Toddler & Preschooler - March 2007

2007-03-19 07:44:53 · 4 answers · asked by marge 1

2007-03-19 07:44:22 · 25 answers · asked by marge 1

my nephew Jonah, 3 years old, is living with us and i think he may have autism. he can only say a few words, no sentences, and will sit and play for hours in a corner by himself. also he will pull at his ears and cries a lot. he's very attached to me and my 17 year old daughter and won't be with anyone else. we've taken him to the doctor and they are running tests. they think the problem with his ears is that everything he hears is magnified 5 x louder so any loud noise hurts him. does any one have an autistic child, what are the symptoms? please help. any and all info would be greatly appreciated.

2007-03-19 07:41:53 · 6 answers · asked by luv my kids nasty comm. unwanted 1

Can anyone out there give me any factual knowledge, as to whether it is harmful for mother's to leave their children to go out and work?

I've not worked since my first child was born but am planning on going back to work 20 hours per week (4 hours per day) and my youngest who is 22 months will have to be left with a childminder for this time. My eldest is 4, and is at nursery most of the time, though will have to have two sessions with the childminder, and obviously all sessions during school holidays etc. He starts school in September, so he won't be at the childminders at all after then. I still intend for my youngest to start nursery when he's 3, so he'll still get to mix with children as he normally would....but I want to know about the psychological aspects for him!? He's a very confident and sociable child, which is why I'm even considering it....my eldest was always very shy and clingy.

2007-03-19 07:36:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anon 4

In your opinions which is best? I have a very sociable 22 month old who doesn't care whether I'm with him or not...but I also have a very shy and clingy 4 year old who would also need part care when he's not at nursery (until he starts school in September). So I'm basically looking for something that the 4 year old will enjoy and that won't be too stressful for him....but ultimately, something the younger one will enjoy long term, because he'll be there the most.

The hours would be 10-2 daily...so my instincts tell me a childminder would be best, because a nursery is usually a full day solution isn't it?

2007-03-19 07:12:10 · 21 answers · asked by Anon 4

My 5 year old preschool daughter just informed me that I have to kiss her outside of school and I can't say "bye baby" to her anymore. She is growing up so quickly! What age did your kids start this. I thought I had at least another 4 years for this. They grow up so qucikly!!!!

2007-03-19 06:56:00 · 8 answers · asked by kelliemag 3

My mom-in-law would like to know what Chelsea would like for her first birthday. She generally spends around $50-75. I was thinking of asking for a good toy that could be also be used by my future children. Does anyone have any good suggestions?

2007-03-19 06:53:07 · 6 answers · asked by Laura H 5

My parents are soemtimes home with my son while I am at work and that is when the real trouble begins. He calls them names and sometimes to jump on them. They try to talk, yell or punish him but it still does not work. So they have given up and allow "The Disney Channel" to raise my child for an hour. You would think an hour can do no harm but it does. He has become lazy in school and only wants to watch his favorite shows. He knows every Jump in song but cannot follow his school work. He has lost his motvation! Even when I request my parents not the put the TV on they complained that they are tired and this is the only way he stays still and listen. Please, do not suggest to me not to leave him with them b/c I do not do it by choice. I do not get home from work until 7 and afterschool closed at 6. So it is always an hour of frustration for them and me? How do I do this with no support from my parents? I do I take control so far away?

2007-03-19 06:48:54 · 12 answers · asked by Mommy knows best! 1

A lot of stores have their boots clearanced right now and I'd like to buy ahead for next year. My 2 yr old wears a 6 to 6 1/2 right now, I'm trying to guess what she'd wear next fall (October/November). Any ideas on how to guess what size your child would be wearing about 7 or 8 months from now? I know it won't be exact for sure, just a guess...

2007-03-19 06:45:29 · 12 answers · asked by Trouble's Mama 5

my 3 year old nephew is so bad (hits,yells,grabs knifes ......what is the best punishment my sister could give give other than taking him to a psycologist ???

what punishment/activity would make him be more calmed ?

2007-03-19 06:42:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 6 year old is going on a field trip to legoland out here in cali i feel its to far its a hour 1/2 away what should i do?? do you think it's to far for me to let her go?? and would i be a bad mom if i said she cant go?? Please help im so worried>>

Thanks

2007-03-19 06:29:14 · 24 answers · asked by flaca 2

PLEASE!! I am in desperate help....Does anybody have any birthday places for my 5year old daughter. She's wants to have it Chuckie cheese, but I think that is too common, any ideas. Remember I live in Toronto, Canada

2007-03-19 06:29:05 · 13 answers · asked by maggieb_1404 2

How significant are emotions within children's lives?

2007-03-19 06:25:55 · 10 answers · asked by funkyfunkky 1

He does pretty good with water bottles with only the occasional spill and he does clean up after himself (when told) when he does make a mess. What do you think? Thanks!

2007-03-19 06:18:23 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just found out that my hubby left our sons stroller outside all winter... it got covered up with snow... and i just found it yesterday... what should i do now that i found it to keep it from getting moldy...? i really don't have the money to get a new one... and the one we're using right now is on it's last legs... please if this has happened to you or you know what i should do i'd really appreciate feedback... thanks...

2007-03-19 05:54:50 · 8 answers · asked by damiens_mommy_05 2

My son has had a high fever (103-104 at night, 99-101 during the day) for 4 days now. I had taken him to the doctor yesterday and was told he had tonsillitis, since it was viral there was not much we could do but wait it out. His fever shows no sign of going away yet and he's so miserable (I'm giving him plenty of tylenol, he's drinking lots of fuids but refusing to eat) - anyways, how much longer would you wait until going to the doctor again? thanks!!!

2007-03-19 05:44:25 · 19 answers · asked by Mom 6

Hi I have a 2 1/2 year old and ever since he was about a year he sometimes like about couple of months would wake up and tried to walk and could not his knees would just give out and hurt. I would be so bad that he could not walk at all and would just crawl instead i took him to the doctor twice and they took x-rays and said there was nothing wrong with him! then I told my mom and she said my lil sister when she was about the same age she had the same problem. They also took her to get tests done and nothing came up! And it still happens up to today he will tell me his knee hurts then around mid day he is better! Do any of you have had the same problem? Also he slleps on his stomach could this have anything to do with it? Please help!

2007-03-19 05:42:59 · 7 answers · asked by *Loving my two boys* 3

2007-03-19 05:40:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

She is 11 months old. she was a colic baby and after treatment became normal after 4th month. But she is adamant by nature. Always compelles us to carry her out. Jumps out of pram and cought. Her sleep is disturbed by even small noices.
But otherwise she is a normal baby and no problkem with eating. age wise growth is normal.
doctors say she is normal. How to discipline her.

2007-03-19 05:32:58 · 9 answers · asked by marsh man 3

my son is turning 1 and i am going to switch to whole milk instead of formula, however i am not sure how much milk he hosul heav ein a day? i am going to ask the doctor but im jsut asking around to see what ideas yous ahve, any ideas? please answer!@

2007-03-19 05:32:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter will wake up crying a couple times a night everynight and atleast once a week she will cry so hard that she will gag and throw up. After that she goes back to sleep and I dont hear from her the rest of the night. This is happening way too often I'm afraid she might be damging her insides as much as she is throwing up.

2007-03-19 05:30:05 · 8 answers · asked by genie2grntwshs4u 1

My son who is 5 and my daughter who is two wake up occasionally at night crying, usually complaining that their leg hurts. I've been told its "growing pains", that some children actually feel some pain during a growth spurt. Just wondering if anyone else's child has had this, and if so, how did you deal with it? I've tried massaging their legs but did resort to giving them Tylenol a couple of times. thanks!!

2007-03-19 05:28:21 · 14 answers · asked by Mom 6

I am looking for a website that is for stay at home moms? I have 3 under 3ys (3yr w/ apraxia, 2yr w/speech delay and 6mo old) and a 7 & 10yr old (w/ Bipolar/ADHD - so she isn't much help!). My day flies by and I don't get anything accomplished. My husband is getting aggrevated and so am I. Also, I am mentally tired all the time from being with the kids 24/7. I do get a break now and then but it's not enough time. I need help with setting a reasonable schedule for daily tasks, kid time, quick/easy dinner & lunch ideas (receipes). We are also self employed and I have office work to get done. I feel like a pinball bouncing from kid to kid to task to kid etc. Are there ANY websites that address these kinds of things? oh, not to be rude or anything at all, but I would like to find websites and not advice. Thanks!

2007-03-19 05:26:28 · 6 answers · asked by nona35 1

ok so i have a kid that is 4 years old and he still wears diaoers and i really want him to use the bathroom and his mom always say i need to teach him since were both guys and we both have (u know what) so i need some ways to teach him

2007-03-19 05:09:33 · 10 answers · asked by ilov3brianna 2

2007-03-19 04:33:18 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

How in the world do i get him to sleep in his crib lol... it should be a toddler bed. But he likes to hug me and fall asleep. How do i get him to stay in his little bed? a stuffed animal hasnt worked. Is it time for him to go to his little bed or they will eventually wanna sleep in their own bed?

2007-03-19 04:14:48 · 14 answers · asked by sourgirl 3

he will be 2 in 2 weeks and i wanna give him something that he likes. We were planning to give him the "disney car's power wheels lightning mcqueen" but its sold out everywhere. I wanna give him turles, in a plastic aquarium or is he too little to take care of them, i know he already feeds the fish we have. Any suggestions ?

2007-03-19 04:06:24 · 12 answers · asked by sourgirl 3

2007-03-19 03:57:12 · 17 answers · asked by houtskc 3

every time they are in there. They take too much out. THey do have responsibilities in the house, but it is always an argument. I do not give in and do it myself. We have also used sticker charts etc. HELP, they're making me crazy. ages 8, 6, and 3

2007-03-19 03:48:06 · 11 answers · asked by Proud Mama of 4 6

I feel like I should be able to figure this out on my own. I have potty trained many kids before but my son, who is 3 yrs old, has been pee-pee potty trained since last summer...no problem! But the one time he pooped in the potty, he looked at it, backed up and has never done it again! I have tried everything....reading on potty, candy, incentives, big boy underwear, etc. He just runs and hides and I have only caught him twice in the process and ran him to the potty. He doesn't care that it's on his bottom...he doesn't seem to even notice sometimes that he's done it! He starts preschool in the fall and I have GOT to get him fully trained. Any new ideas, personal stories that worked for you? I would be most grateful for an answer that will solve this problem!!
:)Thanks!

2007-03-19 03:28:24 · 2 answers · asked by Christi D 2