Toddler & Preschooler - February 2007

My 5-year-old constantly seems frustrated when losing a game, and also loses confidence when he can't do something well. What can I do to help him overcome this?

2007-02-06 17:34:24 · 7 answers · asked by Jennifer C 3

they are not only playing w\their butts ,but they play with eachothers , they play tickle the butt, rub the butt on stuff

2007-02-06 17:29:27 · 14 answers · asked by freewaymin 1

My 3 year old daughter has a black goldfish named Elmo and we bought her an orange goldfish to go with it last Wednesday. She named it Grover. Within hours it died. So we told her that my husband took Grover to the fish doctor and we'd go get him tomorrow.

So the next day I went and bought another one just like him. He was doing great until earlier tonight. When she went to bed he was still alive but barely. She thought he was sleeping. A few hours later he died.

I don't want to buy another one. And I don't want to tell her it died because we've already had to deal with the death of our 12 year old dog 10 months ago ... and she still asks for him everyday.

So, what would you tell your child?

Thanks!

2007-02-06 17:03:41 · 12 answers · asked by tgfann 3

I am a single dad who works from home, but my kids are very small - 1 and 2 years old. I can't do my job and take care of them at the same time, but I would like to keep them home instead of a day care. They are with there mom first 10 days of month and then one more weekend and the other 17 days with me so someone would be on the clock a little more then half the time. I have an empty bedroom that could be used. What should I expect to pay?

2007-02-06 16:49:21 · 8 answers · asked by jasenwhetstone 2

She had a viral flu and her stomach is still irritated. The dr said to give her bland foods that won't bother her stomach. What are a few good foods that she should be able to keep down?

2007-02-06 16:45:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a very cordial relationship with him otherwise, but I simply do not agree with him here. Whenever my little one misbehaves i stop talking to him and that works, he'd come to me and say sorry. But this does not happen when his grandpa's around, because he would take him to his play room if I'm angry....

2007-02-06 16:30:09 · 5 answers · asked by RM 1

My daughter is 5, she has been throwing up all evening. She has tried to just do drinks, I gave her some apple sauce, then she wanted jell-o. About 10 minutes after eating or drinking she is vomiting it back up again. What can I give her? and At what point should you call a doctor?? She has no fever, and after vomiting, she is up and moving around like nothing even happened. What should I do, this is the first time she has had this kind of vomiting. Help please. Thanks

2007-02-06 16:15:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 3 and a half yr old daughter does not want to sleep by herself in her own bed. She crys when it is bed time, and when she does fall asleep, she wakes up every two to four hours. She tries to take a nap around 6pm on a nightly basis. But I do not let her because then she won't fall asleep until 1am, after the nap. I have tried everything from movies, to bathtime, and nightlights, nothing works. I used let her sleep with me every night, until recently. Now I cannot get her to make the separation. She is very attached, and now I don't know what to do.

2007-02-06 15:46:46 · 18 answers · asked by stephanie b 1

He only wants to eat jello, juice, pudin or pizza.

2007-02-06 15:37:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm trying to get some healthy ideas for feeding my two year old daughter. I'm not much of a cook and it seems all the "convienent" kid-friendly foods in the supermarket are so unhealthy (big suprise). I find myself feeding her a lot of the same things. I know she must be bored with her lunches. Just wondering if anyone knows some simple recipes that will give her some variety and are a little more nutritious.

2007-02-06 15:29:08 · 4 answers · asked by Darcy 1

2007-02-06 14:45:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 4-year old cannot recognize any of my boundaries. Last night, she opened a child-proof antihistamine and took several pills (poison control said it was OK). She will eat toothpaste from a high enough medicine cabinet, disobey me during time out, cry and throw herself on the ground if she doesn't get her way,etc. Her teacher told me she has some mild defiance issues but aren't serious. I've taken away toys, treats, given spanks, and she's starting to stay in time out for a large portion of the day because of her rebelliousness. Am I correct to seek out counseling? Any good books anyone can recommend? I'm really exhausted by the butting of heads. Thank you very much Nancy

2007-02-06 14:23:03 · 16 answers · asked by oldermom 1

I'm worried he will start to calling his nanny "Mommy" . Sometimes I just see him 15 min in the morning and he's asleep when I come back at night. I feel I'm missing everything.

2007-02-06 14:22:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a two and half year old who goes to bed around 7pm and gets up around 9:30-10am.....my soon to be husband works second shift so he doesn't get home till midnight........so we sleep late in the morning....my doctor doesn't think it is bad as long as she is active during the day. I have put some crib toys with her at night so when she wakes up in the morning she has something to play with. Do you think this is bad for her and do you think she gets to much sleep?


Please NO smart a** comments from people who don't have kids, all I want is other parents comments and opinions.....THANKS

2007-02-06 13:35:40 · 14 answers · asked by blah blah blah 5

My son is 16 months old and he is still eating stage 3 and stage 2 baby food..he will only take a couple bites of table food and then he hits the fork or spoon..and i tried the gerber graduates but he only eats like 2-3 bites and his done...everyone looks at me weird cause i feed my 16 month old baby food...is what im doin ok...and will he eventually eat table food soon??? please i need answers!! first time mom love kimberly chenot

2007-02-06 12:50:42 · 21 answers · asked by kimberly c 2

2007-02-06 12:39:17 · 10 answers · asked by Devin L 1

my son wets frequently and he is 5 years old. should he take medicine? or just wear pull ups and have plastic sheets??

2007-02-06 12:10:04 · 6 answers · asked by dom_da_donkey_holla 1

Nala Grace Jones is the most disrespectful child ever. She's my daughter so no worries... We shower her with gifts yet she STILL talks back/hits/kicks/punches it's getting to be way too much for me to handle. I shower her in gifts because I feel sorry for her and I love her. Should I buy her more gifts?? we have the money I'm serious I hear bribery works miracles

2007-02-06 11:28:17 · 20 answers · asked by bob_bobbith 1

Should I be a man or is it time to ramble on? I'm 30 years old by the way.

2007-02-06 11:23:25 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-06 11:07:19 · 13 answers · asked by kimberlydj20 1

For those of you mom's that have head strong three year old son's...how do you get them to mind you when they are at their peak of throwing a tantrum??? I have tried time out, I have tried taking away toys, I have tried ignoring him, I have tried spanking the butt, I have tried just about everything...I know that my face and my tone show that I have had enough and he just keeps on pressing on!!!! Any different ideas??

2007-02-06 10:28:24 · 11 answers · asked by Ladybug 2

I was sitting waiting to see the doctor well their was this one man sitting holding his head (I guess a bad headache) anyhow there was a woman and a baby sitting next to me and the baby was crying (less than 6 months old) and all of a sudden that man looked at that woman and said "I will give you 20 bucks if you shut that kid up"! The woman did not say anything but i said listen here "If you don't like it them walk outside the door because this is a baby and it does not know any better and if you don't want to hear kids crying then don't come to a doctor's office".

The man got up and waited outside the doctor office' door.
What would you have said?

2007-02-06 10:23:36 · 25 answers · asked by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7

My daughter is 3 and a complete diva. She can be very bossy and if she wants something she wants it right now. She has never been the type to throw a fit in public but at home she typically gets her way. All in all she's very independent. I'm afraid the line between child and parent is getting a little blurred.

I use time-out and that is effective sometimes. I really don't want to spank her. However, her father does at his house so I'm wondering if this is why she behaves so poorly at my house because she knows I'm not going to do anything drastic about it.

I guess what I'm asking is how do I redefine the boundary between parent and child without going overboard?

2007-02-06 10:23:04 · 11 answers · asked by mll804 2

inhav a sis and she seems to get what she wants

2007-02-06 10:18:54 · 11 answers · asked by becky r 1

He wants it because all the other older kids he plays with have it, and he is the only one who isn't allowed. How old can they have it??

2007-02-06 10:09:34 · 16 answers · asked by blahblahblah 5

Twice now when I have gone to the grocery store. Someone pulls in next to me while I am clearly unloading children. They look at me while walking away and with their remote blast thier car alarm/horn. This makes me jump and scares my daughter half to death and makes her scream in terror. I tried parking farther away but it happened again. Is it my place to say anything? Do I have rights or is their right to set their alarm anytime anyplace more important than mine or my babies hearing. Do you think they may have done it on purpose?

2007-02-06 10:04:50 · 11 answers · asked by amanda_momof3 2

I was in class today and my teacher was wearing a low cut shirt and she reached in her drawer & sorta bent to the side and i caught a peek of her nipple,and i got a hard-on right there!Anyways she noticed my huge booner through my khaki's and smiled at me,then i ran to the bathroom and school was over so i went home,what should i do tommorrow,i meAN SHE DIDNT SEEM LIKE IT WAS FUNNY,SHE GAVE ME A WEIRD SMIRK?

2007-02-06 10:04:41 · 10 answers · asked by makaveli0979 2

my daughter needs to go to schol on friday in a nursery rhyme costume. i am on a limited budget and only 2 days laft. could anyone please suggest a cheap and chearful costume that i could possible make. thanks

2007-02-06 10:02:54 · 11 answers · asked by emma1to10 2

I'm looking for information to put in a baby book from Nov 4, 2006. I have a few things, but didn't get as much as I wanted to because, well, things were kind of hectic. Any help?

2007-02-06 09:36:40 · 3 answers · asked by metropolisbeefjerky 1

I dred the days I have to ask my daughter to clean her room. It's a never ending battle that I'm almost positive will get worse with age! I have tried threatening her by telling her I will throw away what is not picked up or offered her treats after she is done...but it almost never gets done. I want her to understand that this is her responsibility. I don't expect her room to be spotless but instead a comfortable place for her to play in. So how can I get her to become more motivated without losing my hair!? Thanks!!!

2007-02-06 09:17:56 · 19 answers · asked by pinkierose 1