Toddler & Preschooler - November 2006

my daughter is 22 months old and at this stage she is very attatched to me she wont even let me go to the toilet by myself let alone leave the room for any other reason,but my question is is that when i go to the toilet she follows me and when im done i was my hands and while washing my hands she likes to touch the water i dont mind she can go for it.BUT she also rubs the soap then licks it.and she keeps on doing this EVERYTIME she likes the taste of soap??? i dont know why she would i tryed some on my tounge just to c what its like and its gross. is it normal for kids to like the taste of soap??

2006-11-29 13:55:06 · 7 answers · asked by Sexy_mum24 5

My 4 yr old is running a fever and I would like for her to eat,but she refuses.She is only drinking.Should I force her to eat??

2006-11-29 13:37:18 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

My two year old son, who up to this point has been a perfect sleeper and going to bedder, has all of a sudden started to really struggle at bedtime. He wants the light on but can't sleep with his room so bright. He cries for hours and asks for me. The only way he goes to sleep is if my husband is really stern with him (which I do not like AT ALL). I have stuck to the same bedtime routine since he was born. There haven't been any changes in our life that I would think might cause this problem. What are some other options for helping him wind down and sleep? Help! Thank you :)

2006-11-29 13:29:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

in his diaper .i heard its normal but iam still wierded out by it.

2006-11-29 12:55:16 · 14 answers · asked by GINA P 2

My oldest daughter truns 4 on December 14, Which is like 11 days before Christmas. I have no idea what to do this year for her. This christmas I got her enough presents to make her happy for christmas but i didn't really worry about her birthday untill now and with me being in college I really don't have it like i did before i start paying tution. Any ideas

2006-11-29 12:47:13 · 8 answers · asked by Missy_Eye's 2

my little sister loves disney princess and i want to get her something home made!but i dont know wat to do! she really loves cinderella 2. could ya give me an idea?! plz thnx! her birthday is this sunday so i really need an idea fast!

2006-11-29 11:49:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter was with her brother all day wednesday but i am keeping them apart now as much as possible. She has kinder break up on Monday and want to know if I should send her or keep her home, because i dont wont her to miss it and and i dont even know if she will definately catch it. Read somewhere that you usually dont catch it until 2 weeks later, so if she has no spots on Monday do you think its safe to send her.???/Help

2006-11-29 10:40:03 · 15 answers · asked by kyliepalermo 1

I have an extremely picky eater-who will actually gag on foods she doesnt want to eat..I've been too lenient and catered to her a bit too much.I'm thinking of starting to send her to bed without dinner if she refuses to eat what she is given.Any opinions,tips or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. When I say picky-I mean there are only 4 or 5 things she will eat and 3 arent healthy meals

2006-11-29 10:34:47 · 10 answers · asked by cassiepiehoney 6

My son is one year old and recently his stool is really pasty and frequent, as many as 10 times a day, but very little every time. He is very happy and does not seem to be sick. We are hoping it will go away in days, but it's been almost two weeks now. Any help is greatly appreciated!

2006-11-29 10:33:25 · 1 answers · asked by penn10 1

my dauhter wont let me out of her sight without crying drasticly,

2006-11-29 09:29:39 · 12 answers · asked by blazenredhotmommy 2

My baby is 1 tommorrow, and I want him off of the bottle.. what would be the best way to get rid of it??

2006-11-29 08:43:08 · 12 answers · asked by TalonsMomma 2

My 12 month old son just got over the stomach and flu and now he's an inconsolable brat! He throws an absolute fit if I am not holding him. I can't get him to play with his toys or anything. He's so whiny and clingy. I just put him in his crib and let him cry it out. But sometimes he doesn't stop and gets himself too worked up. Do you think he still isn't feeling well or is this the start of a major behavioral problem? Help!

2006-11-29 08:32:56 · 15 answers · asked by marcella M 2

I recently got a 8 week old dwarf rabbit. Hes very cute but the only problem is that he poops and whees everywhere, even on me when Im holding him. How can I learn him to only do his business outside and not on me??

2006-11-29 08:26:59 · 10 answers · asked by curious 2

I try giving him everything. He won't eat cereal. He picks at everything I give him. I am starting to get worried. The dr said do whatever I can to get calories in him. Any tips on sneaking in some calories or getting a picky eater to eat more?

2006-11-29 08:14:56 · 11 answers · asked by Farah G 3

we just moved a month ago and his eating habits have gone down hill from there. he is usually a very healthful eater. today my babysitter called and said that he wouldn't even eat his favorite food, "french fries". He doesn't drink a bottle. but he does use a sippy cup.

2006-11-29 07:51:17 · 8 answers · asked by swinn76 1

I am currently paying £25 per day (8am -6pm) to a childminder for my toddler. I am on maternity leave at present but when I go back to work after xmas I need someone who can look after the toddler & the baby. ( My current childminder can't look after them both due to numbers).
My friend only pays £30 per day for her toddler & baby which sounds reasonable to me.
Is my current childminder ripping me off or is it cheaper for 2?

2006-11-29 07:19:18 · 11 answers · asked by TheYorkshireRose 3

When I put her down in her crib she stands right up and starts crying this pitiful cry...the kind that yanks your heart out. Do I just shut the door and leave? Does the 5 minute interval method work? (coming back every 5 mins to console her)

I've tried letting her cry it out an it's absolutely heart wrenching to both of us. We've even given her a bottle in the middle of the night because she asks for it and she won't take it unless it's milk. I know it's a no-no. HELP! I don't get any sleep!

2006-11-29 07:06:02 · 11 answers · asked by aali_and_harith 5

she's 2.

2006-11-29 06:59:58 · 9 answers · asked by aali_and_harith 5

They are also known as leashes. This is when the guardian to a child puts their child to contain them when they are out in public.

Please don't think I'm taking any side on this argument. I just want to hear other people's opinions--I have a paper to write about the pros/cons of harness use. Any opinion is appreciated!

Do you think the use of a toddler harness could have been avoided in most cases?

Isn't it sad that parents feel this is the only way we can protect children?

Would you ever use a toddler harness for you child?

If so, what is the purpose for doing so?

2006-11-29 06:53:53 · 33 answers · asked by .vato. 6

Help! She won't eat anything green, orange, or even yellow. I worry she isn't getting in all her nutrition. Hubby and I don't see eye-to-eye on the vitamin thing either. Will she ever like veggies?????

2006-11-29 06:50:18 · 26 answers · asked by aali_and_harith 5

I have nursed my baby boy for four years now. Is this extremely weird? I figured I would stop around his sixth birthday..but I'm getting tired of nursing. What should I do?! Please help.

2006-11-29 06:32:11 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to know some info on the daycares on ft.hood, cause i dont want my kids anywhere else, and while my husband is gone i am in need of a job and i have to put my boys in daycare for the first time ever... i am not from this area so, its all new and scary, but if someone could please help and let me know the info on the daycare, it would be appreciated...
thank you so much
candi

2006-11-29 06:20:11 · 6 answers · asked by Candice V 1

kindergarden. He knows his abc's, colors, numbers to 20. I think he is really smart. My sister in law said that she is not putting her son in preschool. She is waiting until he can go to kindergarden. I don't really know what to do. This is my only child and I know it will be a lot to handle.

2006-11-29 06:01:15 · 37 answers · asked by no2april 2

2006-11-29 05:59:36 · 7 answers · asked by grandma 16 1

I was told that my 20 month old son would be deaf by the time he is 4. I get so frustrated with him cause i don't know what it is that he wants. HELP

2006-11-29 05:58:34 · 7 answers · asked by Kelli A 2

My 4 yr old has aspergers. I would like to hear form others who are dealing with it also. What is the best way to tech them? I am just crushed to hear that this is what he has! Will he live anormal life? Thanks :)

2006-11-29 05:52:27 · 6 answers · asked by mommy_of_2 2

2006-11-29 05:31:26 · 8 answers · asked by paola andrea p 1

She screams when i try to get her to do anything. she even screams at me when i give her what she wants. i'm afraid i'm gonna lose it and hurt her. she won't even let me near my hubby, when i try to hug him she screams mine and squeezes in between us. i'm a stay at home mom, but i am starting to resent her. she's my niece and i have custody of her. i'm tempted sometimes to send her back to my mom, she sent her to me cause she couldn't handle her. now i wish i had said no. i love her but sometimes i can't stand the sight of her. am i a bad parent/guardian? i have 3 other children and none of them were like this. i feel like i'm going nuts and my hubby just says she's just a baby, she's not doing it on purpose. sometimes i wonder though, cause when he gives her what she wants and turns his back she looks at me and gets a " f*** you" grin on her face. i'm afraid we are going to end up splitting up over her, we rarely touch now cause she screams so i just don't get near him.

2006-11-29 05:13:00 · 14 answers · asked by robsgrl 2

How do I begin this process, and what signs should I look for? I feel pressured by other moms to start her now.

2006-11-29 05:12:45 · 12 answers · asked by Foxtrot 2

He is in his second year of preschool and knows all his letters and numbers. Is there a fun game that teaches letter sounds? And any other good game suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

2006-11-29 04:59:53 · 3 answers · asked by bradys_mommy 4