Toddler & Preschooler - September 2006

my son just started kinder and he needs things that start with an a other than apple, airplane, and animals already thought of those thanks!!!

2006-09-06 08:59:34 · 19 answers · asked by *Loving my two boys* 3

hes 2 1/2 27 lbs. how much should i give him ......when it says children 6 - 12 1 - 2 teaspoonsfuls........ty

2006-09-06 08:37:07 · 13 answers · asked by always_happy_to_c_u 1

I'm so bored with playing with my son. I know its bad but there are so many things that I would rather be doing or that I have to do that I don't play with my son all that much. He seems happy most of the time and I do play with him. I'm pretty busy and my husband never plays with him. What can I do to make his playtime more interetsing?

2006-09-06 08:34:26 · 24 answers · asked by mommy_2_little_man 2

How much play time in one day should a parent spend with their 18 month old toddler? How often do you play with your toddler? What is an adequate amount? My son comes into where ever I am and I talk to him and sometimes follow him and play a game or play with him.

2006-09-06 08:20:05 · 10 answers · asked by mommy_2_little_man 2

2006-09-06 08:07:59 · 31 answers · asked by Yumes 3

I have asked on here at least 10 times about my son however this one I need to word differently to get help. My son is 15 mos old and has Atrial Septal Defect plus valve stenosis and Bicuspid valve. He sees a pediatric cardio. every scheduled visit which is every 6 months right now. Dr said that the situation right now is mild but probably will require surgery within a few years. This absolutely overwhelmes me. It takes over my life, my ability to let loose, have fun, be calm or relaxed, it affects my marriage because I never feel happy anymore. I feel like I am on a time table with my son who is the highlight of my life, who I think I would die if anything ever happened to, I am a basket case whenever normal baby things happen, like he lays his head down on things & I think this means he's tiring too easily, he had a high fever the other night & acted strange and I thought he was in heart failure, I am not coping well and have seen drs but I dont want to be medicated, please help

2006-09-06 07:46:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-06 06:59:02 · 18 answers · asked by bignlil327@sbcglobal.net 2

My 4 year old was potty trained at 2 1/2 all day except at naptime and bedtime. By 3 he had naptime down. At 3 1/2 he was pretty good at bedtime too. We had an occasional accident day or night, but not many. Now he is back to wetting his bed nightly. Yesterday he wet during naptime. And this morning he wet his pants while he was brushing his teeth. Why has he reverted back to his old behavior and what can I do to help him?

Nothing major has changed except we are now expecting our 2nd child (12 weeks pregnant), but my son didn't start wetting until about 2 weeks ago.

2006-09-06 06:47:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son was in the ER last week and his was 150. Which I thought seemed awfully high but the nurse said thats ok considering his fever. Anyone know?

2006-09-06 06:36:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 15 month old son was acting really strange last Wed. when I picked him up after work. Grunting like he had to poop but doing it with every breath and he would start crying etc.. so I took him to the ER because I got so scared and his fever was 104 when we got there and they diagnosed him with an ear infection and nothing more, does that sound strange? I dont understand why he would grunt with and ear infection? do they just do strange things with a high fever, is 104 really high for a baby?

2006-09-06 06:29:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have just read yet another article about children who are overwieght. As a mother of 2 young girls I am about sick of this. I am not saying that some children are not overweight and need to lose some. But does it bother others as much as me that we might be sending a message to our daughters that is already being pounded on them from the media that they are FAT! I feel that we should be promoting a healthy lifestyle and good habits, along with the love of self more than the number that is on a scale. I would much rather have a child who is obese than one with an eating disorder. Eating disorders are far more difficult to deal with. Am I totally off base in feeling this way? Or are there others that are as sick of this as me?

2006-09-06 06:24:15 · 11 answers · asked by Tara R 2

My son is 3. He very well behaved (this coming from outsiders, not just me). Recently, he just got a new teacher in his daycare/preschool class. She is very timid and all of the kids have had behavior problems since she has arrived. Example: when my son won't do what she says, she says "I ask him to but he says no". Now I am having to sign several behavior reports. I discipline my son for his actions, but I have a meeting with the daycare to let them know that they need to do something about his teacher. They can't expect kids to behave if the adult isn't going to make them. My question is: how do I get this across without making it sound like I am making excuses for my son. I am still disciplining him for the things that he does, but they need to step it up a notch to get him and the other kids back in control. Please do not tell me my son is just bad, because he isn't, and if you insult my 3 year old boy, I will report you.

2006-09-06 06:22:06 · 9 answers · asked by mcnees79 3

My daughter is a year old and is an only child. Because I am a stay-at-home mom she is with me nearly 100% of the time. In the past, I've taken her to the mall once a week to the local play center to participate in activities with other toddlers, however, on our last play visit she became clingy and wouldn't let me put her down. I know separation anxiety is normal at this age, however, I'm beginning to become concerned that she's spending TOO much time with mom and dad. I feel developmentally she not only needs interaction with other children, but needs to have a babysitter for shorts periods of time as well. I've found a good babysitter I know and trust to leave her and plan to have her watch for 3 hours within the next couple of week. I am going to take the baby to "visit" her several times prior. Is there anything else I can do to help ease her into this? She literally has been with no one besides her daddy and I since she was 6 months old. (Long story but it's all on dad)

2006-09-06 06:00:09 · 7 answers · asked by 'tisJustMe 6

2006-09-06 05:45:32 · 3 answers · asked by Princess T 2

My son is 31/2 this is his 3rd year in the same Montesori school and every day he tells me he doesn't like school and that he doesn't want to go. Does anyone have any tips for getting the little ones to love school?

2006-09-06 05:32:23 · 10 answers · asked by gaittor 1

My son is almost two and was circumsized at birth. This morning he comes to me telling me "Peter" hurt, when I removedis diaper where the scar is was red and swollen. What could cause this?What can it be?

2006-09-06 03:20:50 · 20 answers · asked by Helena H 2

Some days none, but some days he'll have like the equivalent of 4 hershey's kisses. Sometimes he begs for it nonstop and I can't get away from him til I finally give it to him.

2006-09-06 02:57:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I started babysitting my 3 year old nephew and all he ever wants to do is watch spongebob. I tried suggesting coloring, play-doh and he doesn't want to do anything. any suggestions?

2006-09-06 02:43:02 · 19 answers · asked by Amandy 4

I have been staying home with my son since last October and now I have an upcoming interview (because I've been longing to return to work). I am an ex-professional and this particular opportunity sounds very exciting, and it's only about 1/2 hour from home. My son is sooooo wonderful and I am so grateful for the last year we have been able to spend together, but I also feel selfish about me...

He will be 4 this month, and he's an only child. He's a very secure child, very confident child and is very close to both mom and dad.

My insecurity is that if I accept this job and go back to work, I'm worried about how my son will handle the transition.

My idea is this...re-hire (hopefully) his ex-nanny from before and also enroll him in a 3 hour a day/3 day a week pre-school program. He is not eligible for the school pre-school because of the waiting list. I know he would love the school part because he loves to have friends around.

Will he feel abandoned? Help!!

2006-09-06 02:13:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like some advice on how to potty train my little girl (she's 18mths). I am a single dad with no family living nearby?
Any advice that you could share would be much appriciated!

2006-09-06 00:21:30 · 40 answers · asked by james d 1

I have a 2 1/2 yr old little boy who is potty trained. Where we live & the amount of travelling (from child minders ect.) we do he needs to be able to wee outside if he needs to. I have no man where i live to ask - so i need to teach him myself but i am clueless when it comes to boys & these things! - (i trained him to sit on his potty).
The main advice i need is:- how do i get him interested in going outside (at the moment he just wets himself if he needs to), Does he need to wee on an object or just in the air, If so how does he stand by tree (how far away), Does he face the tree or rest his bum on it? Does he need to hold it or not?
I know this may seem crazy, but i feel guilty that he doesnt have a man in his life.

2006-09-05 23:18:44 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

She won't go to bed without it. I feel like i have tried everything but to no avail! PLEASE HELP!

2006-09-05 22:30:37 · 27 answers · asked by sexy red head 2

Im stuck at home and its pouring down. he gets bored easily, and i don't think i can face a day of temper tantrums! HELPPPPPPPP!!!!!!

2006-09-05 21:38:15 · 15 answers · asked by Mich 3

I've tried everything, a potty chair that makes music, books, videos, sitting her in front of the TV, sitting her in the bathroom, running water, even sitting her on the actual toilet with one of those smaller seat inserts for toddlers, nothing works!! She is in preschool, and the teachers do help with potty training and she will go for them. The thing is that she only goes to school 3 days a week (I can't afford any more than that). On the days she is at home, I am in a constant battle with her to use the bathroom. I try not to yell at her or punish her, but it is so frustrating, especially when I know she can do it since she is doing it at school. Why won't she go potty at home for me? I need help ASAP.

2006-09-05 21:37:02 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

babysitting a 2 1/2 yr old for about 3 times a week and 3-4 hours a day

2006-09-05 18:48:05 · 12 answers · asked by sarah j 1

I know people limit childrens tv time, but I think it has as many positives to it as negatives. Let me start by saying my mom let me watch tv without limitations when I was little and she said that I learned a lot more from watching educational shows. I myself let my 2 yr. old watch as much as he wants to, because he is learning alot. He watches mostly educational shows. He knows his colors, shapes, animals, and the sounds they make. And now he can identify some of his letters and numbers. I'm not saying I let the tv be a babysitter. Most of the time he is playing rather than watching. I still read to him and play with him, and he loves to go outside, and he has a great imagination. I don't feel like it has anything to do with attention span either since I done well in school as does my 13 yr. old daughter. Is there really anything wrong with not limiting tv, as long as it isn't inappropriate for the age? Do these people not have any housework or anything?

2006-09-05 17:37:39 · 15 answers · asked by sweet.pjs1 5

i'm looking for some fun-learning and educational vcd/dvds for my daughter. of course those are not seen on TV and only sold in vcd /dvd.
thanks for answering!

2006-09-05 16:11:27 · 10 answers · asked by #1 Girl -She's Bittersweet- 6

Ok, I have a son, he will be two October 1, he has started potty training (he just started saying I pee, we bring him and he goes) Tonight, he has refused his diaper, (he is not ready to go without one yet) he SCREAMS "OUIE" when I put it on him, he holds his legs up in a fetal position when I try and litterally cries harder than I have ever seen. I don't know if he is just throwing a fit because he does not want his diaper on, or if he is really in pain. If I let him go without his diaper he seems fine, but when I lay him down this all starts. I don't know if he is in pain in a certain area, I am clueless. I called my mother in law, she came over and said he doesn't seem to need to go to the E.R. He has no fever or anything. What do you think? Temper tantrum? U.T.I? Or something else?

2006-09-05 16:07:58 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-05 16:06:05 · 9 answers · asked by mejajulie24 1

I have a 10 month old son and my husband and I are trying to teach him to walk, but whenever we hang on to his hands he starts walking on his tip toes?? Is this normal or should I consult my doctor?? Are there any other ways that can get him to start walking and not on his tip toes?

2006-09-05 15:12:10 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous