Toddler & Preschooler - November 2006

I have a 2 y/o who has always been a happy & content to go to sleep at night. My daughter was adopted from China at 13 mos. & we have had no problems with bonding? attachment.

3 days ago, I noticed that she was suddenly scared of our dog, but just enough to come over to me if the dog walked into the room.

Then we had Thanksgiving with 15 people in our home. She was still scared of the dog & that night she would not fall asleep. After about 3 hrs, I gave up and put her in bed with me.

Yesterday, she was with a babysitter from the time she woke up until late afternoon. Now, she was TERRIFIED of the dog & she was very despondent like her personality had disappeared. Again, terrified to go to bed & I finally gave up & let her sleep w/me.

Today, still scared of the dog and I physically couldn't get her in her crib b/c she was clinging & crying & fighting me so hard.

Obviously, something happened w/the dog, but she can't tell me about it. HELP! I don't know what to do.

2006-11-25 16:15:13 · 5 answers · asked by podger78258 1

It's getting cold and dark outside, so I'm looking for ways to entertain my 18 mo old. I used to take her to the shopping mall, but it's getting crowded this time of year. I used to take her out for walks in the stroller, but it's getting cold and dark earlier now. We are trying to limit exposure to tv programs even though some of them are very good. I've tried the library and taking her to all my shopping errands. But I am running out of ideas.

So what can a parent do? I live in the San Jose, CA area. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

2006-11-25 16:12:34 · 8 answers · asked by jveryrad 4

My daughter is 22 months old. Her bedtime routine is she goes to bed and gets to watch Elmo for thirty minutes and then I turn on her bedtime music and she goes to bed. We more and more lately she is demanding a snack and a drink. I have been letting her have a sippy cup of water and a snack cup with about 10-20 goldfish in it, but it is getting to be a little much.

Is it nessary? I mean how can I tell if she is REALLY hungry or just wanting a little attention? I don't think it is the attention though because she takes the drink and snack and says "bye-bye" and blows a kiss, no more fuss.

Advice??

Thanks,
Belinda

2006-11-25 16:00:13 · 13 answers · asked by Crazy Mama 5

She is really the perfect child that will go a long way in modeling, acting career!!! Even with her personality. It is unreal!!

2006-11-25 15:47:09 · 14 answers · asked by Tammy S 1

I'm a single mom, we're always out but i think he's not ready to go to the gents rest room all alone ! He can use it,but i think its unsafe!! Can someone please give me some advice on how to deal with the situation and how do i explain to him this is the little girls room,but he has to be with mummy until he gets a little older...OR should i just ask a guy to bring him to the gents bathroom????YEAH i know that part is crazy!!!! but let me know...thanks in advance peeps!!!

2006-11-25 15:30:11 · 48 answers · asked by goodnessmeimfine 2

Il tell you a small story bout how I know that racist still going aroung

I was walking on my block and this 5yr old girl called me a
n*-i*-g*-g*a and one more thing her parents was there too they dont even care that there dauther said the N word to me they just look at me funny

why do people are still racist?

Do you ever come cross to like this before?
yes or no ? when?why?how?

2006-11-25 14:59:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean.....she had a playdate with two of her close friends yesterday and I've noticed this has been goin on for a loong time. She just tells them what to do and takes their toys away and screams her head off at them. I must say....she is very sassy and acts like a diva at times...but how do I stop her from acting so bossy?

2006-11-25 14:44:44 · 12 answers · asked by Just a mom :D 2

I don't want him to do homework all day, but all I can think of to keep him busy is either schoolwork or TV.

2006-11-25 14:42:55 · 14 answers · asked by ciderluvr 2

Isn't he a little young to understand that taking his (leak proof) tipy cup from the kitchen to the living room that is only seperated by hard floor to carpet (no wall)? He is too young to disrespect anybody.

2006-11-25 14:25:15 · 22 answers · asked by ckgene 4

A bad dream? whats the differince? My daughter has been having these. She woke crying about wanting a green car!(meaning she is dreaming of fighting with her older brother over toys?!)why have Night terrors about that? Doc says it's Night Terrors.....Over what? I don't get it.

2006-11-25 14:17:27 · 13 answers · asked by spoiledsarah25 3

My daughter is 3 and when she's with my husband she's well-behaved, with me she's constantly pushing my buttons. Today we went shopping, my daughter and my husband were together. When I met up with them my daughter startted to act up (wanting out of the stroller, whining, etc.) and my husband said she hadn't acted like that til I showed up. What can I do? I'm a SAHM and my husband works a lot and doesn't get to see her much. They adore each other. Why won't she behave when I'm around?

2006-11-25 12:56:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter is 2 and loves Elmo and Dora.

2006-11-25 12:16:21 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is just under 17 months. Over the last 5 months, his vocabulary has exploded. He knows so many words I lost count after 50. He speaks clearly and pronounces words almost perfectly. He can actually form small sentences on his own! For example, he likes to count objects, so he'll ask "How many stars?" He knows 10 shapes, numbers 1-10 and almost all of the alphabet. He knows the difference between things like a square and a rectangle or a circle and the letter O. You can draw something and he'll tell you what it is. He's learning at such a fast pace that I'm afraid he's going to be bored when he gets into kindergarten! I don't want to sound like I'm bragging, but I can't believe how well he communicates and I want to make sure he is in the right environment. Is any one else experiencing this? Should I get him tested? If so, how?

2006-11-25 12:15:47 · 4 answers · asked by munkees81 6

Had enough of this for now!what time is it and what you up 2 where you are?goodnight x

2006-11-25 12:14:41 · 13 answers · asked by Jacqui 2

Every time we put him to bed he saids he see's monsters and points to like his window or closet.. one day him and his brother was in his room and all of the sudden they screamed and cry and went running out of the room.. My hubby & I thought they saw something but it wasn't anything and now my 4 year old saids he see's monsters in his room every night.

2006-11-25 11:48:28 · 15 answers · asked by MissBellaGirl 2

2006-11-25 11:45:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

All these christmas questions got me thinking: I have NO idea what to get for my 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 year old daughters' stockings. I got my oldest some hair barrets because she actually has hair but that's about it. I've thought of getting them both a movie and book for their stockings but what else? I don't want to load them down with candy.

2006-11-25 11:38:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-25 11:21:23 · 18 answers · asked by princess s 2

It has to be completely peanut free, and somewhat healthy (no cookies, cake etc). What do you make when you are "snack mom"?

2006-11-25 10:25:07 · 9 answers · asked by Wendy F 2

My neice is coming to visit for Christmas, what do kids that age like to do?

2006-11-25 10:16:54 · 18 answers · asked by erin7 7

I have 19mth old twins. We were out of town this weekend and my daughter started climbing out of the pack n play. I'm afraid she's going to do this in her crib and her brother will follow and get hurt. For saftey alone I should do the big girl/boy bed but I think it's too soon. Any advice? Thanks

2006-11-25 09:34:17 · 16 answers · asked by WAH 1

She is in to every thing. dosent listen at all. Tantrus and screaming galore. Destroys alot of things as well (yes i know supose to be typical) Notihng has worked at getting her to calm down.. She has been like this since 1 1/2.. And seams to be getting worse...

2006-11-25 08:49:41 · 9 answers · asked by Jackson 4

2006-11-25 08:48:40 · 10 answers · asked by NS 1

My husband and I always seem to be butting heads over disciplining our 14 month old. She's been walking for nearly 4 months now and is into everything! Her favorite thing to do is to pull all our DVD's (we haev about 100) off of their rack and scatter them on the floor. Well, she understands 'no' so usually I'll just say 'no' firmly and pull her away from what she's doing. That seems to work pretty good, she stops what she's doing without my having to get up (just by saying 'no') about half the time now. Well my husband makes thinsg SO much more difficult. He thinks I'm too strict with her and I'm not letting her be curious. I let her play with all ehr toys of course and occasionally with my things (which she is so interested in) like my makeup containers or pots and pans etc. But on other thinsg (like the dvd's or the stuff in the pantry), I think stuff needs to be OFF LIMITS no matter what. When he watches her and I'm out and about, I come home to trashed house. It is so frustrating

2006-11-25 08:38:40 · 16 answers · asked by and_babymakes_three 2

What age did you move your child from a highchair to a normal chair?
And from a cot or cotbed to a normal bed? And did you use a guard rail?

2006-11-25 06:47:48 · 21 answers · asked by cigaro19 5

My daughter (18 m/o) has diaper rash ever so often she is always changed often and is allowed to run around without a diaper sometimes, but she still gets them every once in a while. When she does have them it just breaks my heart to see her in pain. I went out a bought the Huggies sensitive wipes I hope those will be gentle. I havent switched diaper brands or soap so I am not sure what causes it. What cream have you found to work the best for your child? I have the DR Smiths and it seems to work well, but am almost out and may try something different. Thanks for all your help!

2006-11-25 06:24:44 · 24 answers · asked by brandy 2

She recently lost her mother and she cries and moans while she's sleeping. The only way she calms down is if i hold her. She is only 2 years old so it is hard to communicate with her and find out what she's seeing in her dreams. Any suggestions?

2006-11-25 06:10:15 · 10 answers · asked by lisaloulou6969 2

My daughter is 1 1/2 and my first child (most likely last!) she's always been used to falling asleep with a bottle of milk in her crib and it's always been easy for me to just put her in the crib with the milk and i don't hear from her for another two hours. Now, i've weaned her off the bottle and she will not fall asleep without it unless i rock her back and fourth and sing to her to fall asleep. i'm exsaughsted and i don't want to go back to the bottle. what should i do?

2006-11-25 04:54:02 · 13 answers · asked by Butterfly 2

He is three next week, he will go to nursery in september, he doesn't tell me when he wants to pee or poo, and he just goes right there where he is standing or sitting. What do i do?

2006-11-25 04:31:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

my little brother is 4 years 8 months. I have another brother who is 7 years 10 months. My 4 year old brother likes to fight. He got in a fight his first day of day care. He's a preschooler now and he's never gotten into a fight at school. My 7 year old brother is a little immature for his age and he's about the same level as the 4 year old. (if not a lower level) he's not retarded tho. my 4 year old brother fights a lot at home. He's always beating up the 7 year old and I'm getting tired of breaking up fights. He even fights me and my parents. Of course we reprimand him, but he won't stop. Just a few minutes ago, he was about to hit my 7 year old brother with a vaccum cleaner outlet cord. I yelled at him, so he threated to kill me....again. He's really nice at times, but most of the times he's just rough and wants to fight people. Plus, he doesn't listen. Do you think he's going through some phase or does he need professional help?

2006-11-25 03:50:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous