Toddler & Preschooler - December 2006

My boyfriend's son is 3 months short of being 3 and he still isn't talking. Once and awhile he will use a single word but he is not forming sentences like he should be for his age and the words that he does use are not even remotely related to what he is really trying to say. He is constantly in a fit of rage and crying even though he is not in any pain. While having these tempertantrums he will grind his head into the carpet while pushing with his feet leaving burns on his forhead if you dont stop him. he will also bash his head off of the floor leaving giant eggs on his head. He does this all the time. All it takes is for someone to walk through the door. He doesnt reallt play with his toys as much as he throws them or breaks them. Playing with his trucks consists of him lining them up all facing the same way. I am really concerned that something may be wrong and I would like to know early on so that we can do more to prepare him for school when that time comes.

2006-12-20 02:23:44 · 15 answers · asked by xxx_kakia_xxx 2

My youngest will be 2 in April and she already wants her ears pierced. I had her sister's done when she was 18 months after she kept trying to "wear," my earings. Now my baby is doing the same thing. I want to get them done because she seems to want them just like her sister did. I don't know if I should wait a little while longer or go ahead and get them done.

2006-12-20 02:10:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is turning 3 next week and his talking isn't great. Especially compared to other kids his age. I would say that he knows about 50 words and he only uses them if we tell him to. He doesn't say things like mom give me juice. So is there anything that I can do to help him along?

2006-12-20 01:57:48 · 10 answers · asked by millie&brandon L 2

My 2 year old is used to a cot at the moment but even with the matress at the lowest level setting he's now able to attempt to climb over the sides of the cot thus endangering himself.
I am thinking of taking the sides off of the cot but am unsure of how to train a little boy who's not yet talking and certainly not able to understand reasoning.
Of course, there's some security measures I need to do first like ensuring the drawers on his chest of drawers are locked, the wardrobe doors are locked and the gate is up outside his door!

Help! I'm thinking this is going to be a nightmare and I feel totally unprepared for yet more sleepless nights with a 2 year old given the freedom of his room!!

2006-12-20 01:56:59 · 21 answers · asked by cheerfulwaster 2

2006-12-20 01:40:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is turning 1 and I made the mistake of inviting too many friends with their kids, now I don't know how to occupy them for 1.5 hrs. The kids range from 1-8 and there will be around 9 or 10 of them. Its also at a clubhouse since I didn't have enough room at home. All I can think of is forking over money to a clown or something but I would rather not...Any ideas? Big OOPS on my part!

2006-12-20 01:36:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm worried that it could get into his brain or something. Does anyone know anything about the anatomy of the nose? Should I be worried? Or will it just fall out eventually?

2006-12-20 01:31:24 · 14 answers · asked by StephanieM 2

She seems fine. Eating and drinking normally. Has anyone had a similar experience? What did you do?

2006-12-20 01:22:28 · 12 answers · asked by happymommy 4

I am a single mom with a 2 yr old and when she was first born I went through all the "first time mom syndrome" things and my daughter has slept with me from day one. Now I think she needs to sleep in her own bed. But it seems impossible. Any suggestions on how to make this hard transition a little easier?

2006-12-20 00:53:26 · 12 answers · asked by pixie 2

2006-12-20 00:45:19 · 6 answers · asked by Marilyn M 2

interesting... wondermous, ingenious.

2006-12-19 23:37:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I took him to doctors 2 days after vaccination as he seems to be in pain,crying all day and just wanting mummy cuddles,is it normal to last a week?
the doctor seemed to think i was overreacting as he said just keep going with panadol, i even asked the chemist who said the same thing.
He is eating and drinking well

2006-12-19 22:18:11 · 7 answers · asked by gym junkie mummy 4

I have a one year old kid, and i want him to develop his learning skills, through stimulating his left brain. Does any one know about ways to do it?

2006-12-19 22:03:25 · 6 answers · asked by naveed.nasim 1

I and my husband were working and daily we drop her to school *** day care (which is manged is a house) by 9.00 AM and after while going i will pick her by 6.30 Pm but she is alone till 6.30 every body will go by 4.30 to 5.30 bu she has to wait and some times she will start crying also. And moreover they wn't give her any toys and not look aftering well. I don't whether they will speak with her by that time or not so much iam worried. Some times she used to have toilet in the bench itself. The mam and her daughter will scold her very roughly, when i go there. I am very much worried and want to try the above thing, whether she will stay after she comes from school any neighbour will open the lock and lock her is a house. So that i will come and open the same.

2006-12-19 20:36:48 · 21 answers · asked by sonu 1

2006-12-19 19:53:48 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

he goes to playschool...at 9 in the morning!!
He is such a fussy eater...However hard i try he just manages to have a glass of milk and nothing else...And do u know one more thing he is just 10kgs....Help!!!!!

2006-12-19 19:43:49 · 10 answers · asked by rozni g 1

what is the easiet way to teach my three yr old son to stay dry at night and use toilets at night rather than using pamper the whole night.how should i tell him to call us at nights when he feels to pee.pls advise.

2006-12-19 19:30:08 · 11 answers · asked by molmy 1

my three year old son wakes up at 7am and i find very difficulty in brushing his teeth and feeding milk before taking him to baby sitting at 7.30 am.im a working women and i had to reach office at 8am after dropping my son at baby sitting by 7.45am.as i go walking i had to start from my house by 7.30 sharp other wise i wont be in time at office.i always tried to make my son wake up by 6,30 or 6,45 but,he still sleesp till 7am and when me or my hubby tries to give him bath and brush his teeth,until we finish it he yells and cries and even tries to strech his body tightly so that we wont take him.im really bothered abt his crie and his habit of not brushing as well as avoding milk.i really feel very sad when all morning for me a my son is very busy and trouble some.some time when i find there is no time left to make him feed i get angry when he screams and i even beat him sometimes and i forcefully make him have his milk.what else should i do?how can i mange the routine without any probs

2006-12-19 19:26:21 · 10 answers · asked by molmy 1

I have a 3 year old who doesn't listen to ANYTHING I say. I have tried everything with her, from time out's to taking away her toys, but she just doesn't behave. It get's embarassing especially when we're in public. I'm ready to try something new, the "verbal" just doesn't seem to be working!

2006-12-19 18:30:05 · 24 answers · asked by kefirasmom 2

I have tried everything from time outs to a light smack on the hand to get my 2 year old to stop throwing things and still no luck. Does anyone have any tips on what I can do to get him to stop?

2006-12-19 17:19:37 · 18 answers · asked by faith 3

Our almost three year old does not poop for 3-5 days and then poops (large ones) 3 times in 1-2 days. Is this normal? We give her milk of magnesium 2-3 times a week. We try as much as we can with the diet, fiber etc. Should we see a gastro specialist?

2006-12-19 16:46:39 · 13 answers · asked by concerned_parent 1

I have and I feel so ahead of the game this year. Very unusual for me.

2006-12-19 16:38:44 · 18 answers · asked by smcdevitt2001 5

for your kids?
My son recently turned 3. we had a dan zanes and freinds themed party where everyone was asked to wear some fun and loud clothes or funny hats. We made a paper mache curtains that led to the area where we provided pizza, cake and ice cream.
We also had a lcd projector ( loaned ) to show the dan zanes and friends fun dances on our living room wall so the kids could dance and stuff.

I overheard one of the parents from my sons class say omg I couldnt even imagine doing all this for my son.
I didnt even spend alot of money, we made most of the stuff ourselves.
So what do you do for your kids parties, im curious if we are the only ones who put a little effort and imagination into our childrens parties

2006-12-19 16:32:33 · 5 answers · asked by BoTToms UP 5

she is a bully I have 3 kids 7,2,and a 1 year old. and my daughter is very mean I don't know what to do I have tried everything. Today she peed in her diaper took it off and started walking towards the garbage can and then turned around and threw it at my face it was discusting and she thinks it is hilarious she is not scared of anything and is constantly beating on the other kids. I don't know what to do but I'm goin crazy .(I also have anxiety problems and panick attacks) she is a cutie but man she is a handfull if anyone has any tips on what to do or any suggestions on how to relax when she acts like that I would apreciate it greatly!! she goes to bed on time and takes 2 naps so I know that is not the problem and she doesn't drink caffeine or anything.

2006-12-19 16:10:44 · 10 answers · asked by freckleface 4

Well See Im 17 and i have a 3 year old son that is the light of my life , and ive come into alot of money and am buying him stuff like crazy and my mom says im spoiling him, i really dont think i am because ive never had this much money to give him things like this before.. so am i?

2006-12-19 15:54:05 · 19 answers · asked by Xx Slit Wrists & Sorry Notes xX 1

I have 16 month old twins. I can't get them to leave their clothes on. I've tried putting clothes (and diapers) on backwards. I have layered her onsies over her pants. I have tried overalls and put them on backwards. That seemed to work until her sister learned how to undo the buttons and now she helps her to take off her clothes. Help!!!

2006-12-19 15:48:34 · 7 answers · asked by C W 1

to send a child to daycare?

2006-12-19 15:40:54 · 14 answers · asked by Yasmeen 2

Is this normal for her age? I don't think she takes me seriously when I say no. I keep up the repetition : telling her no firmly and taking her away from whatever she was doing; repeat, repeat, repeat! Any suggestions or personal experiences you can share? Any tips? She seems to think it is funny and wants to keep doing whatever it is I'm telling her not to do. I'm consistent, but it doesn't seem to be getting through to her! Could she just be stubborn(she is a fairly strong-willed little girl, but well behaved and playful the majority of the time)? Thanks for your input!

2006-12-19 15:36:31 · 17 answers · asked by .*AnNa*. 3

My son was standing in the middle of the room by himself as I watched from the doorway. The caretaker was outside setting up an alarm with a infant in her arms without a coat. I heard her yelling at my son to come outside with her. (He has no coat on.) She was gone long enough for me to walk this, get his coat on, pack up his diaper bag, and go down a flight of stairs before she figured out he was even gone. Previously, I found him alone with an infant playing with the water in the bathroom. This place was highly recommended by a pharmacist at the hospital I would at. I phone the supervisor but all she said she would do is look into it and get back with me. I am afraid that the worker may figure out who is complaining about her and "get back" at me by doing something to my son. My mother says I'm crazy and should have kept my mouth shut.

2006-12-19 15:12:39 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 2 year old was going on the potty perfectly for 2 months - then she just started peeing in her pants again. I don't punish her for it i just keep trying to get her to go in the potty again, adding an M&M for each success, but they are few and far between now and I am feeling really discouraged - what to do?

2006-12-19 15:05:35 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous