Toddler & Preschooler - November 2006

my 3yr old boy is stubborn and my wife with 2 girls is having a hard time dealing. when we try to teach him things or correct him he thinks everything is a joke, laughs and smiles and wont try. and nomatter what we do to disapline him he keeps doing the same things over and over. he knows hes not suppossed to do things but he continues to do them anyways. any advice?

2006-11-12 13:27:34 · 8 answers · asked by idoj 2

My mother in law was going to buy one for my 4 year old for christmas, but read some reviews on them that said they were not very good. Has anyone purchased one of these for their children and had problems? Please tell me what you think of these before she spends the money on it, and it turns out to be a bad gift. Thanks!!

2006-11-12 13:20:22 · 6 answers · asked by tnmomof2as 3

2006-11-12 13:02:49 · 21 answers · asked by mandy g 1

We have a two year old niece who will literally grind her pelvic area on the floor, couch, person, basically anything and everything she can get on. She gets VERY mad when you stop her. Is this normal behavior? (This is a serious question btw). Thanks

2006-11-12 12:29:17 · 11 answers · asked by Josh 2

It seems that any hand lifted,regardless of motive is labelled violent- I understand that there are bullies out there who have undeservingly become parents and have used the positions horrendously; however there are many times when the best deterrant or learning curve a child has, is a smack. I do believe that smacking and proper instruction, together with the love one has for their child builds a better person for the future- how do we squash the bullies but properly discipline our kids, without becoming labelled a bad parent, or a violent person? A child should not be smacked in anger but they should be disciplined with love, smacked so they know they are loved but must be obedient to the instructions provided to keep them safe. But at all times that child must know that they are loved and wanted by the parents-it is just the bad behaviour that is abhorrent.

2006-11-12 12:02:07 · 9 answers · asked by chikensnsausages 3

My 4 year old has never slept good,she wakes at least 1-5 times a night,(i'm getting paid back!) lately she has been waking and Screaming/crying,jumping/lifting legs very high,won't talk,eye's are cloudy,If I ask if she has to pee,she screams NO,whats the matter? NOTHING,won't let me touch her!! After 5 mins of her pacing back and forth,entering my room,turning and going towards the bathroom,turning again and back into her room!....she goes pee,crying the hole time,then goes right back to sleep like nothing ever happened! I have taken her in for bladder/kidney infection and she has none. Is she awake? Does she have to pee and thats what wakes her but not fully? She has never wet the bed! While she is peeing I ask if it hurts and she screams at me NO! GET OUT! Anyone have any idea's what to do? She wakes up the hole house! Last night she went into my sons room,turned on the light and cryed and danced around in there!

2006-11-12 11:55:21 · 2 answers · asked by spoiledsarah25 3

She doesn't unbuckle she pulls the straps off her shoulders no matter how tight i put them. Please help!!!!

2006-11-12 11:50:35 · 14 answers · asked by momof3_ame 2

The Dimetapp I bought relieves nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes. Can I also add a separate cough suppressant to help with his cough? I know you can give a cough suppressant with Tylenol but I just want to make sure I'm not mixing two of the same things, possibly. Thanks.

2006-11-12 11:44:25 · 11 answers · asked by punchy333 6

but now it's significantly higher, and I am worried. He had his MMR shot 11 days ago and side affects take place around this time. Should I take him to the E.R. instead of waiting for the pediatrician tomorrow to make sure he is ok? I am nervous. I have been giving him tylenol, and mortrin since yesterday, and pedialyte to keep him hydrated. THANKS!

2006-11-12 11:17:40 · 8 answers · asked by lindalbnj 2

He only goes to school 3 hours a day, and I've run out of ideas, and don't always want to play non stop with him. Is it wrong of me to tell him to go play by himself alot?

2006-11-12 11:15:51 · 9 answers · asked by jessicalynn 2

He only goes to school 3 hours a day, and I've run out of ideas, and don't always want to play non stop with him. Is it wrong of me to tell him to go play by himself alot?

2006-11-12 11:15:36 · 6 answers · asked by jessicalynn 2

2006-11-12 08:55:53 · 11 answers · asked by mohamed h 1

what does it mean when it says "this answer is below your thresh hold?"

2006-11-12 08:34:48 · 6 answers · asked by gumby and pokey 3

2006-11-12 08:04:01 · 7 answers · asked by gracie g 1

2006-11-12 07:53:36 · 6 answers · asked by jojimow 1

My 15 month old detests baby food, she doesn't even like the stage 3 stuff, she seems to prefer to feed herself (food that she can pick up). What are some good nutritional on the go foods I can feed a toddler besides Mac and cheese and goldfish crackers? This is my first baby, so I am completely stupmed on this one. Thanks.

2006-11-12 07:28:37 · 8 answers · asked by Easter Bunny 4

My just turned 5 year old is asking me where babies come from,when i said your belly he wanted to know how they get out,what do i tell him is he too young for the truth and how do i explain it,do i use the proper names for things?
HELP

2006-11-12 07:08:21 · 24 answers · asked by Del's wife 2

im a single mom,i work and they dont potty train them at day care.it was easier whith my other child because i was a stay at home mom.and he was potty trained by the time he was 1 1/2 year.but,how can i potty train this one if im not home to do it?only in the weekends,is when i get to try and teach him.

2006-11-12 06:12:53 · 10 answers · asked by super girl 3

Want some interesting ideas- not the usual playgroup stuff. Fed up with singing songs and playing with playdough. Many thanks

2006-11-12 06:12:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a single mom with a 2 1/2 yr old daughter, I am low income but work 4 days out of the week and share custody, I want some ideas of activites or some other moms routine she does with her kids! I feel so boring and uncreative right now HELP ME PLEASE!!

2006-11-12 06:07:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-12 06:05:59 · 11 answers · asked by pReCioUs_mE 1

This is an old wives tale but i have recently used it please post a thankyou so i regain my points.... if your child bites their tongue or cheek reach for the sugar... YES SUGAR... one spoonful pop it in their mouth it stops the bleeding straight away... I PROMISE... my son nearly took the end of his tongue off and it worked so we could see what he had done.

2006-11-12 05:47:30 · 10 answers · asked by sugar 2

2006-11-12 05:35:53 · 5 answers · asked by SUMMER 2

i have a 2 and a 3 year old.and i understand everything they say.but they dont speak all that clear so people have trouble understanding them.could it be that im teaching them two languages.i hired a babysitter that dont know much english,so they could be around someone who comunicates with them in spanish.i also speak spanish.they understand more english than spanish.but still,they know what im saying if i speak spanish to them.and they also say a couple spanish words,and know the meaning.am i doing wrong teaching them 2 languages so young?

2006-11-12 05:32:20 · 10 answers · asked by super girl 3

She has a tendancy to get up in the middle of the night and destroy things. Friday night she dumped my contacts down the sink and poured salt all over the place. I dont want to lock her in her room, what else can I do. I am a very sound sleeper also and a single mom.

2006-11-12 05:08:42 · 7 answers · asked by Jester 5

I have two children, ages 1.5 and 3.5. My 3.5 year old is really challenging us lately. He's very stubborn, whiny, almost unpleasant to be around.

I think we are ineffective parents because we are not on the same "team". We parent differently and neither method is working. I care very much about my son's well-being and feel that he needs us to be a team. Can anyone reccomend a book, resource... anything that we might be able to do/work on together to help us work through this time?

Thanks!

2006-11-12 04:17:26 · 5 answers · asked by Amy F 2

my son is 18 months old and for the past week he has been vomiting profusely and his lips are sometimes purple in colour.He has been off his food and his sleep is continually broken but otherwise he is ok.

2006-11-12 03:52:07 · 28 answers · asked by Roodi 1

I currently have one of those little net fish that suction cup to the wall, but it is so small it hardly fits any toys! The toys then line up around the edges of the tub, and on the floor. I don't want to put them in a basket, because they will get moldy. Any ideas?

2006-11-12 03:46:10 · 9 answers · asked by msmicki7777 2

my wee girl is exposed to a very loud barking dog at her grans house. my fiance says she has to get used to loud noises, but i am concerned about her hearing. she is only 1 past last month. she already seems to be shouting alot. do you think i am correct to be concerned? any advise would be most welcome.

2006-11-12 03:28:16 · 4 answers · asked by daddio 3

2006-11-12 03:28:14 · 7 answers · asked by susanne l 2