Toddler & Preschooler - February 2007

My daughter of 19mths, well I have worked with her for so long to learn new words, I have showed her books with the pictures of many objects I have taken her through the kitchen exploring names for everything. I have pointed at all of her body parts again and again saying names... But she doesn't want to say them, she will just scream instead.. I try making it fun, I try to read, but she know no names of objects. Instead she knows weird complex sentences ex: "whats her name?" my aunt pointed at me and asked her, instead of mommy or ma she said "Her name is Marian!!" She heard my name twice maybe because I have a nick name!

Why won't she learn the names of her toys, foods she wants, where her body hurts so I know how to help her??? Is it stubbornness, does anybody know any tricks???

2007-02-19 12:25:07 · 8 answers · asked by marymouse26 2

2007-02-19 12:22:30 · 5 answers · asked by pebbles1 1

Ok, so my daughter is 4 years old. I feel that she is really smart. But then I compare her to other kids, ones that go to preschool or daycare, she does not go to either yet. But she only can count to 10, she has a very creative mind, but she can not say her ABC's , she can kinda start spelling out her name, and can copy it when I write it out , But I dont feel like I work with her enough. I work 40 hrs a week and im 33 weeks pregnant. is this because im a bad mother?

2007-02-19 12:11:06 · 24 answers · asked by Jen L 4

2007-02-19 12:10:30 · 5 answers · asked by Andrew1 1

Any suggestions on how to keep your little one from trying to jump off the side of his changing table while changing his diaper?

2007-02-19 11:23:44 · 19 answers · asked by BabyQuestions 1

Do you think daycare is good or bad for children, why? Any comments on daycare? What can daycares improve on?

2007-02-19 11:20:33 · 15 answers · asked by tk91neo 1

My son seems to hate my mother he flips whenever she tries to hold him or rock him. but if she has food he is all luvvy duvvy. I don't get it. He LOVES my dad. i know my mom is around less but even people he only sees once a month he is more loving to. I know she does not miss treat him. I am around 24/7 with my son. so i know it's nothing like that. any ideas?

2007-02-19 11:15:43 · 10 answers · asked by Gypsy 3

My son has more toys than any of us know what to do with. For his fourth birthday, I'd like to have an event rather than a tangible gift. I don't want to throw a big party, because I want it to be a family thing.

Local options include a children's museum, somewhat cheesy aquarium, a train ride, a waterfall, and various other outdoor activities. He would not enjoy Chuck E Cheese at all.

Can you recommend something that would be entertaining for a 4-year-old boy that he might actually remember when he gets older - something that would be a special event for all of us?

2007-02-19 11:13:21 · 6 answers · asked by Amanda M 4

My son is 14 months old, and already knows how to unscrew tops off of bottles and jars, push a chair up to things so he can reach the items he is not supposed to touch, climb to the top of my other son's bunk bed, escape from his playpen, and open doors. Anyone else been through this, and is there a break somewhere in sight for me?

2007-02-19 11:11:04 · 17 answers · asked by Lindsey H 5

mine son only buys hotwheels cars no other make.

2007-02-19 11:10:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-19 10:54:37 · 11 answers · asked by Kelly H 2

My son loves Cars the movie and I was wondering if there is any other movie that is similar that he would enjoy. He's 3.

2007-02-19 10:49:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

For my son's 2nd birthday, we are having a "birthday breakfast" themed party for him and his little friends. I am looking for some cute ideas for wording on the invite including something about wearing pajamas, including slippers & maybe bringing a favorite stuffed animal. Any cute or catching wording would be great. Any other suggestions regarding food, favors, etc. would be appreciated as well. Thanks!!

2007-02-19 10:48:24 · 5 answers · asked by me 2

How did it go?

2007-02-19 10:46:27 · 8 answers · asked by JT 2

I have an almost 3 year old boy. he loves "reading" what are some good books and authors for children his age?he doesnt do well with paperback books- he gets too carried away and rips them, but he can sit for 30 minutes looking through books. Thanks for all suggestions!!

2007-02-19 10:21:34 · 10 answers · asked by happy 3

2007-02-19 10:21:21 · 7 answers · asked by mirela t 2

Looking for a full-time in home child care to take my 10 month old daughter Mondays - Fridays.

2007-02-19 10:17:45 · 5 answers · asked by Shauna B 1

2007-02-19 09:57:00 · 25 answers · asked by Mage H 1

She was born with very little hair and was perfectly healthy. It has hardly grown in the front. Is there anyone else that has a daughter with the same type hair. I do give her childrens vitamins and she eats healthy food!! Don't get me wrong I count my blessings everyday for the fact she is healthy.

2007-02-19 09:53:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've also mailed her colored confetti and cute sayings using glue and glitter.

2007-02-19 09:00:55 · 19 answers · asked by ibanez_enthusiast 2

He only gets it at night but I would like to get him off it

2007-02-19 08:15:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son will be attending a special preschool for autistic children in April when he turns three. My mother and my sister disagree with this because they feel he is too young and lacks the understanding as to why he is being sent there. They feel that I need to volunteer at the school in his classroom so that I can keep an eye out for any type of mistreatment because my son is not able to communicate these things to me. I feel that it would hold him back from realizing his true potential. He will want to cling to me, and I feel that this will delay his progress. I also feel my presence there will only delay the inevitable. Eventually he will have to attend school without me and when that day comes he will be extremely upset, whether I ease him into it by volunteering or not. I feel that it is better for him to get used to being there alone sooner as opposed to later. I hate leaving him, but he needs the therapy the school will provide and I want him to get the most from it. Am I wrong?

2007-02-19 08:06:20 · 24 answers · asked by Michelle F 3

Today is my daughter's 4th birthday. We are having a party at Chuck E. Cheese on Friday. She's opened some presents today. I'm undecided whether I should just make dinner as usual or go out to like...McDonalds' (she would love that). I made her a cake today and we'll have another Friday. Lucky kid! So, McDonald's or hamburg's at home???

2007-02-19 08:05:41 · 15 answers · asked by Wendy B 5

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2007-02-19 07:42:39 · 17 answers · asked by C M 3

2007-02-19 07:24:08 · 16 answers · asked by brunob80 1

my daughter has always had a bad appetite but now its just gotten ridiculous. before she would eat 1-2 meals out of the 3, but now he's gotten to the point that she doesn't want any of the food we cook. so we would give her fruits or snacks and pediasure to keep her stomach open. But she needs to eat regualr food again, what are some ideas of how i can get her back to her regular food? we are geting desperate here

2007-02-19 07:09:14 · 18 answers · asked by ~*~ThE OnE AnD OnLy PuTiE~*~ 1

I have a gifted 4 year old who will be 5 on October 19th 2007. The cutoff in Massachusetts is Sept 1. He is already in his second year of preschool and I'm afraid a third year would be counterproductive to his future attitude toward learning. He is already bored. The principal and superintendant's office rarely allow early entrance to kindergarten but they have done is a few times over the years. Has anyone successfully fought the system? What was the determining factor? Thanks.

2007-02-19 06:50:39 · 12 answers · asked by Jennifer L 3

HI, Does any one know a good pediatrician doctor in Dedham, Newton area of Mass? I have two small kids who are sick a lot during the winter and want someone close by, who is attentive and would have good advices and explanations for me, not just quick to prescribe antibiotics every time there is a problem. I know that some doctors will do a house visit if a child is very sick and has a fever, but that would just be a bonus.
Any ideas?

2007-02-19 06:44:49 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-02-19 06:39:17 · 8 answers · asked by marymouse26 2

i have a quick question. Does anyone have a child who is bowlegged. What are the signs that your child maybe bowlegged. My father keeps telling me that my 1 year old son should get his legs broken and in braces so that he won't be bowlegged. (based on the fact that my cousin had her legs broken because of this)However when i asked my doctor about this about 6 months ago she told me that when he begins walking his legs will straigten out. He has only been walking for about a month now so i don't expect it to go away overnight. How can i reassure my dad and myself that my baby will be ok?

2007-02-19 06:33:11 · 14 answers · asked by candikisses 2