her isnt her job 2help him&teach him

2006-09-13 02:52:58 · 16 answers · asked by ror76 1

My boyfriend's daughter plays on pbskids.com and playhousedisney.com all the time but she is getting bored of them...I know there must be others out there but what are they?

2006-09-13 02:21:11 · 14 answers · asked by Swaygirl27 4

A very exciting opportunity. My son is 4 now and I have been a stay at home mom since last October. Now, I may have an opportunity to go back to work. I would really like to go back to work. I think it would be great for my self-esteem and give me more balance in my life.

I'm scared that my son will feel abandoned if I go back to work. I have talked to the employer and said I would like to do a three week part time and work up to full time transition for my son and they said Great! But, after the three week transition...I'm full time.

I know my son misses having buddies around since he is an only child. In daycare before, he liked having little friends and he loved the teachers.

Is daycare healthy for a 4 year old? He's a busy, high energy, confident little boy...and I don't want to wreck that with 9 hours of day care everyday.

I think his Dad will help out a lot. Am I being selfish for wanting to work again? Help!!! I feel guilty.

2006-09-13 01:03:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

on being a great single parent

2006-09-13 00:48:33 · 17 answers · asked by niki 1

my 3 yrs old son has only 12 kg weight. he is hyperactive. his diet is perfectly ok. after every 2 hrs, i gave him something to eat. he also drinks 600ml milk a day. so, how can i increase his weight? or is it ok?

2006-09-13 00:44:02 · 11 answers · asked by sulekha c 1

She is on the verge of walking and is learning a few new words a day, so I understand if she is too excited to sleep but I wonder...Yesterday she ate more vegetables than usual. Could they have given her gas? We do not let her cry it out (when her cries are full blown, we tolerate tired wimpers). We do have a strong and redular bedtime ritual. She's been sleeping 11 hours a night since 8 months with 2 1.5 hour naps. Now, one 30 inute nap and 9 hours per night. Though, last night she was up at 9, 10, 11, and 2 until we finally decided to bring her into bed...help! Could it have been the veggies??

2006-09-13 00:35:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-13 00:34:14 · 20 answers · asked by Anindita B 1

my 3 yrs old child has been admitted to school recently. teacher asked him to color & draw something. i wanted to train him. but he could not concentrate. i want to know, why?

2006-09-13 00:22:27 · 15 answers · asked by sulekha c 1

My four year old son has very little verbal communication. He has good control of his bowel and bladder since he wakes up dry nearly every morning. I want him out of diapers and going potty on the toilet. He is getting to big for the biggest diapers i can find so somethings gotta give. Only serious answers please.

2006-09-12 22:12:19 · 7 answers · asked by April H 2

If so,where do you go 2 get them?

2006-09-12 20:48:09 · 8 answers · asked by Direktor 5

I think its sad that unless you have cable there are no non violent cartoons on regular television for our kids today. I always loved waking up and watching the flintstones and bugs bunny. i would like for my kids to have the same fond memories as i did as a kid.
today everything is violent unless you watch chanel tbs

2006-09-12 20:28:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

why do they make so many bath tub toys with holes in them???? ones that squirt water??? i actually took a knife and cut open a rubber duck and it was gross so i threw away all my kids bath toys with holes in them

2006-09-12 20:19:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend's daughter is currently obsessed with The Disney Monarchy of Princesses. Today, she professed that she didn't want to ride her bike as " Princesses don't ride bikes, I've never seen one ride one."

She was then politely informed that even though she didn't see princesses pee, they do in fact have to do so. This line of reasoning only went so far.


In short, in your opinon, who are some good female role models that would appeal to a very independent, very cool, three year old girl?

She's left Dora and is in love with Ariel.
Help.

I'm thinking Hermoine Granger....your suggestions,links, et al will be very appreciated in our search for non princess related heroines!

2006-09-12 19:41:45 · 16 answers · asked by jkautt 4

Today was a bad day she peed in her panties 5 times and pooped 1 time. I try to take her but when she doesn't need to go right then she fights me saying "I don't need to go". Then a few minutes later she will wet her panties. She will be 4 in January and I know she understands. She just started preschool 2 days a week and was so excited I felt that maybe peer pressure would help, but she did it at school. Some background this is my sons daughter we have custody of her and her brother 2 1/2. I know she is angry at her mother so I'm wondering if its her way of controling this situation.

2006-09-12 19:03:00 · 6 answers · asked by Jan G 6