Toddler & Preschooler - December 2006

I didn't mean that she ate snacks throughout the day, I meant that the food I sit down in front of her, she eats it throughout the day. Maybe I should have made that more clearer.

2006-12-01 05:47:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter (just turned 4) is in junior kindergarden and her teacher has referred us to a child development center to be assessed for ADHD. She is a VERY bright little girl who has problems sitting still and taking direction. Although I have read that ADHD kids can't concentrate on tasks. My daughter can color the same picture in extreme detail for at least an hour or read a book for an hour without losing her focus. She doesn't seem like a "gifted" child but has certain quirks about her such as an unbelieveable memory. She doesn't really need very much sleep and has disrupted sleep. She is an only child and is pretty spoiled as well. Her teacher is having difficulties with getting her to pay attention in class, unable to follow directions and will just get up and walk away when something else interests her. Anyone have any ideas or thoughts? Please don't make mean comments, this is my child and it would be hurtful if you made dumb comments just to get 2 points. Thank you!

2006-12-01 05:42:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, so my two year old has a problem with eating when I put in front of her. We eat at the same time everyday and most of the time she will take a bite or two and then she will cry and whine and want down from her chair and want to run around and play. She usually sits there for a good 30 minutes so that I can get her to atleast eat most of it. But is my 2 year old the only one with this problem? How can I get her ( not force her ) to eat more? I don't want to shove food down her throat just to make her eat. Can she take vitamins at her age? Or what about those pediasure drinks? Help!! ( And no she dosen't starve, she does eat throughout the day, but she dosen't eat a lot when we do sit down to eat. )

2006-12-01 05:40:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2 and 3 year old that justs loves their daddy very much and that is a good thing, but I'm a stay at home mom, and I give them all my attention from morning until night. My husband works until 6 or so in the evening, but as soon as he comes home, the kids want nothing to do with me. They push me away when I try and give them hugs and kisses at night. They cry for daddy's hugs instead. This probably sounds childish, but it does hurt to know that I do so much for them all day, and the moment my husband walks in, I'm by myself. They won't even let me put their dinner plates on the table(they cry for daddy to do it). I don't know what to do....any advice is helpful!

2006-12-01 05:37:31 · 11 answers · asked by iluvyewmore24 2

Ok, so my 2 year old will be 3 in April and before she can go into Preschool, she has to be able to go to the potty by herself with no pull-ups. How did you get your young one to go to the potty? I have heard ideas of buying her panties and putting her in those and telling her that she needs to go potty and not wet the panties, but does that really work, or am I just going to have a big mess to clean up? All ideas are helpful and NO perverted or stupid ideas. Thanks.

2006-12-01 05:16:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

my daughter will be 3 at the end of january. does anyone know when i cant take her to the dentist?

2006-12-01 04:34:15 · 25 answers · asked by MiaDiva28 6

My son and daughter-in-law have a three bedroom home .....my grandson has no health problems and he is very bright. I think it is unhealthy for him to be still sleeping with his mom and dad. NOR could it be healthy for my son and his wife. I am not at all saying it is anything wierd...but I am worried that they are instilling dependance and he is already a mommas boy ....except when im around and that instead of them taking joy in the fact we have a strong bond they seem jealous ...oh BTW this is the first child and was inseminated after they tried for years. Is this OK and I'm being over concerned ...or shouldnt he be sleeping in his own room in his own bed?

2006-12-01 03:57:34 · 20 answers · asked by Raizedbywolves 2

my child is 18 months and he just learend how to climb out of his crib what now? how am i going to get him to sleep now i can't belive that he will stay in a toddler bed at this age.

2006-12-01 03:47:49 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our 18 month old has never had eczema, or very dry skin. We had our flu shots Monday, by Wed, he has an eczema type rash all over his body and head. Not harsh, just dry looking. We've been using recommended lotions, etc, but curious if it could be due to the shot. He's not allergic to eggs either. The shot FAQ sheet says one side effect could be hives, but nothing about rashes either. This also didnt happen with last years flu shot. Also how quickly does eczema come on, or spread. This spread all over in a day.

2006-12-01 03:20:53 · 9 answers · asked by lillilou 7

If I can't figure out how to keep her in it, I am going to try the toddler bed. That's the next question, how do I convince her to stay in her toddler bed, then???

2006-12-01 03:10:29 · 12 answers · asked by twopeas03 2

I am going to be haveing a huge christmas.With a house that will be decorate all over in the inside.Got any advice to make it easier.

2006-12-01 03:03:52 · 7 answers · asked by Barbara N 1

2006-12-01 02:56:25 · 15 answers · asked by c m 1

As far as urinating, he is very good about using the toilet, has been for about 6 months now. When I see him acting like he is trying to go poop I quickly get him onto the toilet, but all that accomplishes is him thinking he is in trouble and nothing happens. I have tried sitting a chair in front of the toilet and sitting in the bathroom with him but was worried that making him stay on the toilet for too long could be considered abusive (had him stay on for about 45 minutes). Almost immediately after I allowed him up, he pooped in his underwear. To the best of my knowledge he has not yet ever pooped in the toilet (he may have for either his daddy or for the sitter and they had forgotten to tell me) so I am wondering if getting him to do it just once so that he can see it will be all that is needed for him to start doing it all the time. Any suggestions or advise would be greatly appreciated. (By the way, he is 5 years old)

2006-12-01 02:56:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have started to potty train my son today, he shows all signs of being ready. He has already gone 2 times this morning in the potty, but my question is how ioften do I take him to try to get him to go. Both of the times he has gone today he has started to go in his underwear and then 'finished' in the toilet. SO, how often do I take him so we can not have a accident.

2006-12-01 02:27:38 · 5 answers · asked by BiancaVee 5

Im a single mom and Sometimes my baby boy starts being really naughty, he'll try and hit me, he'll through tantroms if he doesnt get his way. so i started a time-out thing where i put him in his play pin (w/ no toys or anything fun). It seems to be working and ive been pretty consistent. is this a good idea to use for punishment, if so how long should i leave him in time-out, and what other ideas do you have for baby punishment?

2006-12-01 02:20:34 · 15 answers · asked by bluestar 3

2006-12-01 02:08:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughters 3 shell be 4 in january shes been going to daycare since she turned 2. Her last daycare she went to she really liked it. Sometimes she'd cry when i dropped her off but when i called within the next 10 minutes she was fine...the teacher when id bring her there would hold her and try to distract her by making her color or play tag or some other form. Now she goes to preschool and she absolutely hates it...the first week she went it was kinda cold and shes been potty trained for 2 half years and the teacher told her to hold it when she said she had to pee and she peed her pants...my daughter told me this myself and then they dressed her in shorts and a tank top and sent her home. they never do activites there what they do is send little artsy stuff home for them to do but i never see her color anything. They sing and say there abc's and stuff but shes supposed to be in speech therpey she was at her other daycare and they still havent signed her up and shes been going for 3

2006-12-01 02:02:18 · 10 answers · asked by cutenwild1769 5

I just recently(7 weeks ago) took a new job at a health club that has an onsite daycare that is primarily there for the members to drop off there kids while they workout, however employees can bring in there kids also. I have 2 boys that I have to bring into daycare 2 times a week and yesturday the person in charge of the daycare informed me that there has been some behavior issues with my oldest boy who is 3 1/2. We talked about it and were are trying to work together to resolve the problem, but now when I drop off the boys I fell very uneasy and worry about him not behaving. It is causing alot of stress. Should I worry so much, or do you think that as long as I show that I am making an effort to correct the naughty behavior things should be fine?

2006-12-01 01:50:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous