Toddler & Preschooler - November 2006

I have a five year old. There is nothing wrong with my daughter. She is simply a cry-baby. Nothing I tell her is done without a why, a wimper, and a cry. She screams at us, she yells at us. She is so disrespectful. At night, she says she cannot sleep. I tell her to go back to bed, she says she cannot do it. I give her time-outs, I talk to her, I negotiate, I play, I talk. I'm to the point of not caring anymore. I want to leave. What do I do? (To top it all off I haven't had a cigarette in 3 days).

2006-11-28 14:59:15 · 29 answers · asked by nonametomention 3

I have a 20 month old son, he started out having a lil fever on friday night, saturday I had to take him to childrens hospital his temp was 104.2 and vomiting. They gave him amoxicillin and for me to keep roating motrin and tylenol to keep the fever down and to schedule him with his doctor for a check up. Which was today he has still be having a fever and nit picking for eating things.. His doctor told me give it two days if things dont change bring him back.I jus took his temp again its 102.1 and he has some kind of red bumps all over his body.Can any one give me some kind of advice on anything else I could do to help him feel better and if things dont change by thursday what could the doc actually do that he hasnt already?

2006-11-28 14:58:12 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-28 14:57:40 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know its a comfort thing but parents wont wash it because the child wont let them, come on. What do u think? Suggestions on how to get a kindergardener to leave her blankie at home? My baby doesnt have a blankie that he loves to death but My mom has a daycare and need some help with one of the kids

2006-11-28 14:57:12 · 4 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3

2006-11-28 14:52:59 · 6 answers · asked by MOMOFIAN 2

2006-11-28 14:38:45 · 5 answers · asked by Foxtrot 2

My 2 year old son speaks only -, mommy, daddy,baby,puppy.light,two.
Should I be worried?

2006-11-28 14:17:35 · 10 answers · asked by omabhi 1

What about 2 or 3 years old who have them. I see kids in stores that I think are to old to have them. I happen to think parents are to afraid to make their children cry. Is it just me?

2006-11-28 14:03:42 · 24 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3

is my baby latre because he does not craw or sit down alone, and he is only 7 months ??

2006-11-28 13:33:58 · 16 answers · asked by Maria R 1

My 6 year old has had problems learning to speak; but the dr's say it's NOT any form of mental disability(ADD, ADHD, autism). We've been doing his ABC's for almost 5 years and he can only identify a few of them. He knows who I am, family ect. is. He is struggling with remembering words, letters and numbers. Yet he will learn and remember a song clearly. I'm baffled and so are the dr's; does anyone know what's wrong with him?

I'm waiting to see a neurologist now, so we've got that covered.

2006-11-28 13:31:14 · 3 answers · asked by me 3

My baby boy is 10 months and has been crawling since he was 6 months. He pulls himself up and can cruise the furniture but is to afraid to let go or stand on is own. What can i do to help him not be so afraid?

2006-11-28 13:25:27 · 16 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3

I have a four year old son who since he has been potty trained has had very few "accidents", when he did it was usually at night in his bed and it would wake him up. I would get up clean him, change his sheets and put him back to bed. In the past week or two he has had several accidents while I am at work and he stays with his step-grandfather. They have let me know on each occassion and after the second and third (which happened today) they have told me they spanked him for it and told him it better not happen again. I have given them permission to spank him if needed but havent fully discussed what I think is appropriate misbehavior for spanking, though I dont think this is appropriate. I have a couple questions: First, are these accidents normal, and just a phase he will grow out of or just carelessness on his part and Second how should I go about discussing with them that I dont think these accidents deserve such a harsh punishment without making them feel bad

2006-11-28 13:18:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm flying with my 15 month old in a week. Looking for tips when flying/traveling with my toddler?

2006-11-28 13:03:19 · 21 answers · asked by Miel 3

I have an almost three year old little boy and I have no idea how to potty train him. I'm pretty sure he knows when he's going and he refuses to sit on the toilet and starts crying. Any suggestions?

2006-11-28 13:02:20 · 12 answers · asked by Cree 2

my son is 9 1/2 months old and will only sit up on his own for a few minuets if that and he really does not like to play with toys that long either.i dont know what else to do and im scared there might be something wrong with him .he doesnt eat much and he only gained a pound in a half in 3 months .help me please i need advise.im waiting on an infants and toddlers program leader to evaluate him but it just seems like forever to get an answer.please leave your thoughts and advise for me.

2006-11-28 12:49:11 · 8 answers · asked by jlgrag01 1

This past two weeks our 4 year old has come home with bite marks ,a black eye, and several hit marks on his arm..He is the quite one they say and kids hitting him are hitting others.
This has happen to often is this normal for a pre K to have this type
of problem or is a sign to move on????

2006-11-28 12:48:55 · 7 answers · asked by aaricka 4

2006-11-28 12:15:20 · 12 answers · asked by Melissa H 3

My daughter is 4 years old and I also have my step-daughter living here as well. Every night at bedtime I tell them to pick up toys, its time for bed. And every night she starts whining and crying about "im too tired"....or "i just need ____"....."I just cant"....its always something and its so aggravating! Ive tried rewarding them but I feel I should have to reward them for something they know they need to do. Does anyone else have any calm, rational suggestions to make this time easier for us all?

2006-11-28 11:43:12 · 3 answers · asked by hott_ott2005 1

She lives 1 1/2 blocks away, her parents let her come over alone. I only know her 1st name.I don't know the parents,they have never met me. She walks past a registered sex offenders home. I had to walk her home on Thanksgiving day because we were leaving,she had to wait 5 minutes before someone unlocked the door.How can I tell her parents they need to be more cautious without offending them. It seems to me that they don't think about her safety. They don't know anything about me. I came home today at 4 p.m. and she was sitting on my porch waiting for my daughter....not a parent in sight. Should her parents be reported for being negligent or am I being paranoid? Lucky for them, I am not some sort of freak... I am just shocked that they can let her loose...there are 2 corners she has to go around..so they can not even see if she has made it or not. What should I do about this???

2006-11-28 11:27:02 · 11 answers · asked by yidlmama 5

i know this is from day care but any ideas on how i help her to not get as many of the germs from the day care. they keep it really clean, but she is still getting everything. is this just something i have to exept and live with?keep plying her with otc drugs?

2006-11-28 11:15:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

i take my daughter who is 18months old to a mother and baby playgroup there is a little girl there who is coming up to the age of 3. she keeps lashing out at my daughter she has even kicked her in the face when she tried to sit down next to her it is not only my daughter she is like that with her mother does make her apologise but now do i respond to this situation

2006-11-28 11:13:45 · 15 answers · asked by amanda030605 1

I have read the books. I am very patient and offer other solutions to him. I don't spank. I use time out, even out in public. I talk, I listen, I hug, I carry him kicking and screaming. I bribe him with candy, I am sweet, I am stern. I have come to the end of the rope with solutions. I have used distractions, ultimatums, toys, talking sense, asking questions to him.

I am pregnant and due in May and am concerned that with a newborn and taking my toddler out it maybe a big problem. When we are at the park, the gym or anywhere else for that matter when its time to go, its a huge fight. I mean huge. He runs away and I end up having to restrain him and carry him off. Any suggestions?

2006-11-28 11:04:52 · 12 answers · asked by Thetruthbetold 2

what's her shoe size? i'm buying a gift for my niece, but i'm confused on the shoe sizes. anyways, here are the shoes

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=huc_ic_1_img/602-4898229-3839042?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B000F5JPII&nodeID=&merchantID=A1VC38T7YXB528

2006-11-28 10:02:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

at what age did u start potty training your little boy? ine is 18 mos. i dont think he is ready but his father bought him a potty chair, he hasnt used it yet and i mean he cant even talk yet, how do you know? i dont want to rush him.

2006-11-28 09:51:18 · 15 answers · asked by mariaprichard 1

I’m thinking of starting an in home daycare. Does anybody have any suggestions on where to start? I really want to be a stay at home mom, but financially my husband and I cannot do it. I think an in home day care would give me the privilege of being with my baby all day. Does anybody have any advice or tips on running a daycare? Where do I start? Where can I find info? What would you look for as a parent in a home daycare?

2006-11-28 09:07:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-28 09:01:29 · 30 answers · asked by Sonia M 1

Hi, I have a two year old daughter and she wets the bed almost every night. I have tried putting two diapers on her, reducing what she drinks close to bed time and she has been to the doctor. He said that it is a natural part of development and that she would grow out of it. I have put a protector on the crib and everything but she soaks right through them. She is not quite ready for potty training, she knows when she is wet but it is after the fact. She does not have the language yet to talk to me, and to tell me she is wet, she can only show me once it has happened. Does anyone out there have any suggestions to help her stop wetting the bed? Anything i can do so that i dont have tons of laundry everyday (i dont have a washer and dryer at home and have to go the the laundery mat, which is expensive) I really appreicate all of your help. Thanks.

2006-11-28 08:45:33 · 11 answers · asked by blah blah blah 5

When she gets on her school bus, her hair is brushed and looking nice. By the time she comes home, her hair looks like a hurricane hit it!!

She loves her long hair so I don't want to chop it all off... but her long waves are out of control! Pony tails seem to make her hair break off, and barrettes fall out.

I am not real good with hair to begin with so any suggestions are welcome!

2006-11-28 08:35:52 · 9 answers · asked by brigids_mommy 2

2006-11-28 08:15:59 · 11 answers · asked by wanja 1

A Max and Ruby (cartoon on Noggin) scooter. After searching high and low I have discovered there is no such thing. I have purchased a solid pink scooter and need ideas on how to place Max and Ruby pictures (printed from the computer) onto the scooter so it looks real. I'm desperate. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!

2006-11-28 07:58:11 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous