Toddler & Preschooler - September 2006

how much damage does sweets do to a childs health?
How can you cut back on sweets?

2006-09-11 22:40:05 · 20 answers · asked by Gosh 3

Firstly, he doesn't like going to bed (7.30-8pmish, after a day at nursery), and makes any excuse to come downstairs again.

Then, in the small hours, he usually appears by my bed with some worry or other and climbs in. If I put him back to his bed he won't settle and comes back. I can't lock him in and if I close our door he just knocks and waits noisily. He's a confident, outgoing child, so it's not really in character, and this has been going on for weeks.

I'm thinking of a sticker chart perhaps, with a sticker given every morning after he's spent the whole night in bed. Anyone have any better suggestions? We're exahusted with the upheaval.

2006-09-11 22:32:33 · 35 answers · asked by Shazbot 1

What are the prposed procedures and metods to stop the breast feedind of an adament child? Any dietery nourishment required after stopping the feeding?

2006-09-11 21:55:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-11 20:09:47 · 10 answers · asked by Miller 2

Why wont my son poop on the toilet? He will pee but not doing the other lovely bodily function. We have tried to tell him that he is a big boy and he can go potty on the big boy potty instead of his pants. Any suggestions?

2006-09-11 19:32:08 · 7 answers · asked by crzyfiregirls 2

Saturday night my husband and I and our 14 month old son got together with some friends of ours to celebrate their daughters 3rd birthday. A little history, I used to take care of their daughter from the time she was 2 months old until my son was born when she was 20 months old. I don't see her very often anymore because I am buisy with my own family, but I do keep in touch with her parents (my parents' good friends).
This little girl that was once so cute and loveble is now a complete MONSTER!!!
Her parents DO NOT discapline her at all. They are afraid to make a scene so they just let her do what ever she wants. Run around the restaurant, not eat dinner, etc.
In less than one hour she slapped her dad in the face and bit her mother on the arm, neither actions got any discapline.
They acting like this behavior is inevetable, which I know it is not, and there is nothing they can do about it.
What do I say to them when they talk about when "this happens to you"?

2006-09-11 17:23:33 · 24 answers · asked by Ask me anything! 2

My daughter is 25 months old I have another baby coming in December just want to get it done now so she won't revert back or so that I'm not potty training while trying to take care of a newborn. What is the most common age.

2006-09-11 17:00:10 · 15 answers · asked by niknac 1

Mom and Dad are not married and he got eight years for burglary.Will this cause problems to the children?The two year old dont cry for daddy when she dont see him.

2006-09-11 16:09:04 · 30 answers · asked by loveson1990 1

my nephew ever since he had been 6 months old eats everything he sees. Toys, paper and even sucks on he toes and bites he nails. I have 3 children of my own none of which did anything liek this. I was wondering is this normal? His mother says it is normal all kids do that to explore. I have never heard of such a thing. Can anyone help me here?

2006-09-11 16:00:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the difference between a twin bed and a toddler bed? Isn't getting a twin bed more convienent because the child can use it...pretty much until they move out?

2006-09-11 15:41:23 · 23 answers · asked by .vato. 6

my four yr old son knows all his colors but mixes up white and black. is this normal? like he has a white bus that he insists on calling black. ill correct him, he'll agree and five minutes later it is a black bus again.

2006-09-11 15:17:40 · 9 answers · asked by icantbelievehowbadmylifesucks 1

at day care recentlly should i get cranky with 3 y/o for smacking the bully? I want my girls to grow up to be close and look out for each other what should i do?

2006-09-11 14:53:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 12 month old still wants to eat the crayons so I wont even try finger paints.

2006-09-11 14:42:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-11 14:30:56 · 16 answers · asked by Tellmepl 1

I try but my father just doesn't listen, at what point do I just let it go, I mean the guy does me a favor by spending time with my son freeing me up. But for example he was supposed to take him to lunch and I find out later that he just took him to a store where he gave him chocolate. Here I was after my father had left giving my son graham crackers and M&M thinking he had had lunch already! I was annoyed.
And then he doesn't put him to bed and leave the room he lays there on the floor til my son falls a sleep knowing full well that we have been letting him sleep independently for over a year now.

2006-09-11 13:31:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

At what age should a child be held accountable for picking up their toys? Please be realistic.

2006-09-11 12:35:53 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous

The theme is Cars and there will be about 7 boys and girls ranging from 2 years to 7 years old. I will be a moonwalk there, but I would also like some other activities for them. Any ideas?

2006-09-11 12:33:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 2.5 yr old holds food and drinks in his mouth for such a long time - like 5-15 minutes. Sometimes he'll squirt some out and it's gross. I'm constantly afraid he is going to spill it all out and plus it takes him the longest time to eat! Has anyone else experienced this?

2006-09-11 11:20:22 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter is 3, almost 4 and we are still working on the whole concept of reading. My mom says that I was reading before I was anywhere near that old and I feel bad because I know my daughter has the desire, as well as the capability. I am a single mother in college and if finding the time to do my schoolwork is hard, finding the time to sit down and focus on something so anal is harder! I have a very short attention span and very little patients, which makes me feel terrible, but at least I am aware of it. I try! I just have a hard time feeling like I am actually doing any good with the situation. If I don't see quick results, I lose interest. My daughter has the basic concepts down, but we are having a hard time getting past the basics. I am considering getting her Hooked on Phonics for her birthday, along with a Bratz laptop that teaches reading skills along with math and spanish. Does anyone have any other good suggestions for products that would give us a structured environment?

2006-09-11 10:43:06 · 20 answers · asked by sugaspice_n_smiles 2

I know at nursery its just mostly play as they are only three, but my sons concerntrations levels are really low and im worried he's not going to pick things up as quickly as others. Any tips?

2006-09-11 10:43:05 · 29 answers · asked by fairylandk 3

2006-09-11 09:58:44 · 20 answers · asked by gemchic81 3

2006-09-11 09:49:56 · 9 answers · asked by janetsernoh 1

My son has a speech problem he is in speech class and going to part time preschool. His speech teacher is doing a test to see if he is ready for Kindergarten. He is real smart logically he knows how to figure out how and why stuff works but I cant get him to have patience to help him learn his ABCs Ive been working on him with that since before 2. In preschool his teachers say he is real good and listens well, she has a hard time understanding him but when she asks to point out a letter or a number he gets it right-so Im thinking once he gets in the classroom setting he would do fine. Is that wishful thinking or can that happen? He will be 4 in November and we are talking for next year.



They are doing the test next week - thats why I brought it up now.

2006-09-11 09:17:21 · 9 answers · asked by ♥ to ...... 5

I have a 2 and a half year old child that i understand is going through his terrible two stage. but he is always hurting himself really bad for example when he throws fits he slams his face into the floor and he gives himself a fat lip and a bloody nose and my husband and I can't control him at all. I have talked to a doctor about putting him on ridiline (i know i spelled it wrong) but she said his behavior is caused by his age (and i even brought him into her after he had a fit and and was bleeding and had a fat lip!) which i understand but if he is going to keep hurting him self all the time i want him put on something that will calm him down I dont want him to keep hurting himself any suggestions??

2006-09-11 09:03:14 · 21 answers · asked by Jenna 4

I have two beautiful babies( as you can see). A 28 month old, and a 9 month old. I have always had a separation issue with both of them and I constantly worry about them. Any other parents have tips on learning to trust the right people. By this I mean my daycare provider, and family members. I know that I can trust them, but it I can not help this feeling of worry...

2006-09-11 08:50:53 · 5 answers · asked by ELLA 2

Did they enjoy it? Is a child about 20 months ready to go? She loves anything elmo, so I am thinking she may enjoy seeing the show, as long as we have decent seats.

2006-09-11 07:41:01 · 13 answers · asked by adrixia 4

i have tried most of the remedies..she drinks lots ov liquid...eats vegies..and yea big time fruit lover too..yea i have tried prune juice as well..please leme know if anyone of you know some remedy that will work for sure!!!
Its really painful to see her goin thru so much pain!!!

2006-09-11 06:58:47 · 26 answers · asked by deej 2

My 2 year old daughter was drinking milk in the morning before. from past 2 weeks she is refusing to drink milk. i tried changing cups, sippers , milk flavors. I also tried to prepare her milk by herself. but still she is not drinking milk.
Please suggest something.

2006-09-11 06:14:34 · 29 answers · asked by ADM 1

2006-09-11 06:05:14 · 47 answers · asked by deej 2

I took my youngest of 3 children who just turned 2 yesterday to a preschool playgroup. This group has children ranging in age from newborn to 5. I couldn't help but notice she was way out of control compared to a few other children that are only 2-4m older then her. She would run around the room and could not focus on any activity for more thena minute. She can talk, but wouldn't at the playgroup. How can I help her begin to develope a more relaxed self structure around others?
I expect that she is going to be excited. I don't expect her to act like a grown up. No crude comments please.

2006-09-11 05:53:25 · 9 answers · asked by erinjl123456 6