Toddler & Preschooler - November 2006

We are trying to plan a birthday party for twins, a boy and a girl, who will be three next week. We're looking for someplace FUN and CHILD FRIENDLY to have the party!!

2006-11-07 08:59:57 · 3 answers · asked by Amanda Avey 1

Please help me with some new ideas on some games my 1 and 3 year old can play all together.

Academic games would be great!

2006-11-07 08:48:33 · 14 answers · asked by Mommy 3

Difficult to put this delicately - he's been potty trained for well over a year, but in the last two weeks he's "messed" his underwear at preschool twice, and his mother put him in "pull-up" diapers and he continues the same problem at preschool. My daughter needs advice, and the best I could come up with was to check with the doctor to rule out health problems and otherwise, ignore it and just clean him up because he might be looking for attention in a negative manner.

2006-11-07 08:26:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've read the statisics and how much a toddler is "supposed" to sleep. I have a big pile of "how to" sleep books.

What I'd like is real information: how many hours a night does (or did if your kids are older) your toddler sleep, how often do they wake up, how many naps, and what time is bedtime.

Thanks for your input!

2006-11-07 07:44:38 · 25 answers · asked by eli_star 5

My oldest is going to be 3 years old on Jan. 5th. She came home from daycare really upset. I asked her what was wrong & she said that the teacher told her that she is a nerd & when she is older she will not have any friends in school cause she is "too smart" & noone likes smart kids.
She knows her abc's, counts well, knows shapes, colors & currently learning how to spell & read. Before this they worked with her really well on everything she is learning. I talked to the person in charge of the childcare place & we had a meeting with the teacher she admitted to saying that plus MORE stuff that my daughter did not tell me about. She said sorry & she would not do it anymore & that was enough for the person in charge. It happened again & I went back the person in charge told me maybe it's not the right place for my kids.
I'm a CNA & work wierd hours thats the only childcare place around that works for the hours and shifts that I work. Right now finding another job isn't an option.

2006-11-07 07:35:28 · 20 answers · asked by Hot Mom 4

If you agree with biting back to teach a child a lesson not to bite tell me why but only after reading this above from the babycenter. It is for my school project. Thanks so much.

2006-11-07 07:31:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://parentcenter.babycenter.com/expert/preschooler/pbehavior/14057.html
If you agree with biting back, tell me why but only after reading this above. It is for a school project. Thanks for your help.

2006-11-07 07:24:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://parentcenter.babycenter.com/expert/preschooler/pbehavior/14057.html
If you agree with biting back, tell me why but only after reading this above. It is for a school project. Thanks for your help.

2006-11-07 07:23:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know many home daycares have different fees, but what is the most reasonable cost in California?

2006-11-07 07:18:37 · 4 answers · asked by lori 1

2006-11-07 07:14:32 · 10 answers · asked by amanda g 1

I have a 16 month old daughter who knows where her feet hands nose teeth hair ears eyes and mouth are when you ask her. Upon many other things she just seems like a very smart girl, and no I am not saying this just because she is my daughter. I trulty believe that she is smarter than the average 16 month old. Her daddy and I try to play with her sing with her and teach her. Does she sound like she is abouve average or does this seem like a normal age for this

2006-11-07 06:45:26 · 25 answers · asked by sallymollyap 2

I have a 6year old brother who screems his head off in the mornings when getting ready for school, it drives me mad, i even try bribe him with chocolate but i carn't keep doing that! ( mum would go mad ) so any ideas??

2006-11-07 06:44:53 · 13 answers · asked by red devil 3

Hi- My 18 month old daughter will not sleep past 5am. I have tried putting her to bed later, but it doesnt work. She wakes up at almost exactly 5am every morning! She is sleeping through the night.

2006-11-07 06:33:22 · 12 answers · asked by gracie mom 2

My husband and myself usually let him fall asleep wherever. Meaning, if we are watching tv, he usually falls asleep right there on the couch with us, or when we go to bed, he sleeps with us in our bed. But, for some reason during the middle of the night, between 11-3 he crawls into our bed. I try to bring him right back to his bed, but he fusses and won't go back.

2006-11-07 06:22:12 · 18 answers · asked by babyace35 2

my son is 16 months old and is still biting younger children. after complaining enough he finally got moved over to the toddler area! they wanted me to wait until he was 18 months! but my son was 10lb 3 oz 22 in AT BIRTH! so he already had a good start on most of the kids at his state ran daycare! he has been there since he was 7wks so they KNOW my son! I have done everything @ home to the point my son RARELY bites! only when he is mad or is beyond excited. At daycare he does it out of frustration and anger! I feel at times they dont challenge him educationally wise and he gets very bored! People keep on saying that he will grow out of it but he has been doing it since he was 10 months or so! maybe earlier! and the crazy part is that at times they dont even inform me!!!

2006-11-07 05:46:05 · 13 answers · asked by nathensmom12 1

2006-11-07 05:41:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-07 05:32:43 · 12 answers · asked by Sean 1

I am looking at the toddler gaming systems to buy for my daughter. She is a very smart 3 year old ( I am a bit partial hehe) and there are so many out there. I am looking at the Vsmile and Leapster. I didn't know if one has better games/activities. Anybody have a recomendation??

Thanks for the help!

2006-11-07 05:17:18 · 4 answers · asked by AnNiE b TrAiN 2

I live on a 3rd floor apartment and, until recently, the apartment below me was empty. I have a 2 1/2 year old and a 16 month old who love to run, jump and play.

My boys aren't ridiculously noisy, but they do occasionally get a "while hare" up their butts and do their "dizzy run" as I call it. Otherwise the noise they make is average--walking, playing with trucks, (occasionally dropping one on the floor).

We recently had a downstairs neighbor move in, and this past Sat. night (moving day) she was hanging pictures at 9:00 p.m. My boys go to bed at 9:00 and get up about 7:00 a.m.). My husb. went down and nicely asked the lady to please stop hanging pictures on the wall as we're trying to put our kids to bed. She said, "Are you f'ing kidding me? Your kids were up and running around at 7:00 this morning and woke me up. I'll do what I want!

Any suggestions? I don't want to limit their physical activity--they NEED to run and play. I refuse to make them whisper and (cont.)

2006-11-07 05:15:12 · 24 answers · asked by brevejunkie 7

you have tried time out, punishment, taking things away, no t.v, and extra chores

2006-11-07 04:53:20 · 13 answers · asked by 女性ウルバリン 4

My Daughter is 15 months and I'm debating switching her daycare to one that is much closer to where I work. The pros would be that I would be able to spend much more time with her in the morning and evening. Also this daycare has much nicer facilities and a more structured day. She enjoys going to her daycare now, but they have not switched her out of the baby room, because a drop in enrollement. So she doesn't have much room to walk around or interact with older children.
Even though I know in the long run the pros are in the new daycare, is it going to have a negative effect on my child if I take her out of an environment she is comfortable in?

2006-11-07 04:26:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-07 03:30:57 · 16 answers · asked by honeystarz13 1

The doctor prescribed some liquid vitamins for my 19 month old daughter. The problem is, I'm having a hard time trying to get her to take them. She won't drink it straight out of the syringe that comes with it (which I don't blame her). So, I've been putting it in her drink, but then she doesn't drink the whole thing. I put very little in her cup because I figured then she will drink it all down. But she hardly ever drinks it all. How do I know if she's drinking enough of it to get the correct amount of vitamins she needs? I just wish I could find a chewable vitamin for her, but all the ones I've looked at say it's not suitable for children under 2. Any suggestions?

2006-11-07 03:06:35 · 11 answers · asked by ticktock 7

Things like shopping trolleys, tea sets etc, I know its just imaginative play that is typical of this age group, but should I encourage it, ignore it, discourage it.

2006-11-07 02:56:19 · 46 answers · asked by Nobody200 4

Have you or children seen Numberjacks on CBeebies?
Did your children love it or did it give then nightmares?
My daughter loved it and each episode 10 times over.
If anyone knows anyone from Open Mind productions ask them when the DVD is coming out, this would make a three year olds day.

2006-11-07 02:55:08 · 10 answers · asked by MR_KGB 3

2006-11-07 02:24:21 · 44 answers · asked by aberdeen302004 3

10 hours ago my 27 month old daughter woke up vomiting. She has been throwing up constantly since then. I have just managed to get her to sleep. She has had no temperature since she woke and no rash. I have brought her to the doctor who diagnosed gastroentroitis (excuse spelling). I have managed to get her to drink juice but she always brings it back up within minutes. I am aware if she becomes dehydrated she will need a drip for fluids. Is there anything I can give her that will ease it. Any suggestions that have worked for you? She is also suffering from ear infections and is on antibiotic (klacid) for four days. Was on augmentin week before that. The ears are not as bad as they were.I know I cannot give her anything to eat, even though she begs for it at times! Can anyone give me some advice. I hate seeing her so ill. Thanks.

2006-11-07 02:19:45 · 22 answers · asked by Teresa M 2

2006-11-07 02:16:19 · 19 answers · asked by Regielyn d 1

2006-11-07 01:42:46 · 18 answers · asked by Dawn E 1

2006-11-07 01:42:01 · 17 answers · asked by Dawn E 1