Toddler & Preschooler - October 2006

hiya all
my 4yr old needs to read more she has lost interest in her books i dont think there the right book she should be reading
there just disney story book some to help her read but i think she likes me reading them she does'nt concentrate on what iam trying to teach her she just looks around the room
does anyone know any good books?

2006-10-12 06:26:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is going to be a year old on November 6. I think he is ready to be taken off the bottle. Plus, I would like him to be. He is fascinated by us drinking from a cup and sometimes does with our assistance. However, when he is offered a sippy cup, even with the stoppers out, he refuses it and gets plain mad. Can someone give me any pointers and maybe a time frame of how long the transition may take for the average child? It is getting frustrating.

2006-10-12 06:21:21 · 11 answers · asked by flaminfortune 3

My just-over-three year old boy is as stubborn as they come. We've been trying to introduce potty training but he is not having any of it. I'm convinced he knows what to do, but he simply doesn't want to. So far, he has given up eating chocolate and watching Thomas since these are rewards for using the toilet. These are his favorite things, but he would rather go without than use the toilet. Any suggestions? I've tried underwear (not long term, but here and there) which if he wets, he finds uncomfortable, but still to no avail. He is just so dang stubborn that I don't want it to turn into a battle of wills, but I really would like to get past diapers with him!!!

2006-10-12 06:10:08 · 17 answers · asked by Liesl W 2

2006-10-12 05:48:03 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 22-month old daughter who I read to and talk to all the time. She listens very well and follows through when I tell her to do something, like "pick up your toys and put them in the toy box", but she doesn't talk much. She can say a few things like "Here you go" and "Thank You", but not much more. I'm constantly pointing to things around the house and stating what they are in hopes that she'll repeat it, but she doesn't - she just points also. What games and activities can I do with her to get her to talk more?

2006-10-12 05:43:52 · 10 answers · asked by Love4Life 2

My little boy is about a year and a half. My daughter was around the same age. But she didn't have any sibblings then. The guide I used last time said that if there are sibblings it is a good idea to get a babysitter for them or leave them at a relatives house for a few days while you train. I do not have anyone to leave my girl with, and if I did I don't have the money to pay them. Have any of you potty trained a child while there were other young children present? Was it hard to concentrate enough on the one you were trying to train, and how successful was your attempt?

2006-10-12 05:23:22 · 13 answers · asked by Jenny B 1

I have a semi-new carpet and my son had an accident (pee) on it today. How do I get the smell out? Anyone that can help me whith this, it would be much appreciated.

2006-10-12 05:08:46 · 4 answers · asked by FREAK 1

My daughters is m/o and I am looking for another diaper brand and I am trying to save money. We use Pampers Cruisers now and they are fine. I tried Luvs but they seemed to sag a lot and did leak also. Has anyone tried the store brands? Do they stretch to fit? Any advice or experiences would help! Thank goodness I wont have to worry about diapers for too much longer!

2006-10-12 04:33:01 · 19 answers · asked by brandy 2

Help this florida mom - do you wear snow pants over regular pants or do you pack them in the backpack? help please school bus coming soon.

2006-10-12 03:55:54 · 14 answers · asked by worldstiti 7

he lets me know that he has to pee but when i put him on the pot nothing happens what should i do MOTHERS ONLY PLEASE

2006-10-12 03:51:17 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean to avoid stressing the child and making them homesick. Is 2 years old too young?

2006-10-12 02:24:33 · 41 answers · asked by Simon K 3

we have been desperatly trying to get her out of her pull ups, but she will not poop on the potty, she will either hold it until she has a pull up on, or not go at all. I dont know what to do with her.

2006-10-12 02:23:17 · 9 answers · asked by shortcake554 1

my son is nearly 3 and my little girl is 4 and they go up stairs when iam not looking and play in there rooms
they both go up and down the stairs with no trouble when is it safe to let them play in there rooms on there own?

2006-10-12 01:43:20 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have just moved to a new house which has a hot tub with it. My Q is, is it suitable to let my little boy go in it (he's just turned 3).
He is having his birthday party on saturday & wants to go in it with his friends?
Is this a good idea?
Lots of love Laura xx

2006-10-12 01:16:32 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

My two kids (3 and 4) get along well but lately its always a fight. Im so tired of breaking up these fights. With the exception of violence I was considering letting them work it out,no matter how aggravating their acreaming and whining gets. This will be good later on when theyre older and I wont have an emotional 9 year old who needs me to fight all their battles.

2006-10-12 01:10:20 · 13 answers · asked by TrofyWife 4

my son is three and half year old,he likes to hear stories ,rhymes all the time than to write alphabets!we are planning to admitted tp kinder garten one by april 2007.by the time he will be quarter to 4 yrs.now frm the last two weeks i was trying to make him drwa line like lseeping,standing,then wth letter L and A.but he is not at all interested and drop his pencils or ask me to stop or stubborn enough that he does not want to write anything.one day i even spanked him for not writing.i feel really bad after doing that.i fear whether my spanking will have adverse effect on his studies.please suggest a help ful way to teach him wthout showing frown to him and spank him.please do help me.by the way now my son read all alphabet including the small letters,but dont no to read words.how should i make him teach that?please do advise.

2006-10-12 00:00:16 · 18 answers · asked by molmy 1

were about to start potty training our 2yr old, any tips or advice, coz we really dont know where to start!

2006-10-11 23:04:25 · 19 answers · asked by Mad Dog 1

2006-10-11 22:10:10 · 7 answers · asked by Jay M 2

2006-10-11 21:30:29 · 6 answers · asked by d 1

2006-10-11 21:12:24 · 4 answers · asked by dentist 2

2006-10-11 20:51:06 · 21 answers · asked by d 1

I put him to bed fully dressed in pj's when I check in on him during the night hes still dressed by morning hes buck naked. Diaper and all and he plays with his poo, its all over the crib, his hands, his hairs and smudged around his mouth, when I check his teeth - poo. Not only is it disgusting but its also annoying having to change his sheets damn near everyday. Is this an actual "problem" or does he not know any better?
Only serious answers please all b/s will be reported.

2006-10-11 17:27:59 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

my 2 year old has a tendency to play with his genitals because it tickles he says at first i figured he was just experimenting but i think its starting to get out of hand i feel like his pedit. is blowing me off when i ask, help!

2006-10-11 16:40:23 · 15 answers · asked by Crissy 2

My daughter is 2 1/2 years old, and she pretty much only speaks in vowels. Is this normal? She's an only child and she doesn't go to pre school yet. Should I be worried?

2006-10-11 16:10:45 · 18 answers · asked by euphoriarevelation 4

Just wondering if anyone has heard of ratio*-LACTULOSE
Its a laxative. The pharmasist at shoppers said it was safe my 2 year old but Im not crazy about giving her laxatives. Anyone tried this or any other laxatives??

2006-10-11 15:25:20 · 15 answers · asked by ally 3

I have a 17 month old boy who is VERY difficult he constantly crys trows his food and sippy cups to the floor while hes in his high chair,bangs his head in the walls on the floor into our rock fireplace..is very mean to his sister as well as me head buts me will NOT let me love him and he rarely smiles he has a very good vocabulary and my husband and I dont fight around him and his sister who is just a year older treats him very well. Spankings dont even fase him time out is out of the question Im scared if hes this bad at a year and a half where will we be in a couple of years and this is weird but he has a LARGE obbsession of playing with his penis which really weirds me out this is out of my hands I need some serious advice!!!

2006-10-11 14:32:57 · 11 answers · asked by Ashley 1

from age 1 to 2, how many inches did your child grow? and how much weight did he/she gain?

2006-10-11 14:27:12 · 5 answers · asked by plain little ol' me 1

if you breastfeed and co sleep with your baby, how old is your baby, how many times a night does he/she nurse, and how well does he/she eat during the day? my daughter can nurse up to 6 times a night, sometimes, but rarely 3 or less, is this normal????

2006-10-11 14:25:27 · 15 answers · asked by plain little ol' me 1

Was just wondering if anyone can give me ideas for things a 3yr old boy can do! I know for like little league baseball they have to be 5! Thanks...

2006-10-11 14:20:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I feel like my daughter is old enough to be potty trained but i do not know how to start. please give me advise thanx

2006-10-11 13:33:31 · 12 answers · asked by lbshult 1