Toddler & Preschooler - February 2007

My daughter was put in timeout today for not using the restroom as ordered by the preschool director. It's part of their routine to use the restroom before naptime, but the entire staff is aware I pick her up just before naptime. I know my daughter, she doesn't want to "go" until she feels she needs to, and she doesn't have accidents.

I know she should be following directions, but I don't believe she should be expected to have a bodily functon on demand.

Also, I found this out when my daughter told me she was in time-out today. I casually asked the teacher, and she cast a furtive glance at the director and explained the restroom situation. As we left the director ducked into a storage room. This didn't seem odd until later today when I thought about it some more.


Should I talk with the director or the teacher about this?


PS, I thank God this isn't 20 years ago, she might've been spanked for this. :(

2007-02-16 12:27:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter won't stop going to the bathroom in her bedroom. She is potty trained, but when she is mad she will go in her room and use the bathroom. Then she lets her 1 yr old brother play in it trying to get him in trouble. I am at my wits end. I feel like I have tried everything.

2007-02-16 12:14:06 · 18 answers · asked by karah_logan 1

I'm going to be 10 weeks tomorrow and I have the first ultrasound scheduled on Wednesday. I was thinking about bringing him to the ultrasound with me and telling him then.

Do you think it's too soon to tell him?

Serious answers only please.

2007-02-16 12:12:36 · 6 answers · asked by njyecats 6

I just started my 18 month old son in daycare, and it seems as though i end up sending the same snacks, lunches.Can anyone give me any suggestions? Thanx =)

2007-02-16 11:53:16 · 8 answers · asked by mandica82 1

i just want to ask about dealing with my 21 month baby boy jealousy from his 7 month brother every day is getting worse then the day before ... he waits for any moment i turn my head away from them and he will hit his brother on his face or pull his hand..

i am trying to talk to him and explane that what he does is wrong coz i am scared that if i was tough with him this will make him more aggressive with his brother.

please help

2007-02-16 11:51:56 · 6 answers · asked by reem a 1

I need a nap mat for preschool. Does anyone still sell them this time of year?

2007-02-16 11:34:44 · 7 answers · asked by honeybear 5

he will even go as far as to kneel down on the ground and bang it on the floor. then he gets up looks at me all cute and laughs! he also loves shaking his head from side to side (like he's saying no) and running around like a mad man! is he just over active? PLEASE HELP

2007-02-16 11:29:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are the 3 biggest problems you and (or) your children faced in doing daily routines? it may concern anything, for instance your child is clingy; your child refuses to brush their teeth; etc. If you know why, please share the reason behind the problems. And please state your child's age, as well. Thanks..!

2007-02-16 11:25:22 · 5 answers · asked by - surabaya - 2

my daughter is four and a half years old..One doctor suggested her adenoids be removed. another doctor says" wait after the summer to see if they heal by themselves".Who should I listen to?
Personal experience on the matter would be higly appreciated.

2007-02-16 10:45:47 · 16 answers · asked by lovephoto 5

I have a bad back so I've been bathing my daughter, now 18mo., in her infant tub on the floor of her room since birth. Well, now that she's getting too big I've put one of those squishy mats (anti-slip) in the tub along with tons of tub toys and she FREAKS out! Then again, she's never really been in the bathroom before so she looked around at how big everything is. She calms down, after about 10 - 15 min., but must hold on to the tub rail with one hand at all times. Once we're done bathing, she plays a kicks a bit with one hand on the tub railing. Any ideas on how to calm her fears?

2007-02-16 10:34:07 · 14 answers · asked by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6

They were sitting at the table eating cheetos for snack. Would you be mad?

2007-02-16 10:33:34 · 19 answers · asked by RIVER 6

My 18 month old daughter sleeps in a toddler bed, which she gets in and out of freely. At nap time we put her down and close the door. Sometimes she goes right to sleep, but she usually just plays until she falls asleep on her own. Her awake time varies between 10 minutes and an hour before she knocks out.

Her room is baby-proof, so there are no safety issues. My concern is how long is too long to leave her in there alone?

I don't want her to spend her whole day playing alone in her room, but at the same time she desperately needs to nap! Any ideas of a guideline for length of time before I should pull her out of there?

2007-02-16 10:25:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-16 10:14:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

my three year old son is not able to frame sentences .he is repeating words n he goes to school too.please advice about the steps to do at home as we r not interested in speech theraphy which we have gone through already...so please suggest any methods to be used at home.thank u...

2007-02-16 10:09:34 · 8 answers · asked by pranav s 1

2007-02-16 10:04:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-16 09:38:54 · 3 answers · asked by momof2 1

My daughter Lea,
(pronounced if spelled L-e-a-h)
Is in the Children's
Hospital @ Vanderbuilt.
The doctors r supposed
to call me w/n 15 days.
I've been tryin to e-mail them
to get more info on her.
Just yesterday @ 4:00 am she
had an absence seizure.
She's been in the place
since that day.
It's hard not 2 worry
bout your child when
they're in the hospital
and you can't b there
w/ them til they're better.
Please help me relieve
this stress bout her.
I'm having to care 4
her brother who was
born in chattanooga
4 days ago today.
He also has F-A-D.
Please pple,help me.
How can I stop worryin
bout her get to caring
more 4 Leo.
I know what it's like
to have a seizure,
but I only remember
what happened b4
& after it not during.
If u cuss,try not 2
around me please.
I'd really like some help here.

The caring autistic mom of 2,
Mrs.Sarah Lynn Holt

2007-02-16 09:37:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

this started about three days ago. I went to change her in the morning and she dosnt want me to clean her anymore. I told her then it was time to use the potty. she says NO! and wants a diaper. I have a hard time to clean her. So, does this mean shes ready for potty training full time? She knows how to,but is stuburn.

2007-02-16 09:36:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

my son will be 2 april 10th and he is already 29 pounds and i thinks hes about 2ft 5inches(big for his age) but booster seats seem to be recommend for age 4 and 30lbs. its it to soon to get one.

2007-02-16 09:19:51 · 11 answers · asked by stacy 2

It seems like it doesn't matter what I say,she still takes it off. She wants to sleep in the buff,and I just can't allow her to do that.Any clues as to why she does this, or what to do about it.If you have ever had this problem,Please offer suggestions as to what you did about it.

2007-02-16 09:06:03 · 12 answers · asked by girlqueen 5

The company where i work is giving me a vacation (paid - all inclusive) to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It will be the last weekend of March. My question is, should i take my son with me? he will be a year and 3 months by then.

Our original plan was to go by ourselves, but our son is so attached to us. If he doesn't see us in the room, he'll start crying right away, even if there are other family members which he sees everyday in the room.

Should we take it as the honeymoon we never had and be worring about it all the time - or should we take him and have fun as a family.

Ps. he's a baby, so i don't think we'll get charged for his seat.

WHAT DO WE DO?!?!?!?!?

2007-02-16 08:58:32 · 13 answers · asked by Rosie 3

Where can I look to find what the cut off date is to start school in my state?

2007-02-16 08:43:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

He is getting over some kind of flu. The white stool concerns me. Can u help?

2007-02-16 08:43:29 · 12 answers · asked by nechannew 2

I have a 21/2 year old son. My mother in-law gets tickets real cheap in the spring for worlds of fun. I was wanting to take my son there and let him hang out in camp snoopy. I don't know if he is old enough to go. He isn't scared of anything execpt hanging upside down.

2007-02-16 08:34:35 · 2 answers · asked by Tara Elaine 4

30 minute dinner and lunch ideas

2007-02-16 08:29:58 · 8 answers · asked by Tonisha F 1

She thinks it is a game to get out and come downstairs....this goes on for an hour or so.

2007-02-16 08:29:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a 23 year old college student earning a degree in Child Dev. Administration hoping to one day open my own preschool. For one of my classes, I am currently researching Advocacy & the way in which it can affect current issues & policies of child care.

Having worked in many child care & education environments, I share the frustration with others in the issue of LOW wages of child care teachers & aids. People in this position often make only minimum wage & are expected to put in hours comparable to those of jobs which pay MUCH more...

Turnover rates in Child Care & Education Environments are not only high- they are growing...Teachers who love to teach children & aid in their education are growing more & more frustrated because they can barely afford to live on what they are paid...

As the popular saying goes, "Parents can't afford to pay, Teachers can't afford to stay...There's got to be a better way..."

What do you think can be done to help advocate for wage increases

2007-02-16 08:18:22 · 4 answers · asked by shutterbug1410 3

I am very much worried about my 3 years and 8 months old daughter, who is not at all interested in eating. Her weight is about 30 pounds. Is she under weight for her age? She doesnt like anything to eat and there is no such food that is her favourite. She asks for chocolate milk whenever she feels hungry, that too 2 or 3 times a day. She drinks about 1/2 litre milk daily. We are giving her FLINTSTONES multivitamin tablets with iron since past 2 months.
We are vegetarians and for us it is okay even if she eats non-veg.
And I still have to feed her the food, while watching her favourite movies on TV. She doesnt want to eat by herself. She is in preschool, most of the times she doesnt even touch her lunch box. It is really frustrating. She is not very active but she likes reading books,(she just acts that she knows how to read), watching TV etc.
Please help me, how can make her a good eater. Any nutritious food that is good for the kids of her age? Any suggestions welcome. Thanks

2007-02-16 08:14:46 · 14 answers · asked by BSA 3

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2007-02-16 07:56:50 · 17 answers · asked by cinfulangel1964 1