Toddler & Preschooler - October 2006

2006-10-05 15:43:49 · 16 answers · asked by penny k 1

2006-10-05 15:30:17 · 19 answers · asked by gym junkie mummy 4

I have a 4 1/2 year old boy. Only child, pretty much has everything he could want, so yes, he is spoiled but not to the point of throwing tantrums to get what he wants, I can tell him no and he's okay with it. PROBLEM: he is in pre-kinder and is in trouble every day for being "rough" with the kids. He is a very big boy, weighs 80# and is about 6" taller than his classmates. We have taken away tv, video games, bike, tools(he likes to "build" stuff), candy, everything we can possibly think of. Nothing is working...he has been without all this stuff for 2 weeks, just plays with about 3 cars and 1 bear. Any suggestions?

2006-10-05 13:33:09 · 16 answers · asked by marilynhenriksen@sbcglobal.net 2

My great nephew is really attached to my niece. He is almost 5 years old and seems to have separation anxiety when he goes to day care. She enrolled him this year and he went about 4 times but now the director states that he will not be able to go anymore because he acts like he is ready to cry at the drop of a hat. This was not a "real" center just a home sittter with just 3 other kids(smaller thatn him) The whole purpose was to get him used to being away from mom and prepare him for the first year of school next fall. Can anyone out there help me to help her and ease the sadness this youg boy faces?

2006-10-05 13:15:04 · 6 answers · asked by marilynhenriksen@sbcglobal.net 2

What are some tips in watching over them

2006-10-05 12:57:47 · 9 answers · asked by K<3C 2

Jalen watches ONLY disney movies, every now and then he may watch videos with me...but for the past 4 nights he wakes up and is literally crying like someone is trying to kill him in his sleep!~I don't understand! I pick him up and wake him and when I ask, "jay what's wrong?" he say's "nothing mom" but the next day he did the same thing, my husband picked him up and said, "Jay what's wrong, is the monster chasing you?" Jalen started crying even harder and says, "yes." i don't know what to do, I'm worried and I don't know why he's having bad dreams....

2006-10-05 12:51:01 · 15 answers · asked by Nik Nak 1

I've decided It's high time to potty train my son, we started this morning and he's basically running around half naked to make it easier to pop him on and off his potty and to know when he has accidents. He's made it about 50 percent of the time so far today, is that good? How have you mothers potty trained your kids? Any personal stories and tips would be appreciated

2006-10-05 12:28:11 · 23 answers · asked by dolly 6

My baby is 15 months and still wont drink from an open cup. she does fine with a sippy cup and a straw. If we give her an open cup she sticks her tougne in the way. Any ideas on how to help her along? Or shold we just keep trying and offering her open cups and wait and see?

2006-10-05 11:21:06 · 19 answers · asked by jamie 1

We have a three year old (our oldest) that we made the mistake of letting him sleep in our room on the floor at night when he just turned two (It was a weekend of thunderstorms). He kept doing it so we just let him. It has now come back to bite us b/c he is 3.5 and won't sleep in his room. He has a younger brother who he shares a room with (2 yr old) and he sleeps in there fine.

The 3y/o will sometimes fall asleep in his room with his brother while watching a movie but he eventually ends up in our room on our floor. Sometimes he wakes up crying b/c we aren't there and we have to go get him. I haven't put much effort into making him sleep in his room yet so I wanted suggestions and strategies.

Are there any tips on how to stop this besides taking a couple weeks to just keep putting him back every night when he tries to come in? The problem with that is waking his brother and he is very stubborn.

2006-10-05 11:04:27 · 21 answers · asked by beeweev 3

lethargic, in fact she's very active, doesn't have a fever, is doing well developmentally, but it was like all of a sudden she can take a 3-hour nap and instead of lying in her crib at 7:30 tossing and turning, she's out like a light at 7:25.

Would you be worried? I almost always call the doctor when I have a feeling there's something wrong, but this "symptom" seems so non-specific that I figured I'd see if anyone else experienced a change in their child's sleeping habits at around this age. Thanks!

2006-10-05 11:03:12 · 6 answers · asked by tagi_65 5

I was just informed that the best way to deal with a screaming child in public is to ignore it. That, not only seems completely disrespectful and offensive, it seems like "enabling". Isn't there a better way to help a child stop screaming in public?

I understand the logic...if you pay attention, the child will learn how to get its way with you. It will learn that screaming equals attention. However, if you ignore the child, everyone else in the area will silently hate you and your baby. Believe me, no one thinks your child is as cute as you do.

Why don't most people just remove the child (i.e. take it outside, change it immediately, etc.)? I know its a pain in the @ss, but that is part of having a child, isn't it? After all, it's yours and not mine. So...isn't there a better way?

**"Screaming child" does NOT include "sick child", "ear ache child", "dropped on the floor child", or any other instance that might make a normal person cry out.

2006-10-05 10:52:33 · 24 answers · asked by Billy 3

i have one small child and i am married.--i just need something to help pay the bills like 600-1000 mo. i work every other weekend in home care, but would also like to do somthing at home. thanks in advance....

2006-10-05 10:41:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

He always pronounces 'g' as 'd', 'k' as 't'. A doctor tells us it is because his mouth hasn't grown big enough and there is no need to worry. Shall we worry about it?

2006-10-05 10:19:33 · 7 answers · asked by petite 1

I have a problem,my daughter front top tooth is loose and i dont konow why.she havent came crying to me that she hit her teeth or anything,and i know shes too young to have her adult teeth pushing it out so i dont know what to do or what caused it.she isnt on a sippy or bottle just the dreded old binkie(which i cant get rid of.tried plenty of times).she brushes her teeth and everything.but she does have a bad habbit using her front teeth to open things(ex.drink bottles) or loosing things(ex.shoe laces).i dont know if that cause it to be loose or not.i cant afford to take her to the dentist cause you have to pay so much up front with my husbands insurence for a dr to see you.i was wondering if anyone else had a toddler with a loose tooth and what did you do for it.any kind of info or suggestions will help greatly.also she was a late teether as it is cause she is just now getting her second molars in.

2006-10-05 09:58:02 · 7 answers · asked by ShreekyDaStonerLette 420 2

Why do some parents give pediasure to their toddlers????

2006-10-05 09:47:35 · 13 answers · asked by Jersey Girl 1

my son will be 3 in a month and i am having a hard time getting him down for a nap. I feel as if its a constant battle to get him to nap when in the past it used to be very easy.

2006-10-05 09:31:09 · 22 answers · asked by penny k 1

My daughter is 2 and shes been the only one shes got playmates and cousins so i know shes good on playing with others but when it comes to me being around the other kids she gets jealous , im only four months but I would like to get her ready for a sibbing so she doesnt feel forgotten or get too jealous any advice?

2006-10-05 09:04:01 · 4 answers · asked by griner1325 1

Please list their age.

2006-10-05 08:58:55 · 13 answers · asked by mommy_2_little_man 2

in in Arlington TX,
Found out im pregnant with my 2nd child, asked my sons daycare how much more for a baby.
my son (2) its $155 per week
the baby- $175 per week!
thats 1320 a month!

WHO CAN AFFORD THIS!!!!
What other solutions are out there where I live, This is about what I make now! i'd be taking home only 300 per month after taxes and extras!
What do you do?

and I dont need any of your smart a** comments, "if you cant afford it dont have one!)
I cant help when miracles happen! We have a good home, happy and healthy! Its just expensive!

2006-10-05 08:49:53 · 17 answers · asked by crystald 4

i have to baby sit this 2 year old in about 2 and a half hours and its my first time. she looks like a 1 year old and still wears 9-12 months in her her clothes. i dont wanna mess this up, so i need some tips for babysitting please

2006-10-05 08:49:16 · 12 answers · asked by Ashley 2

I have a 2 1/2 year old nephew and like most of us he makes mistakes. And generally they are not pleasant. So how can I reason with my nephew not to do his mistakes again?

2006-10-05 08:18:25 · 9 answers · asked by College Kid 5

She is 2 and a half years old. She knows what the toilet is and what goes in it. What are the signs of being ready to potty train? Lately she has been ripping off clean diapers and throwing them on the ground. Is that a sign she is ready?

2006-10-05 08:06:34 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I help take care of my 2 1/2 year old nephew and he plays with toys and after he is done he leaves them all over the place. And I have to clean up after him. So, how Can I teach my nephew to clean after his mess?


The child is my nephew

2006-10-05 07:57:11 · 13 answers · asked by College Kid 5

I am having a hard time with my three year old daughter. this is way worse than the terrible twos that people always talk about. What does everyone else think?

I will also add that the good times are even better then they used to be. So it kind of balances out.

2006-10-05 07:52:26 · 17 answers · asked by Fire_God_69 5

I have a 3 1/2 yr old and a 14 mo old. My 3-year-old insists on being carried around EVERYWHERE. My youngest only just started walking, so I think the eldest wanted to be carried because the baby was being carried around.

If we refuse to carry her, she has a huge tantrum and refuses to go anywhere until you return to pick her up. This means we carry her up the stairs in our own home, to and from the car to daycare, stores, etc.

Any advice on how to cure her of this? Thank you!

2006-10-05 07:26:19 · 20 answers · asked by JFlo19 2

I have a four year old girl who has an attitude problem. I think she thinks that she is 16 years old. She just started Pre-K and loves school. This year she is coming out of her shell and is shining- her class loves her. But, she is coming home like she is being spoiled at school and thinking she is the prima donna- thus acting like what she says goes and has an attitude problem when she doesn't get it. She even told me that she likes school better.

How would you deal with this? I am happy that she loves school, but she needs to get her attitude in check. Help!!

2006-10-05 07:19:08 · 16 answers · asked by kelliemag 3

I nanny for 2-and-a-half year old triplets, a girl and 2 boys. Their names are Sophia, Vincie, and Sammy. They are so adorable! Does anyone else nanny or babysit for multiples, or does anyone have multiples?? If so, what are their names?

2006-10-05 06:51:42 · 6 answers · asked by *Logan's Mommy* 5

2006-10-05 06:13:22 · 17 answers · asked by ekielly07 2

My daughter that is 3 and has started to pee in her room at night. What can I do to change that? By the way she is squatting on the floor. She is acting like an animal in my eyes.

2006-10-05 06:01:03 · 13 answers · asked by Christine 2

My 3 1/2 yr. old does not want anything to do with the potty. I have tried everything, and I mean everything. Since my daughter has been born, he has reverted back instead of moving forward. What can I do???

2006-10-05 05:54:08 · 15 answers · asked by GQ69 2