Toddler & Preschooler - October 2006

I'm guessing that her crying is because she knows her teacher is not there waiting for her and she gave my daughter some assurance. What can I do now??? I just spoke with the director of the daycare and they are looking for a new teacher. In the mean time what can I do to help her? I don't like hearing her crying when I walk out the door.

2006-10-16 03:40:30 · 9 answers · asked by gloribelllebron 2

I found the cutest jacket for my son at a rummage sale and he has outgrown it and I would like the same jacket just in a larger size. It says fire department and has an engine on it. Thanks for all your help.

2006-10-16 03:38:32 · 3 answers · asked by Rena 2

I'm having to make the switch now because one of them has learned to climb out of the crib, but i'm finding it very hard due to the fact they hve to share a room. Any advice on the subject would be great. they continuesly get out of bed to play with or bug each other. Also, absolutley can not get them to take a nap now!!

2006-10-16 03:10:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

my son is 18 months. i know people say you have to watch to see when he's ready, but what is the signs. im clueless about this potty training deal. please help!

2006-10-16 03:05:50 · 18 answers · asked by lauren 1

2006-10-16 02:55:11 · 13 answers · asked by va_rrt_96 1

My son goes to school, kinda like a head-start program. He goes for 3 hours in the morning. He hasn't biten any kids it's only the teachers. He's usually not like this at all. He does try to bite us at home when he gets frustraited or upset or even when he's just overly happy. They said he doesn't bite all the time just sometimes, so they know he's not always like that. I just get worried that they won't like him & they might start treating him badly. What kinda of actions can I take to get him to stop?

2006-10-16 02:32:12 · 16 answers · asked by La Chula 2

2006-10-15 23:01:18 · 11 answers · asked by sarah m 2

My 17 month old toddler has always been a fussy eater but I used to substitute less food with milk. She generally used to take 2-3 glasses of milk daily.She also loved fruits but from the past week or so , she stopped drinking milk or eating anythig, even fruits. I am working full time and was wondering if she is unhappy that I leave her? She is happy with the kids in the creche but does cry when my husband drops her in the morning? I feel guilty about not givign her adequate attention although I am very particualr about my 9-6 routine. What do I do? Whay has she stopped milk, eating etc?

2006-10-15 20:51:15 · 11 answers · asked by Working mom 1

My duaghter has gotten tested with the scratch test for some food that she has had a reaction to only in the diaper area though. She is allergic to milk, soy, eggs, and peanuts. I think all of these have gotten better and might not be allergic to some of these things anymore but am not sure. If there are allergic to something barley what can they have as a reaction to happen? Would it just be a rash still maybe in a diaper area or could it be a upset stomach? I am just trying to figure it out because i think i might try to introduce some of the stuff one at a time and see how she does but also want to know what to look for if she still is allergic. thanks

2006-10-15 18:50:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My parent's and I go round and round about whether she needs to wear underwear everyday. I don't discourage it, but sometimes she'll get dressed in a hurry and forget to put them on. Unless she's wearing a skirt or dress, I'm okay with her going commando once in a while. Is this really so horrific? Please tell me if I'm being negligent, or if my parent's are just old-fashioned. And is there an age limit within which I should start demanding she wear underwear everyday?

2006-10-15 18:45:22 · 20 answers · asked by Seana J 1

My 4 year old is being bullied at school and home by our neighbors son. We tried talking to the parents about it and all they did was blow up on us and start cursing my fiance out in front of my child. (which scared him half to death) We've even tried talking to the school about it and all the teacher says is that we need to teach him "empowering words". We have tried everything...even to the point of telling our son to push him back and tell him to STOP IT! That just makes th kid even more angry and his parents aren't doing anything to stop him. They just sat there and laughed the other day as their son and a nother child started punching my son. Only after I started to come near the kids did they get up and do something. Does anyone have any ideas on how to make this stop or what we can do to help our son?

2006-10-15 18:30:33 · 25 answers · asked by Shanda T 1

I'm having difficulty feeding my 1 year and 8 month old son. He seems to depend so much on milk.

2006-10-15 17:52:23 · 8 answers · asked by badeth 1

Has anyone else survived a similiar flight? How did you occupy your little one? Serious answers only please.

2006-10-15 17:49:33 · 18 answers · asked by trancegoddess2001 3

I have tried making friends with other moms so my daughter can have someone to play with. I can't do playgroups because I don't have a car during the day. When I do see a mom at the park and our kids are playing well together, the mom and I have a nice conversation. On a few occasions I've casually given my phone number out and suggested perhaps our kids can get together for a playdate. No one has called. Maybe that's not safe in today's world (?) I'm starting my daughter in a gymnastics class tomorrow and I don't want to look like a fool giving out my # again. Any ideas?

2006-10-15 17:12:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son who is 19 months old fell down and twisted his foot. We took him to the hospital and had his entire leg and hip region x-rayed. He also had a catscan just to make sure there was nothing there. Nothing is broken or dislocated, nothing even swelled up, but now he will not walk on it at all. When he stands, he holds his foot up. I know he is not in pain, I can feel all around on his foot and he never makes a face or noise. But I cannot get him to walk again. This happened a week ago. Does anyone have any ideas or similar stories? Maybe this is more common than I think it is. I really wasn't too worried about it seeing as toddlers fall all of the time. But when he refused to bear any weight on it, my husband and I became concerned. Now all our little boy will do is crawl. He can stand, but like I said he will not bear weight on his foot. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Hope some of you have some answers for me.

2006-10-15 17:01:44 · 8 answers · asked by Steve & Krista A 2

Please help! I am the mother of a very strong willed 3 year old. He started Pre-K this fall and seems to be doing really well adjusting to his new school. However, on the weekends he is supposed to complete 2 pages of letter and number tracing and writing. It is not that I am opposed to working with him at home but I havent figure out exactly how to get a 3 year old to sit and do "homework". We sit down on Friday eve. and try to start it, then again on Sat. and Sunday. Each session ends with him being frustrated and irritated because he would rather be playing and me in tears because I feel that I "failed" in teaching him whatever it is that helps children stay focused and want to do well with school work. He is very bright and enjoys school as a whole. He has a wonderfulI memory and can recite various Bible verses, the Pledge, and most of the song "My Country Tis' of Thee". I really feel that he is learning so much, I just dont know what to do about the homework issue. HELP

2006-10-15 16:50:04 · 20 answers · asked by Cara B 1

he wakes up shaking his right hand and foot its the same side everynight i thought his foot or arm was asleep but he was laying on his left side tonight he has been doing this for about a week now, can someone please help me , i hate seeing him in pain. when this happens i rub his foot and hand and he falls back asleep

2006-10-15 16:28:19 · 19 answers · asked by mother of 4 1

restless, impulsive, trouble listening, now age 3 1/2.

2006-10-15 15:41:42 · 19 answers · asked by lololo 1

i have a niece that will be 2 this month and she doesn't know very many words. how big of a vocabulary should a child have at that age?

2006-10-15 15:30:04 · 16 answers · asked by pynki♪ 3

then he stays up for hours just crying and no matter what my hubby and i do to soothe him he still screams, what could this be from he is perfectly healthy .

2006-10-15 14:25:23 · 18 answers · asked by tightnsexytigger3 2

i listen to music with my 3 year old boy, and the other day while in the checkout line at walmart, he busted out singing " go home, get stoned....." and this couple in front of me gave me the most accusing look!

2006-10-15 14:20:20 · 24 answers · asked by Jeanniegirl 5

2006-10-15 14:03:28 · 4 answers · asked by charlotte 1

My boy (18 months) loves milk. A little too much actually. That's all he wants. I understand it is not healthy to over do it with milk because it inibits iron absorption. That being said do you have any advice for me. Thanks

2006-10-15 14:02:50 · 11 answers · asked by nechannew 2

im 7 weeks pregnant with my second child and my husband and i havent told our 20 month old that mommy is having a baby. i just wanted some ideas on when and how to prepare her for the new baby. any advice would be appreciated! Thank you!

2006-10-15 14:01:34 · 11 answers · asked by llllll_amanda_lllllll 6

We don't go back to the doctor until Tuesday. A couple of people have told me to give her a tad bit of nyquil to help her sleep. I don't know if that's a good idea or not. Has anybody ever given their little ones nyquil?

2006-10-15 13:50:30 · 5 answers · asked by me 4

My neice is almost three and whenever I'm at my brothers house, she is "humping" the arm of the couch, he is asking me why, my daughter never did this at that age, and he and his wife are afraid to ask the doctor simply because of the embarassment, so I told him I would post the question and see if this has happened to anyone else, he says she only does it when she is trying to go to sleep. So if you have any idea or experience about this, it would be appreciated. Thanks.

2006-10-15 13:13:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter just turned one. She loves her bottles, but drink 3-4 sippy cups of water everyday. I haven't tried to give her milk in a sippy cup just yet. When should she be on a sippy cup exclusively?

2006-10-15 12:50:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any special techniques you use to help in the potty training process? We have tried a bit of everything and nothing seems to be working....

2006-10-15 12:36:40 · 13 answers · asked by WonderTwit 6

My nephew suffers from constipation quite often. His stomach hurts and cramps him so much he will cry. My sister is gives him apple juice everyday, tried giving him a little mineral oil everyday, and cut back on the dairy in hopes of alleviating the problem but hasn't had much luck. We can't seem to figure out what else could be causing the problem. And since he often has painful bowel movements, he is afraid to use the big potty which is causing problems in the training process. Should she consider a visit to a gastro specialist or is there something else we can try?

2006-10-15 12:34:42 · 9 answers · asked by WonderTwit 6

We are completely broke and want to take our son (20 months old) trick or treating. Suggestions for a cheap costume? Where can I find one or what can he be? Under $5 or maybe $10.

2006-10-15 11:34:58 · 21 answers · asked by mommy_2_little_man 2