Toddler & Preschooler - January 2007

This happened at my childs school. I know I should not bring toys from home to school. But I had let my daughter take her necklace to school and when another child was wearing it my child asked for it back. The teacher told my child that she could not have it back b/c it belonged to the other child.

What should I do about this, if anything?

I just think that it made my child feel helpless and this makes me feel sad for her.

Why is this bothering me so much?

2007-01-14 14:57:58 · 10 answers · asked by Mommy 3

2007-01-14 14:25:06 · 13 answers · asked by clog_nova 1

He lives on mostly potatoes, pancakes, and milk. I am thinking about taking him to a nutritionist. Has anyone had this problem? What did you do?

2007-01-14 14:14:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 4 year old son will sometimes hit himself in the head when he's frusterated, or bite his hand. And we are dealing with that, he has a language delay, and is in therapy for it, anyway, my 16 month old son has seen my 4 year old do this and now he's started hitting himself in the head.. so I'm not sure what to do about that? unlike his brother, he isnt doing it out of frusteration, he's just being like his brother. advise on what to do here please?

2007-01-14 13:38:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 4 year old son hits my husband and I sometimes. He isnt doing it out of frusteration though.. its not when he's angry or upset.. just sometimes when were talking to each other, or even to him.. basically its when he gets excited, and he will put his hands all over our face and or poke us in the ear or squeeze our faces, sometimes even hit us on the shoulder ect..?? He is not doing it to intentionally hurt us, and he thinks its funny sometimes. I tell him "don't hit" "its not ok to hit people" or "your hurting our feelings when you hurt us" If its out of hand he gets a time out. I'm just wondering if this is common? or is it something I should have looked into by a dr.? and what can I do about it?

2007-01-14 13:23:59 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am going out with a single mom and her child keeps hitting her. She tells him not to hit but when we are at the mall she can not just sit him down and put him on a time-out. What can she do to get him to stop hitting her while she is out of the house?

2007-01-14 13:08:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know it is gross, but I can not seem to get rid of them! I scrub hard in the bathtub, and not only does he have a fit, they are hard to get off and when he won't hold still it is impossible!! I always said I would not be the Mom with the crusty nosed kid, but now I see how it happens! Does anyone have any ideas?

2007-01-14 12:58:48 · 11 answers · asked by msmicki7777 2

For no reason at all he will bang his head. He loves to head butt. He does bang his head when he is throwing a fit and is very aggressive. I have 4 kids, 8-5-2-1. I have never had one do this. The doctor says remove him from the situation and that it is normal. I am so scared he is going to hurt himself.

2007-01-14 12:11:40 · 9 answers · asked by Michelle J 1

I am looking for some healthy and FUN ideas for meal's and snacks for my 16 month, and 4 year old boys. The 4 year old is pickyer, and I'm looking for ways to get him to eat his fruits, and veggie's and other healthy snacks, that are FUN and easy, and he can maybe even prepare with me. Does anyone have any idea's? or links? thank's

2007-01-14 12:05:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

when i visited a friend who was having a new kitchen put in and had a skip in her front garden, turned around when i pulled up in the car and said "Oh look mummy, Carol's got a new boat" what a hoot! look forward to other funnies.....

2007-01-14 11:58:44 · 38 answers · asked by manx girl Isle of Man. 3

Hi, I need a positive way to discipline my 16 month old boy. He is naturally for his age, very curious and doesnt understand the concept of danger. Constantly he goes into the kitchen and climbs up on the chair and climbs onto the table. I have a 4 yr old boy too so I have two to tend to. So anyway, my 16 month old is VERY Quick! and I know what he's up to when he goes into the kitchen, he also climbs on the furniture in the livingroom (tables ect.) I don't like the idea of spanking, so please don't suggest that. right now I've been doing one of two things, putting the chairs away, which isnt always feezable, and taking him off, and moving him to his toys, and telling him NO Danger! he gets very upset and has a temper tantrum, and is right back trying to do it again a few minutes later, its like he has a one track mind! So can you give me any advice, as to how to teach him not to climb furniture???? thank you.

2007-01-14 11:53:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone have any advice, beside letting run around naked and put her on the potty? Any online reference manuals or anything? Or even personel experience.

Thanks
Tricia

2007-01-14 11:40:50 · 20 answers · asked by tricialicious 1

my 3.5 year old step daughter for the last 3-4months has started crying at the drop of a hat. the problems started with her not wanting to EAT when we said she had 2eat all her dinner she'd start crying and carrying on as though she'd been smacked. She spends 50% of her time with her mum and when it's time 2pick her up my daughter has missed her and wants 2hold hands cuddle her step sister. when this happens my step daughter cries and won't let my daughter near her which then upsets my daughter who is 4years old. It doesn't seem 2matter what u say she balls her eyes out for no reason. I'm VERY WORRIED about her she hasn't always been like this and my daughter makes it worse by picking and anoying her all the time between us we have my 4year old VERY HYPERACTIVE kid and his VERY WINGEY 3year old and our screaming 5weel old i'm frustrated thinking i'm not a good mum and i've got 2be doing something WRONG!

2007-01-14 11:33:09 · 11 answers · asked by at loose end 1

She has had these off and on since she was born? I figured she must have inherited my extremely sensitive skin, so I make sure to wash her bedding and clothes in hypoallergenic detergent and dryer sheets. I have tried Eucerin cream and a Johnson's product that looks like a deodorant stick and is for cheeks and dry patches on baby's skin. Those kind of work but still don't get rid of the problem. Have any of you had this problem? I'm pretty sure it is just because her skin is dry, because I get similar looking red patches on my skin when it is dry. Are there any products you have used that you think I should try? Or should I finally just ask a doctor if they know of anything that might help or what the problem might be? I was sure it would clear up on its own as she got older, but she is nearing 11 months now and still has the problem? I asked her old doctor about it when she was about 6 months, but she was not concerned and didn't give me any suggestions on how to treat it..

2007-01-14 10:59:03 · 14 answers · asked by .*AnNa*. 3

My daughter turns three in February and has showed no interest in potty training until recently. We put her in underwear this morning, as she requested and she has been in them all day except for during her earlier nap. We have been taking her to the potty every half hour or so, and ask her constantly if she has to go. She peed one time in the potty earlier, but has also peed through her underwear several times. Now she almost throws a fit each time we ask her if she has to use the potty, or we sit her on it. Should we offer an incentive for just sitting on the potty since she resists it so much? Should we offer her an additional incentive for actually peeing in the potty? I know this is the first day we have started training, want to start off on the right foot.

2007-01-14 10:51:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter will be three in May and I would like some ideas on how to get her to stop sucking her thumb. My oldest never did this so it is all new to me. She has a special stuffed animal that she drags around while sucking her thumb. And she only does it when she is tired, but its been enough to make her front teeth protrude. I would like her to stop doing it by the time she starts Pre-school in the fall. Any ideas out there?

2007-01-14 10:29:23 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

she just fights her tiredness and wants to be up

2007-01-14 10:28:19 · 19 answers · asked by andydrewfaulds 1

I have 5 year old twin girls. For about the past week or so, one of them has been eating so much. She would be happy eating 24 hours a day. She has also been sleeping alot. I was just wondering if it was common for children who are going through a growth spurt to sleep more often. The babysitter said when she gets there in the morning she will go back to sleep for a couple hours, then she says shes tired later in the afternoon. Is this common?

2007-01-14 09:29:01 · 5 answers · asked by Lindsay M 1

2007-01-14 09:24:32 · 17 answers · asked by olly_jeannie 1

2007-01-14 09:17:50 · 20 answers · asked by ea1825 2

I can't find anything similar to the old Sears Toughskin jeans which my sons wore as boys; nearly indestructible (reinforced knees). Our very slender boy needs the length, but the waists are HUGE. Cute little suspenders are not to be found either! Gerber used to make plastic pants to be worn over cloth diapers. They had three snaps on the front of each side. Is there any such thing available today...not all children wear disposable diapers. Help, please! Thank you so much! " dottievan"

2007-01-14 09:09:29 · 8 answers · asked by dottievan 2

Why the switch? It's making me a little sad. Anyone else experience this.

2007-01-14 08:20:41 · 5 answers · asked by nechannew 2

My 18 month old son is a very picky eater who doesnt like to eat anything. He weighs close to 20 pounds, my wife and i are really concerned with his weight. Feeding him is such a stressful job, and i really pity my wife. On the bright side, he is a very active kid and development wise he is doing fine. My wife is unable to squeeze in 5 feeds a day and he eats very little or nothing at times. Right now he is on pediasure and we doesnt like whole milk a lot. I am sure there are lot of other parents who might be facing a similar situation. I am trying to reach out to such parents who are having a similar experience like us, please share anything that you found could help us improve our childs weight problem. Thanks in advance

2007-01-14 08:16:56 · 5 answers · asked by kc_shekar 1

I was just thinking:

How would diaper checks be run in a daycare type of enviroment? Tons of kids, how would you know who made a mess, or if any of them made a mess?

What method would be used to check?

2007-01-14 07:58:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I saw my 4 year old stepson trying to put his penis inot his 12 month old baby brothers mouth. I am very concerned about this. I asked him if someone did that to him or told him to do that. He said no that he thought of it on his own. He is with me most of the time but at his moms sometimes. I am concerned that his stepbrother at moms has been teaching him "things". Is this normal toddler curiosity or should we take this further?

2007-01-14 07:57:22 · 13 answers · asked by peach 4

whatever i ask him to do he go for just opposite of that. i always try to explain him nicely but not understanding. i dont want to beat him. any other solution ?

2007-01-14 07:54:12 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does your boy take after his father in regards to penis size? I heard somewhere it correlates to the father's side, while I've also heard it can be from the mother's side. I'd say my husband is probably a little above average but my poor little boy has almost nothing

2007-01-14 07:51:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is his diet:cereal ,pbj, pizza,chicken.He will eat apples when available and greenbeans maybe twice a year.mac& cheese.He is of American/Mexican parents. a little shorter than average and wears husky sizes.He does not eat many sweets or sodas.I know he needs more veggies. . How can we get him to eat these? He stays somewhat active with football, baseball and bicycling just not on a regular basis.He even has a little cellulite around his midsection. Will he outgrow this?

2007-01-14 07:06:53 · 2 answers · asked by gabeymac♥ 5

She's ten months now, I'm just curious for future reference...
At what age will she be able to:
Sleep with a blanket and/or pillow? Ride a tricicle? Play on a rocking horse? Ride the coin-operated rides inside stores? Use a fork and spoon on her own? Drink out of a cup without a lid?

2007-01-14 06:49:31 · 7 answers · asked by .*AnNa*. 3

My husband left this week for Iraq and my 3 year old who has been potty trained for 2 months (and has had no accidents to date) started peeing in his clothes 3-5 times a day. I realize this is somehow related to his stress with the situation. I have tried pretty much everything: Being nice...Being upset...Offering an incentive if he does not pee in his clothes...Praising him when he goes in the toilet and asking if he needs to go several times....Nothing is working. I want to handle this the best way possible. Please let me know if you have dealt with this situation and what worked to stop it. Thanks.

2007-01-14 06:28:03 · 4 answers · asked by LoveMyKids 2