Toddler & Preschooler - November 2006

I am a divorced single dad of a 2 and 6 year old. I want to find more things for us to do. Reading can be one thing, but we never do it. Partially because I know they will not sit still. Perhaps I cannot try and read the same story to both of them due to the age difference. I could take the 2 year old asided and (*learn*) start there. Good idea? I am going to Borders today when i pick them up, I have them every weekend, and get a good 2 year old book he would like. Are the books that ADD sounds, with the squares you push a good idea? They ARE fun, but in the end does it ruin the idea of reading to them?

2006-11-24 06:59:54 · 5 answers · asked by DanjoHart 2

he can only say a few words and has a short attention span looking for products or ideas

2006-11-24 06:21:18 · 26 answers · asked by ertw t 2

My two year old son has developed a red mark on the bottom of his big left toe. I seen it like two days ago and thought that it was nothing more than him squeezing his toes down to much. But then this morning I was about to put his socks on and he had a thick, hard, yellow crust surronding his entire toe. It was cracking so I peeled it and it's so hard that I couldn't peel the rest of it off and it started bleeding in certain areas. It doesn't seem to hurt him at all, but after peeling it you can still see where it's back red. I don't know what this could be and it's really worrying me. It's not on any of his other toes, but just on that one. Does anybody know what this could be? And if you have had experience with this was their a solution and what did you have to do? Please help????

2006-11-24 05:33:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-24 05:24:49 · 27 answers · asked by daydream♥believer 4

He's only two years old, and all of the shampoos and conditioners and what not people have told me about seem to be made specifically for adults. He's mixed and I don't have the same hair problems he does (opposite, in fact) any ideas would be extremely helpful.

2006-11-24 04:38:10 · 16 answers · asked by grandtheftcondom69 1

2006-11-24 04:34:24 · 7 answers · asked by deborah w 1

2006-11-24 04:04:11 · 17 answers · asked by Vlad T 1

Of course it is only Noggin and Wiggles tapes I have.
We are having our home worked on and so we live with my Dad in an apartment and so he would get so bored and never let me take care of our newborn if I kept the TV off.
I also spend some time here and there playing with him with play doh and coloring but other times he just wtches TV and plays with the few toys he has here. Is this bad? Does anyone else let their child watch that much TV?
Please don't tell me to do more activities with him I have to feed my baby and clean and cook, after all.

2006-11-24 03:12:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

my son is 3 years old and still he is in training pants he has no intentions at the mo in potty training he is just not intrested what can i do to get him in pants ive treid everything

2006-11-24 02:51:25 · 18 answers · asked by kathill73 2

I am a stay at home mom who is currently 24 weeks pregnant and I was wonder if there where any moms or dads who work form home. I am having a hard time finacicnally and was wondering if there is any legitamite work-from-home companies that will pay you to do things online or whatever. I don't want any of those ones that you have to pay money before they will let you work for them, I really need something that will help bring in some money to my household. Or if anyone else has any ideas of things that I can do to help other than gov. assistance because my hubby makes a little too much to qualify for anything. Any ideas or suggestions would help. I have tried applying for jobs but as soon as they find out that I am pregnant they never call back for an interview or they just blow me off if I get an interview. I know that this is not legally right but there's nothing I can do about it, please if anyone has anything that will help I would appreciate it and thank you ahead of time!

2006-11-24 01:31:34 · 8 answers · asked by mommy of two 4

What did you do with your infants bottles once they stopped using them? Would it be taboo to give them to another mother if they were nice bottles and gently used? Or should I toss them?

2006-11-24 01:28:15 · 14 answers · asked by KCBaker 2

he is 3 in december,he know what to do and when he needs to do it but he is lazy

2006-11-24 00:20:22 · 21 answers · asked by corkbabe55 2

We have tried many times and it ends in her crying hysterically, she takes juice from a beacker but not milk. Things that have been successful for you or someone you know.

2006-11-24 00:08:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-23 23:51:33 · 8 answers · asked by shaloo 1

ok my son is 3 years old and my husband is really concerned, my son likes to carry a purse and will only go to sleep in my silk nightgown's. should i be worried about this or is it just a phase that some little boy's go through???? no stupid answers please, he is only three years old.

2006-11-23 21:30:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i don't know what to get my 2 1/2 yr old son for christmas. he has tons of books, a power wheels, and he has an older brother who is 4 1/2. so between the two of them they have lots of toys. my older one is getting a v smile for christmas so i need something equivilant to that for my 2 1/2. please help

2006-11-23 17:07:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

months He feels he needs to know where i am each moment of the day.When his father tries to participate he gets in his face and comes running back to me I dont know if this is the edipis phase,if hes clinging on to the one who has been his constant by keeping promises and not breaking them .Im not sure why or what is causing the struggle between his dad and him, but frankly sometimes hes just rude to him and says i dont want to play with you i want my mom.any suggestions ideas or paths to follow to figure out whats going on in my little guys head.

2006-11-23 15:40:47 · 4 answers · asked by resigned 5

I'm looking at after thanksgiving sales, and I just really never know whether or not I'm getting the best deal. Is there a guide somewhere that huggies or pampers or luvs uses for #s of diapers in a pack of "mega" or whatever? My guy is in a six...so i really need to make sure i'm getting a good deal... thanks in advance

2006-11-23 15:21:14 · 5 answers · asked by illinois_girl_1973 3

My 2 and a half year old daughter is brilliant at using the loo to do a wee but, when it comes to poo, she refuses to use it, doesn't tell us when she needs one and consistently fills her pants with poo.

I need some suggestions to help remedy this please?

2006-11-23 15:04:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Honestly...he is so rude. And I don't know how to stop this behaviour. He seriously makes me want to cry. Not cause my feelings are hurt but because I'm SO frustrated with him.

But sometimes he is the sweetest boy. It's like hot and cold. If he gets pissed....watch out!

Does anybody have any suggestions on how to deal with this? Any books/literature?

I CANNOT be the only parent with a child like this.

2006-11-23 13:37:37 · 39 answers · asked by mitchmase 1

My daughter is doing wonderful going pee pee on the potty and is even wearing panties! My only problem is she refuses to go poop in the potty. She goes and hides in a room or under the table to go, and tells us about it afterwards. It's not just once in awhile, it's everytime she goes poop and if we catch it right when she's starting to go, she stops going even if we leave her alone on the potty. Is this going to pass? what can I do to encourage her to go poop in the potty instead of in her panties?

2006-11-23 13:08:47 · 15 answers · asked by cbtandrews 2

It is really funny, but is it normal ( I know he's male) he will running (well trying) to run around the house then stop grab his penis, in the tub, he will take his diaper off, or just undo while his watching his movie, trying to change his diaper is a struggle just trying to keep his hands away for a second. My four year old was never like that ( not even close!!!) Is it just a phases?

2006-11-23 12:23:15 · 24 answers · asked by austring06 1

I am trying to figure out which sipper cups are the most leak resistant and have tried several brands. Has anyone found one that holds up to being throw across the kitchen?

2006-11-23 10:46:52 · 8 answers · asked by DJ 2

What does it do to their bodies?

I have two small children and want to know. Any ideas?

2006-11-23 10:37:43 · 6 answers · asked by Smiles 4

I'm not sure which one to order, there are so many.

2006-11-23 10:13:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

(she is very petite for her age) would you buy a 12" or a 16"?

2006-11-23 09:37:10 · 7 answers · asked by Venus 3

My sister called to see what I was doing today.I've got the feeling she'sby herself.I was invited to go to my mother in law's so I won't be able to see her today.I also don't want to make her feel bad by telling her that I'm actually going to be doing something today...............Should I wait and call her tomorrow?

2006-11-23 08:50:26 · 11 answers · asked by Direktor 5

She has been trying for 3 months first refused to sit on potty now will sit on potty but refuses to go will hold on for more than 4 hours. Any advice would be helpful. (I am a deputy manager of the day care setting she attends, we have tried everything!!)

2006-11-23 08:32:59 · 16 answers · asked by Abs 1

I don't have a child but my grandma babysat this really annoying brat. Hes four and I hated it! Don't think he's all innocent either. One time he hit his kid brother when I was there visiting my grandma and then the little boy started crying. He blames things like broken toys and messes on his little brother, who's two years old. He ran around the house when my grandmother was not looking, even after the fact that she told him repeatedly not to. He doesn't listen. Their mom doesn't care cuz she's poor, or my grandma felt sorry for her cuz she's one of our relative's good friends.

2006-11-23 07:16:40 · 13 answers · asked by Amber skie (22/f/ca) 2

2006-11-23 06:12:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous