Toddler & Preschooler - November 2006

I have a daughter who is 3 (4 early next year) and has recently started showing some disturbing behavior. She does the same things every day that she knows she shouldn't be doing. When in trouble, refuses to go to time out or listen. She will do what she wants to do. She knows it gets me very angry. I have tried taking things away, spanking, ignoring her tantrums, you name it. Nothing works or affects her. I have been trying the positive reinforcement, but lately she won't even do anything to earn things! I am at my wits end! Help!

2006-11-06 03:50:48 · 7 answers · asked by Luv2HelpYou 3

2006-11-06 03:47:36 · 14 answers · asked by SmurfetteTeaser 2

I HAVE A 16 MONTH OLD SON AND I AM THINKING OF GETTING HIM A V SMILE BABY DO YOU THINK THAT WOULD MAKE A GOOD GIFT WHAT ARE GOOD GIFTS FOR 16 MONTHS AND 3 MONTH GIRL

2006-11-06 03:42:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is having a 3rd birthday party soon and I need some ideas for party games that are suitable for his age.

2006-11-06 03:40:09 · 13 answers · asked by sammypossybluesilver 1

My son is almost 2 and-a-half, and is having great difficulty adjusting to the arrival of my daughter, who is now 3 weeks old. Any time my daughter cries or makes the slightest "unhappy" noise, my son emits a piercing scream and breaks into tears. I believe that he is genuinely afraid of my daughter, and not just doing this for attention. We have tried ignoring the behavior, and have recently tried to comfort him, but the situation has not improved over the course of weeks. In the past, my son has also reacted to the sounds of other young children in a similar manner, and so we don't think the cause stems solely from the sibling relationship. For whatever it's worth, the sounds made by older children do not seem to bother him, no matter how loud or shrill these may be. This screaming/crying pattern is putting great strain on our family, and so I am eager to find either suggestions for stopping my son's outbursts or recommendations about seeking professional help. Thank you.

2006-11-06 03:32:18 · 9 answers · asked by QueriousGeorge 1

My boy is almost 3 and he is just not getting it. He is so smart to I don't understand.

2006-11-06 03:31:24 · 35 answers · asked by Umm Ali 6

is it the rite thing to do? does that seem safe to put my child in a dark room for time out?

2006-11-06 03:15:46 · 30 answers · asked by xxcaramelqt19xx 2

The week before last when i took my daughter to the doctor they said she had a really bad ear infectioin they gave her antibotics..but they only last like 2 or 3 days and then we were out of them...well yesterday she started running a fever of 101.8 so i called the doctor this morning to see if i could maybe get her in and the lady wouldnt even let me talk to the doctor...she said its just something going around...I really think maybe she has another ear infection i tried telling the receptionist that...and when i got off the phone with her my daughter was digging at her ear...i asked her if she had a ear ache or her ear hurt and she said yes....so should i call the receptionist back and tell her to either put us through to the doctor or give us another prescription? it hasnt even been 30 minutes since ive called....her fever is also down today but we've been giving her childrens motrin and we missed a dose last night and it went back up to 101.4 ....

2006-11-06 02:44:24 · 14 answers · asked by cutenwild1769 5

My son is 2 1/2 but he is very advanced. I am thinking of books and puzzles. I saw that aqua mat and I put that on my list. But any other suggestions would be great. Oh yea and we are on a tight budget!

2006-11-06 02:12:33 · 10 answers · asked by melodi_jean_99 3

2006-11-06 01:32:02 · 7 answers · asked by roxannadanna75 1

I have a 10 and 1/2 month old Daughter she was born 3 weeks premature she seems like she is developing slower than babies her age she hsn't started walking yet and her hand and eye coordination is kind of off. She just got crawling really good should i worry or is this normal?

2006-11-06 01:00:56 · 15 answers · asked by ♥ Ash ♥ 2

2006-11-06 01:00:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

He is getting out of hand he never listens to me or his dad, he cries and cries and when he can't get his own way he goes even more mad.

2006-11-06 00:48:52 · 23 answers · asked by chazza 2

We don't hit in our home, so he has learned this on his own. I also think slapping him back like some have told me would just "at this age" encourage him to copy us by hitting back

2006-11-06 00:33:14 · 8 answers · asked by dpinscsher 5

We just put our twins into a daycare two days a week. They are two and 1/2. Well the question is I think it is alot of money to spend when I don't work to have them go to a daycare. they really like being around other children and they need to learn how to share and play with other kids. Any ideas on where or what I could do with them to get them the interaction with other kids without spending the kind of money daycare requires?

2006-11-06 00:28:03 · 5 answers · asked by elainecynthia 3

2006-11-05 23:29:36 · 6 answers · asked by Cyrren 1

Four of us are clubbing together to buy something and we're looking to spend about £40 but don't want to buy the birth certificate, picture frame type presents that are usually associated with christenings! Any ideas

2006-11-05 22:47:17 · 16 answers · asked by lucyt20 5

Ive been nursing for 16 months.

2006-11-05 21:27:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am waiting for a blood test in come back in 14 days to confirm if he has food intolerances. I do believe his diet is to blame. In all other aspects he is a thriving lively little boy. Just nights are interminable! I need sleep! He wakes after 2 or 3 hours - hourly crying and uncomfortable...... would be good to know if other Mums and Dads have similar experience and what is best advice? Thank you.

2006-11-05 21:09:26 · 8 answers · asked by Sarah A 2

i only got her dressed 10minutes ago & already she is completly naked again! when i ask her where her clothes are she just laughs!!!!!!!!

2006-11-05 20:06:02 · 26 answers · asked by K W 3

i've dropped my nearly 3yr old's sleep in the day as she was not setteling at night but by about 5pm she is really hard to handle & is asking to go to bed at 6pm, last night i'd had enough and took her to bed at 6pm (normally drag it out to 7pm & she then gets up anytime between 4am & 6pm last night she woke at 2am for juice/milk then slept till 7am !! what am i doing wrong? should i let her sleep in the day again is 6pm to early? i don't' know what to to, any advice?

2006-11-05 18:48:36 · 15 answers · asked by K W 3

2006-11-05 18:37:23 · 4 answers · asked by Serious 3

They thought it funny in Nanny McPhee and now they do it all the time. I explained that those are not nice words but then I catch them at it again. What did you do when your kids gained potty mouths?

2006-11-05 17:45:41 · 14 answers · asked by anything_my_child 3

I try positive reinforcement and praise but hope I'm dealing with just a phase.

2006-11-05 16:36:37 · 19 answers · asked by lilschoolgirl 1

My son is almost 3 and he is still obsessed with mirror. His closet is a mirror so its kind of hard to keep him out of it.

2006-11-05 16:12:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

By "quality time", I mean complete interaction and undivided attention to your preschooler.
What are some fun activities you do together?
I'm looking for alternatives to plopping them in front of the TV!

2006-11-05 15:42:36 · 10 answers · asked by catwomanmeeeeow 6

2006-11-05 14:57:12 · 11 answers · asked by ily 1

2006-11-05 14:40:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 3 year old just told me I was handsome. LOL

He said "Mommy your handsome" and then he kissed me !!

2006-11-05 14:23:02 · 13 answers · asked by ? 3

Can any one give me any good advice on how to break a child from a milk bottle. The only time my son wants it is when he is getting ready for bed or if he wakes up in the middle of the night. He is getting ready to be two and ive tried to break him from his bottle since he was 10 months. To me he was 2 big at 10 mo and now i feel he is really too big. I dont want to just rip it away like a b**ch but i dont want a 2 year old walking around with a bottle!! Can anyone help please??????? And no rude comments please

2006-11-05 14:00:22 · 35 answers · asked by tink19812003 3