Toddler & Preschooler - December 2006

How can I encourage my 22 month to feed herself? She has the motorskills for it, she just doesn't have the desire and only wants me to feed her. She has never finger fed or spoon fed herself. I am getting tired of this and need suggestions. If I let her go all day without feeding her she just won't eat. I don't know what to do. She is normal in every way, but this. She gets mad when I ask her to do it herself. Thanks.

2006-12-21 12:08:54 · 10 answers · asked by sassifrassilassi 2

my 4 year old daughter Mackenzie keeps hitting my 7 year old Bailey and my 6 year old Dominic, what do i do about this???

2006-12-21 12:00:11 · 11 answers · asked by Lucky Mommy 1

She won't let go of her. She does love her very much but she knows that she can't hold on to her hand while I am walking, it might hurt her! She also knows that the baby gets mad when she gets to much kisses! She is good at getting me the bottle or diapers but... help me please!

2006-12-21 11:54:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My two years old son is not speaking like the rest of his peers. He says about 20 to 30 words but not in sentences. But I hear him repeat words he hears when he is watching television like Blue Clues, Mickey Mouse fun house and Elmo. Should I be concern about his delay in speaking?

2006-12-21 10:59:49 · 10 answers · asked by mlperrault 1

I have grown very attached to his daughter & really embraced my role in her life. She is shared between her mother & father & has a well balanced family life. My partner appreciates the effort i go to with his daughter which includes taking her to the park, playing, drawing, writing letters to santa, piggy back rides...you name it, i do it. His daughter has really taken to me & this is obvious to myself, my partner & his family.
The issue i have is i have a much more stern but fair approach to how she should be raised compared to her father. He is very relaxed & spoils the child with gifts & attention (when she does not deserve it, eg: when she is throwing a tantrum he will hug her because that is what she wants). I on the other hand believe that she should not be hugged, simply ignored untill she calms down & is ready to be reasoned with. I also believe that a child should not be spoiled with constant gift giving as they will grow up to expect things & never learn true appreciation.

2006-12-21 10:51:45 · 17 answers · asked by hittinmyhead 1

2006-12-21 10:38:51 · 17 answers · asked by inquisitive mind 1

because he gets very upset and screams he cant talk but looks trotaly normal so people say nasty things about him when we are in shops because he freaks out people tell me i should but a badge on him saying he is autistic the thought of that makes me sick why should i make my son look like a side show its bad enough he has autism without that as well what do you think what would you do im sick of telling people he has problems

2006-12-21 10:12:30 · 28 answers · asked by smiff78 3

ok if my friend is 15 and she has a 3 year old and her 3 year old is very smart, very talented, in preschool, has many friends, says what she feels. my question is:when this little girl grows up to be a little lady will she has as many advantages?

2006-12-21 09:54:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

this little 3 year old named Stephanie was attached to her mommy sooo much and now she is attached to a little bear, she brings it to preschool, the bathroom, the mall, everywhere even at dinner, how do we get this to stop or atleast not be as strong?

2006-12-21 09:47:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Right now all he does is lashes out (hits, kicks, bits) at the kids in his preschool room and the director of the facility when he is put in the office for "time out". He will, for no reason at all, walk up and hit other kids. Yesterday there was a little girl playing with the play microwave, my son was not playing with her, he walked up to her and intentionally slammed her fingers in the door of the play microwave. Is it too much of a school environment or is does it seem too borring for him? I cant figure him out.

2006-12-21 08:41:37 · 7 answers · asked by ktbug995 1

I mentioned couple of days ago that I'm taking care of my little nephew and I'm wondering if he might have ADD I don't want to put him on meds. And I'm trying to keep him from sugar. I notice when he eats anything that has sugar(fruit included). He goes crazy and he misbehaves. Now I know 3yr. olds have alot of energy, but not like this. I'm goal is to get him to eat well and stay away from any kind of meds. I do like herbs.

2006-12-21 08:38:22 · 7 answers · asked by the mom 1

Telling him no, and be quiet really aren't doing the job, and I don't want to spank him for it.

2006-12-21 08:17:01 · 26 answers · asked by new cook 1

2006-12-21 08:04:16 · 20 answers · asked by Fruitful1 3

he hits himself in the head if someone he doesnt know (like waitresses) appoach him. Someone mentioned austism. how likely is it that he doesnt have it?

2006-12-21 08:02:17 · 17 answers · asked by soon 2 be mrs. Ski 1

My three year old is starving for attention from a male role model. He has been acting out at school lately and giving me a difficult time. I am feeling like a bad mom for not doing enough for him. I am out of ideas. He is to the point at6 school where he is getting very mean to other students at school where they think he might not make it there. My son does hve problems but he is not a bad kid. He just needs something that I cant help him with. Pleae what should I do? I need suggestions.

2006-12-21 07:49:33 · 16 answers · asked by Tanya R 1

I take my three and four year old boys to a play and learn class once a week. We play together for about 50 minutes and then the kids have a snack and play while all the parents go to a separate room and have a little group chat. My three year old will not let me go. He screams bloody murder like he's being tortured. A year ago the now four year old didn't care one way or another but the now three year old still wouldn't let me go. Isn't he a little old for separation anxiety?

2006-12-21 07:46:16 · 12 answers · asked by Mom of Three 6

My two year old is so freaked out by Santa that the mention of his name sends her to tears. We have not forced her to sit with him or anything like that. How can i get hre to not freak out?

2006-12-21 07:31:27 · 11 answers · asked by Im now Mrs. Martin 1

To sleep why does it take kids so long to get to sleep these days

2006-12-21 07:28:26 · 34 answers · asked by cliffhanger 4

Our little guy who will be 3 in January is having some real issues with the potty training. We've been getting him to sit on the potty as often as possible but it is a struggle to get him there. He was really interested at first but soon lost interest and has gotten lazy I think. He knows when he has to go but just can't hold it long enough to get to the bathroom. He will however go if you put him in the bathtub he will make a point to stand up and tell you he is about to go...gets into position...and goes.

So what are we doing wrong to get him to do "normally". He is so proud of himself when he does go in the potty but it's he can't be bothered most of the time. We've tried the little reward system with the stickers & such but it was only fun for the first time or two. Any ideas to help us along? (and yes we've even had potty parties when he does go)

2006-12-21 07:12:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work at a daycare. we have a handfull of 3 and 4 year old's. We are teaching them their ABC's and how to count to 10, then 20. They can all sing the ABC's fine, but not recognize them on paper. right now we are useing flash cards with the letters written on them to help them learn. My question is do any of you have a better idea to help teach them these things ?? If you do i would love to hear it. thank you for any and all help. :)

2006-12-21 06:59:43 · 20 answers · asked by ~*~AmethystMoonBeams~*~ 5

i want a different name for my next kid.. boy or girl. my first kid name is Renilo. i guess his daddy (4 years engaged) was philipino and he named the kid tho he left us behind. now i got another boy name caleb from this marraige (first one) . what do you think of this name... "Peace" let me know and i'll give the best vote. thank you :)

2006-12-21 06:55:56 · 14 answers · asked by silltnwild 2

i have a almost 3 yrs old son and he watch daddy go to the bathroom and he atempt to do what daddy did tho it was funny and cute but he doesn't get it. what is the best way to get him to do it before he turns 3 yrs old?

2006-12-21 06:52:23 · 14 answers · asked by silltnwild 2

She whines over *everything*, especially before & after naps (not actually crying, just fake crying! I dont mean whiney voice either, just straight up fake crying.) In fact she hasnt really cried in months, but yet whines every... single... day; Being super gentle with her makes it worse & ignoring it doesnt help at all, Yes she has been spoiled but we're trying to teach her that she has to listen now & doesnt get everything she wants all time anymore. Have we already sealed our fate, or is there hope??

2006-12-21 06:45:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

She at this point seems lazy because she wont take the time to sit on the toilet until she goes. She goes to the toilet but then stands up when she has to go. SHe know what it is for but wont stay sitting long enough. How do I get her potty trained?

2006-12-21 06:36:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a two year old daughter and a 7 month old daughter, and I need some help on what else to get them for Christmas. Any Suggestions?Or is clothes always the best thing to get?

2006-12-21 06:34:24 · 10 answers · asked by star-e 3

snuggle bugs was a brand from kids line and i cant seem to find it anywhere

2006-12-21 06:33:29 · 5 answers · asked by Brooklyn 1

I'm really horrible at picking out Christmas presents for children. My niece is 8 years old and I was thinking about getting her a computer game b/c she's getting a computer for Christmas (very spoiled!). But I don't know what game. Also, my nephew is 6 and I have absolutely no idea what to get him!
Any suggestions?

2006-12-21 05:45:32 · 7 answers · asked by ? 6

I called the doctor and she said to watch her and if it hadn't passed through by Tuesday she would need a x-ray. She also asked if my daughter was wheezing...at the time I talked to the dr. she wasn't(yesterday) But now she is wheezing, so I am stressing about what to do. She also has had a cold these past couple of days, so the wheezing could be related to that. The reason I am asking is because my Dr. office is now closed for the holiday. Any advice? Has this happened to you?

2006-12-21 05:04:21 · 14 answers · asked by happymommy 4

Everyone seemed to need to know more so I will be more specific: He is 18 months old. Had a stomach bug 11/8 had a cold 11/18 had the stomach bug again 12/2 and now has something again not sure what cause we go to the DR in a few hours but has a temp of 101.7 last night and 100.4 this morning. Doesnt that seem like alot of illness in a month or is it true that during these months once you get sick and your immune system is down you stay down for awhile?

2006-12-21 04:56:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been potty training my 3yrs old son for 6 mos. now and I'm about to snap. For months he has been "almost" potty trained. He goes when we are at home most of the time but I can't get him to go when we are out. At home he just peed in his pants right in front of me and then told me he had to go? I know you are suposta stay positive, but it takes all my effort not to yell at him. What do you do when they know better but they go in their pants anyway? I've read all the books, we've done reward etc. I'm looking for some creative suggestions to save my sanity and get him over the hump and into dry pants. Thanks.

2006-12-21 04:47:38 · 9 answers · asked by BlueFish 3