Toddler & Preschooler - November 2006

My four year old daughter up until last year slept easily. When she turned 3 all of a sudden she stopped falling asleep. I put her in bed at 8:30 and she doesn't fall asleep until close to 2 a.m. She doesn't get up or cry or yell, she just sings quietly to herself or just lays there. I have tried everything from bed time rituals, lavender baths, body massages, warm tea, warm milk, rubbing her back, rocking her... everything you can think of i have tried, I don't know what else to do and she is not getting enough rest.

2006-11-28 07:51:48 · 5 answers · asked by sunnishayla 1

I am lucky enough to run my husband's successful business as office manager from home while watching my very bright and precocious almost-walking 11 month old son. So far, everything's been rosy and he seems ahead of the pack developmentally. However, I worry about him getting bored now when I'm working on the computer or on a business call. He is self-soothing and plays well by himself with no whining. He socializes well with other children on play dates and at the local playground. I just need some neat ideas about new things I can expose him to inside the house--things I can play at with him and things he can work on by himself. He's not ready to draw yet, however--I tried crayons and he still wants to eat them! I am also an older and educated Mom and he's my first child. We have tons of toys for him--I'm really looking for some more creative solutions for those periods I need to be at my desk. Hope you can help!

2006-11-28 07:48:41 · 11 answers · asked by MMM 5

This didn't concern me at first but now that i'm watching her alot more it bothers me that maybe there is something wrong. She can be playing one second and then the next she is mindlessly staring off in the distance...you can drop a book and she'll keep staring till I guess she's done. She also has this thing she likes to do on the furniture is bounce her head on the cusions of the furniture. I might be reading to much into this but none of my kids ever did this like she does.

2006-11-28 07:47:31 · 8 answers · asked by earthdweller 2

I am a singl mother to a beautiful 3 year old. She has recently discovered differences in the anatomy.
She is asking questions about her vagina. They are very specific! How do I answer these questions without brushing her off or making something up.
I want to tell her the truth, and for her to be able to come to me with these questions, I'm just not sure of the best way to explain it to a 3year old!
Can anyone help? Please!

2006-11-28 07:39:22 · 12 answers · asked by lizzie_085 1

2006-11-28 07:36:36 · 19 answers · asked by Outspoken 1

2006-11-28 07:23:56 · 4 answers · asked by BRiiDGET B 1

My step son is extremely jealous of his new baby sister from me and his dad. He also has a new sister from his mom only a few weeks younger than my daughter. But he is jealous. Causing a lot of problems between me and his dad. Making it seem like I am mean now my husbands family is saying that I am mean to the kid becasue I don't give him the attention I used to before my daughter was born. I try to tell them that she is my first baby and I give her attention because she's a baby. And he has a mom to give him the attention he needs. does he really need my undivided attention like the baby does? THey say yes I say no. Are they right and I;m wrong. Besides that he is only here with us on weekends and everyone is having a fit because he has to share a room with his sister and her side is decorated and his is plain because he doesn't know what he want. This kid cause problems for us so bad that children services were involve. the case was closed but they could've taken my daughter from me

2006-11-28 07:09:40 · 14 answers · asked by live by faith 1

He throws things on the floor and also at other children at nursery. He is 20 months old......He is a well adjusted little boy who is always happy and laughing, this has his mum & dad really worried. They spend a lot of time with him playing, reading & taking him out.......any ideas from nanny 911 or other. He is an only child

2006-11-28 07:02:01 · 15 answers · asked by nessie0708 1

2006-11-28 06:56:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 18 months old. He cries for no reason, and I know there is nothing up with him as he stops when he gets picked up, which i think is the reason he does it. He has now started waking up at all hours many times through the night. He always dirties his nappy in the night, so know this is a genuine reason, but it is driving me mad. Also getting verbal abuse from next door neighbour whose bedroom is next to his. She says she will report me to environmental services if it carries on.

As soon as he cries in the night, I wake up straight away and go into him. Sometimes, he is wide awake at 4am so I end up putting him in bed with me and he goes back to sleep. I know this is a bad thing to do as i now feel he is doing it on purpose to get into my bed. I am on the verge of depression with this as he is enough to cope with, but now my neighbour is involved I am after some advice.

2006-11-28 06:53:21 · 20 answers · asked by Red Devil Girl 3

I am the mother of a rambunctious 4 year old with a very bold personality, since he was 2 1/2 I have tried to find more and more time away from him, not because I don't like my child (i love him more than the world) its just that he is a little overbearing sometimes. He is an only child and requires more than a lot of attention, sometimes I feel guilty for not wanting to play with him all day. His doctors and a lot of my friends (who are parents and/or teachers of children his age or older) say that This will pass around the time he enters kindergarten when he is more independent and more focused on school and class mates. So the question is, am I a bad parent for wanting more time alone from my son?

2006-11-28 06:42:15 · 35 answers · asked by errbyleerby 2

My son is 18 months old, has tubes in his ears, and STILL has re-occurring ear infections. His pediatricians haven't told us that his pacifier is contributing.....but all the mom's I know swear that's the problem. HELP!

2006-11-28 06:40:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't want to be buying him toys that he will play with once, not be interested in it and chuck it to the side, especially if the toy is $30 or more, it'd be a waste of money (and I low income so it's not easy)

2006-11-28 06:33:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I went to the movies and just left him in his bedroom, but when I came home I saw that he had knocked open his door and he seems to have gotten into some rat poison. He's still breathing but he is all red and stuff and I don't know what to do. I tried to pour water in him but it isn't making him get up. What should I do? I don't wanna call the police again....

2006-11-28 06:31:48 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK this is what is happening.....it seems like my 3 yr old just will not listen to me....and its driving me nuts......
he is a good kid....but when i tell him to do, or not to do something, he just does the opposite....to the point that sometimes i have to yell at him just to do it, and then again even when i yell he still doesnt do it.....i know there has to be another way....just has to be....i really hate having to yell at him because he is a really good kid....and i dont want him to end up scared of me or something....if someone could tell me what i am doing wrong please point me in the right direction


THANKS A BUNCH

2006-11-28 06:22:16 · 14 answers · asked by Bobbi N 3

I'm talking about toddlers and small girls. I don't think it's ever okay for a girl to go without a shirt. I just wanted to get some opinions. I have two girls, ages four and two, and I never let them go around without a shirt. My sister is ten and rarely ever wears one (Same dad, different mom). Are parents who allow their daughters to go shirtless setting them up for pedophiles? Or am I just losing it?

2006-11-28 06:22:00 · 22 answers · asked by tinkerbell24 4

I feed my kids well and my 3 year old son always steals food- no matter how much you give him or feed him he steals more. He gets full, he will turn it away and he isn't fat.. his weight is right where it should be.Whats the deal?

2006-11-28 06:05:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-28 06:00:20 · 4 answers · asked by bradys_mommy 4

2006-11-28 05:44:25 · 5 answers · asked by Susan R 1

2006-11-28 05:43:11 · 3 answers · asked by Susan R 1

Has anyone taken their children to the Doodlebops Concert? If so, how was it? I'm considering taking my 2 1/2 year old son.

2006-11-28 05:37:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 3 1/2 year-old has thrush! I've heard of this condition in babies, but not in toddlers. Has anyone had a toddler with thrush before? I'd like suggestions on how to make my son comfortable and help with the pain. Thank you!

2006-11-28 05:20:05 · 9 answers · asked by Duckie314 4

My son (almost 4) is in a preschool that is "non-academic" meaning they check twice a year to see if they are meeting developmental milestones but do not actively teach skills such as numbers and letters. They do circle and story time and have themed units such as health and safety and nutrition, but do not work on anything to prepare for Kindergarten. SO...what type of preschool is YOUR child in?

2006-11-28 05:18:55 · 8 answers · asked by totspotathome 5

My son, who will be 3 in March, has recently started misbehaving at the sitter. He has been pushing, hitting, and taking toys away from the other children, who are mostly babies (less than 1yo). After three continuous days of this behaviour, our sitter called us today to say that she will no longer watch him. We are left in a really hard place.

We have tried teaching him the difference between right and wrong and we punish him by giving him time out for being agressive towards his older brother, who is 10. He's also got spankings for more aggressive behaviour, like CHOKING THE CAT. =0(

We don't understand why all of sudden this behaviour has begun and how to stop it before we have to keep changing sitters. I need help!!!

2006-11-28 05:01:20 · 11 answers · asked by shalease17 2

I want to go see a movie and my kid is always an azzhole in the theater. He just will not shut up. It isn't too hot out right now so could I just leave him in the car?

2006-11-28 04:53:14 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-28 04:52:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-28 03:52:56 · 16 answers · asked by sherese 1

I am a stay at home mom of a 3 month old. I am thinking about doing child care, and would like to know what kind of training I should have to get started. And maybe suggestions as to how soon to start.

2006-11-28 03:51:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 5-year-old little boy and am at a loss as to what to get him for Christmas. I'm sick of spending $$ on junk just so he has gifts to open. Any good ideas? He likes building things and loves sports and drawing. Thanks for any ideas!

2006-11-28 03:45:19 · 11 answers · asked by bradys_mommy 4

THis really drives me crazy, I just don't know what to do. The five minutes that I get on the phone to take care of something importnant like with the construction of our home he's whining and screaming about something. I just don't know what to do, I have to cut the conversations short and don't get to get what I need out of the conversation. It's really taking a toll on my sanity. What do I do I just want to smack him really hard but I just feel that's wrong. WHAT do I Do???!!!
He's only 3 by the way.

2006-11-28 02:46:32 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous