Toddler & Preschooler - December 2006

my 19 month old will only take naps half the time. When she doesn't take a nap she gets real grumpy around 4pm which by then it is too early to put her to bed for the night. I know the is normal.. I am just wondering how you other mommis dealt with it?

2006-12-16 08:24:49 · 12 answers · asked by Alisa 3

2006-12-16 08:14:51 · 10 answers · asked by stacy p 1

My 17 months old daughter loves meeting people at the market, the park, the zoo and on walks. Today we brought her to an outdoor neighborhood party and she was terrified. I think it was all of the noise and kids running around screaming. Is this normal? Has anyone else experienced this and did your child outgrow it? What did you do to help? Thanks!

2006-12-16 08:12:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know every kid is different, but for a boy, in terms of maturity, listening skills, potty training

2006-12-16 07:37:42 · 9 answers · asked by mister roy jones 2

2006-12-16 07:05:11 · 7 answers · asked by luv4jesus87 2

2006-12-16 06:12:11 · 15 answers · asked by undertowrottie 2

I recently told him that pirranahs sometimes inhabit toilet water and that someday they will leap out of the toilet to munch and eat his butt. LOL!
Bad, I know...but now he's taking squats over the kitchen sink and popping in there out of fear of pirranahs chomping him up. I'm thinking of telling him that grizzly bears inhabit kitchen sinks....By the way, hes already ruined my Chicago Red Wings coffee cup. Damn brat...so any suggestions?

2006-12-16 04:58:29 · 13 answers · asked by cryingrainbow 2

i want to buy one of those power wheels for him where he can sit and drive but his dad says he is too small for that any other suggestions

2006-12-16 04:58:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-16 04:49:20 · 22 answers · asked by Jillian 2

i nee something to get that is good for his age for x mas and his stocking i know he wont rember but you know you have to get something also a 5 yo 3 1/2 yo all boys

2006-12-16 03:59:06 · 7 answers · asked by jab 2

I feel quilty leaving him cause I don't need to get a job we do fine, I just feel that he needs to get use to getting up and going somewhere. He'll be three in march so he'll be going to pre-school next year. Am I doing the right thing or am I pushing it?

2006-12-16 03:32:29 · 10 answers · asked by jenandybell03 2

What is a good gift for my 4 almost 5 year old nephew. Looking for something under 20$ that will be easy to send through the mail! HELP oh he is boy

2006-12-16 03:30:02 · 10 answers · asked by Kelly K 2

my 2 years old daughter put any thing from the road side into her mouth. i am worried about the germs that has accumulated in her stomach by eating un- hygienic things. These germs may have ill affect to her health and well being . How to get rid of these germs???

2006-12-16 02:54:12 · 6 answers · asked by saara 1

He is doing an awesome job going potty. When he has to go he will take off his diaper and go but when I put boxer briefs on him and pants he just goes in his pants. I dont get it because like I said he will take his diaper off to go but not clothes? Any advice?

2006-12-16 02:22:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter has blueish gray lips and has been fighting an upper respitary infection for two weeks. She is tube feed and last night she vomited her whole feed. She has not been eating nothing now for a week. Shes not a big eater to begin with but now she totally stopped. My family thinks im just over reacting Could something be wrong?

2006-12-16 01:52:38 · 20 answers · asked by babycbears 1

She bobs her head from side to side in what seems to be a fight against sleep. She does this quite rapidly and I worry about her damaging her gentle brain in the process.

2006-12-16 00:09:58 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an active toddler who always wants to run around and explore new places. How to get him to sit in the shopping cart or stroller while I go grocery shopping?

2006-12-15 23:57:22 · 17 answers · asked by JH 1

2006-12-15 22:35:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-15 22:34:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i know most people out there will say 12 months old ,but i was wondering what age you started cow's milk instead of formula's?

2006-12-15 21:34:13 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

With it being Christmas and having good will and all... i wanted to do something useful with my son's old toys instead of selling them. Any ideas???

2006-12-15 21:08:56 · 51 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do my children need to know for the dads role? As i have to be mummy and daddy now the children still see their dad once a fortnight

2006-12-15 20:33:53 · 3 answers · asked by jaws 1

I have a 4-year-old going on 15! I love my son, but he's been driving me and my husband nutts the last few months. He memics me, talks back, delibrately does things he knows he's not supposed to do, and most importantly, doesn't listen most of the time. He refused to take time outs, and even though I'm not a fan of spanking, I have done it a few times, but that doesn't even help. Even taking away privileges, like watching TV doesn't do it. How can I get him to understand that I'm the boss, not him? I find myself constantly disciplining him or telling him "no", instead of enjoying our time together. I know he's probably acting like a typical 4-year-old, but what can I do to make life more pleasant for all of us? Any tips on how to keep my patience?

2006-12-15 17:25:09 · 17 answers · asked by Isla14 2

I have a 2 year old daughter and I'm on a limited budget. What are some inexpensive ways to make her room cuter? Right now it's just a crib and a dresser. She really likes Elmo, so I'd like to include him in the decorations.

2006-12-15 17:05:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had a week from hell! My infant was hospitalized with RSV, daddy is a truck driver so my 3 year old and I were stuck in the hospital for 5 days. The morning of our discharge (yesterday) my 3 year old woke up with a temp of 101.4. I have been giving him tylenol and motrin. So now he has no fever. But he started complaining tonight after his bath that his skin is itchy. I am so worried. Any Ideas???

2006-12-15 15:04:45 · 10 answers · asked by #3 Due December 25th!! 4

Does anyone else feel like they snap at their children too much when they are stressed? I know its not my kids fauld but I get so grouchy when I am stressed. ( hubby serving in Iraq, home alone with 4 year old & 3 week old)

2006-12-15 14:56:50 · 12 answers · asked by honeybear 5

2006-12-15 14:55:05 · 8 answers · asked by wondering 1

My 3 year old son recently began simulating sexual activity with dolls, which he first undresses. He holds them up with their legs spread against his genital area. I have two older girls who never did such a thing, so I don't know if this is normal behavior for a boy or if it is a sign of something inappropriate going on ... He has been with the same daycare provider since he was 11 weeks old and my daughter went there, too, with no problems. We have "caught" him doing this with various dolls several times in the past two weeks. Not sure how to react. When we ask him where he learned that or if someone showed him, he just says "me." Does someone else do that? "No, just me." I did talk to my babysitter, who was also worried. I should mention that she and her husband are the kids' godparents, so I trust them, but I wonder where this is coming from.

2006-12-15 14:39:52 · 10 answers · asked by footballmom 1

My son is three and refuses to drink anything but chocolate milk, pop, or tea. When I try to make him drink juice or water he cries and won't drink anything. He is almost 4 and i'm afraid when he starts school he will go all day without drinking anything. School only serves white milk, juice or water. HELP!

2006-12-15 14:34:59 · 26 answers · asked by honeybear 5

Beyond water, I've heard arguments for milk and 100% juice. Just curious. Thanks.

2006-12-15 14:25:11 · 11 answers · asked by BlueFish 3