Toddler & Preschooler - May 2007

I'm getting some good replies on my other question, but people keep suggesting Disney animated films even though I asked them not to. (We love them but are tired of them.) Hopefully I'll avoid them altogether with this question. Plus, I'm trying the parent section rather than the movie section. So let's hear it, parents!

Which family movies that are NOT animated do you like to watch with your kids?

2007-05-04 05:33:11 · 24 answers · asked by Neerdowellian 6

my 18 month old throws an absolute fit when it's time for his diaper changes. He writhes and flails and screams and rolls away as hard as he can to avoid them. I have to try to pin him down with one arm and/or legs to change him with the other. We have had poop everywhere once it's over and I have to clean it up. I can't figure out what he hates so bad- he tries to get away before I even get him to lie down. Sometimes he lies for it in front of the tv but even that doesn't always work anymore. Please help!! I can't do this 5 times a day anymore.

2007-05-04 04:50:15 · 8 answers · asked by waitingwillfill 2

2007-05-04 04:37:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-03 21:27:02 · 12 answers · asked by neelmamunir 1

I currently work at a daycare that is open from 630-6. Some of my kids believe it or not, are there that long. I have 4-5 yr olds. I have 2 afternoon kindergarteners in my class b/c they take morning kindergarten classes in public school. I treat my class just like a regular class and do all the educational activities required etc... My director came to me today and told me that they do not need naps anymore. I have one child that does not sleep and is very disruptive. He bangs on the walls and claps his hands loudly. Even when he is given quiet activities, he is not quiet. All the other 16 kids sleep for at least an hr to an hr and a half. Most of their parents ask me to ensure they do sleep. There is only a 45 minute mandatory quiet time and then they can read books/get up. How do I convince her that if they do not get a rest period that they are going to be miserable which is going to cause more probs in the afternoon? I have to add that she sends 3-4 yr olds in my room b/c they

2007-05-03 19:03:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-03 15:53:08 · 9 answers · asked by Eb 1

I made turkey burger patties with mashed potatoes and gravy the other day and (after refusing his chunky baby food for dinner) he ate his whole helping and LOVED it! I really want him to be able to eat dinner at the table with us, but what should I make? Are there any things that I really shouldn't be feeding him yet?

2007-05-03 14:32:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i know you need one for a home day care but what if i only want to take care of two or three kids would i still need to be licensed here in california

2007-05-03 14:23:07 · 4 answers · asked by rose 2

for the next few mondays im going to babysit my neighbors kids, ages 3,3 and 5. the 3 and 5 yearolds are girls, and the other 3 yearold is a boy. i need activities to keep the kids busy for 2 1/2 hours while their mother is at a church group thing. ive already taken all the classes, but im coming up blank with new activities to keep them busy. something like hand games or something not messy that we could do on a carpeted area without too much noise. sharing is an issue for these kids, the little boy screams alot when something is taken away from him.
the kids like hide and seek but its been getting sort of old.

2007-05-03 13:51:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anon omus 5

2007-05-03 13:29:41 · 10 answers · asked by srjmhottie17 2

i feel she will steal her from me when im a sleep my daughter has her own room i feel i should put locks on her door, but it sounds insane. this women has 5 boys and really wants a little girl. my fiance and i are petrified what more can i do, she is creeping about outside my house all day. help what more can i do

2007-05-03 13:24:28 · 20 answers · asked by babywales89 1

My daughter is almost 27 months old and seems really bored at home. She has been in daycare part-time for the past 6 months (it is now up to 4 half days a week), but I've noticed an increase in activity and restlessness while home. She has many, many toys and I often buy new ones (so a lack of toys can't be a reason).

Is it just her age? Or does it sound like she's ready for more time in daycare? Does she need the extract social interaction and stimulation?

2007-05-03 12:51:28 · 8 answers · asked by Kim 3

I know to give him lots of fluids and pedialyte to replace elecrolytes lost, but I was wandering what might help the nausea? Im on my way to the store, if anyone has some quick answers.

2007-05-03 12:01:14 · 6 answers · asked by RAW29 3

oh my god. what do i do? is she gonna be a lesbian now. i went to use the restroom last night around midnight and she was sitting on the bathroom floor looking at her daddys playboy magazine. i don't know how long she was in there be i caught her. somebody please help. is she gonna turn in to a lesbian now? should i blow her daddys brains out??? what would you do?

2007-05-03 10:56:03 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a three year old that has recently been put in daycare. Before she went to daycare she had started to hit. The daycare has said that they have to place her in time out alot because of the hitting. What would be a good way to discipline her when she goes to time out for hitting while at her daycare?

Note that I have been working with her to stop hitting at home. I don't know why she continues to do it so much while she is at her daycare.

2007-05-03 09:48:33 · 13 answers · asked by Waiting on Bennett Cole 3

I'm afraid that my son may have autism. I have done online research and I'm just not sure. I've read that autistic children like to play alone, but my son is an only child and has no one to play with. He does cover his ears a lot and doesn't answer to his name and repeats everything he hears. My son can learn song very quickly but doesn't talk much. I'm on the fence with this. Help!!

2007-05-03 08:53:56 · 15 answers · asked by n3wmommy 1

The little girl just comes into my house and destroys stuff. she sleeps over on school nights, and eats all the food in the house! She talks back to my husband and I and picks on my son Preston. She teaches my daughter bad stuff, and pulls the dogs' tails. What in the heck do I do to get this little brat to stay out of my home? My house isn't even a home anymore, it's a pig pen because of this little brat. She stole from me yesterday, and then cried because I wouldn't buy her something at the store. I tried calling the mom and discussing matters with her and it hasn't improved. I tried being sivilized, and now I'm bursting with anger. Her mother even had the right to yell at me for telling my daughter to stay away from her kid. If I lock the doors, the kid yells at my door step 'till I let her in! She's like a stray dog or something. I'm six months pregnate and it's tirefull to chase my own kids, let alone a extra one. Oh, and I told my son that if he belived in santa there was one.

2007-05-03 08:41:32 · 13 answers · asked by aliciatyler 1

The little girl just comes into my house and destros stuff. she sleeps over on school nights, and eats all the food in the house! She talks back to my husband and I and picks on my son Preston. She teaches my daughter bad stuff, and pulls the dogs' tails. What in the heck do I do to get this little brat to stay out of my home? My house isn't even a home anymore, it's a pig pen because of this little brat. She stole from me yesterday, and then cried because I wouldn't buy her something at the store. I tried calling the mom and discussing matters with her and it hasn't improved. I tried being sivilized, and now I'm bursting with anger. Her mother even had the right to yell at me for telling my daughter to stay away from her kid. If I lock the doors, the kid yells at my door step 'till I let her in! She's like a stray dog or something. I'm six months pregnate and it's tirefull to chase my own kids, let alone a extra one. Oh, and I told my son that if he belived in santa there was one.

2007-05-03 08:40:40 · 15 answers · asked by aliciatyler 1

My 2 yr old daughter is spending the weekend with her and we are going out of town. does anyone have a type of form i need to write out for my mother incase my daughter gets injured and needs surgery, or medical attention? i am leaving her insurence cards and know i need to do a waiver as well. thanks!!!

2007-05-03 07:52:53 · 3 answers · asked by Carrie H 5

What would be a kid friendly vaction spot for a two year old?

2007-05-03 07:50:05 · 16 answers · asked by BRIGHT_1 2

2007-05-03 07:27:23 · 14 answers · asked by Momma2katyandarianna 2

My son loves watching Shrek one and two. He's 2 1/2 years old and I really want to take him to the thrid movie but I don't know if he's old enough.

2007-05-03 06:57:07 · 8 answers · asked by Tara Elaine 4

2007-05-03 06:27:14 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

Whats the normal age for walking my daughter is 10 mths old she pulls her self up but won't walk or stand without holding on to things she has a big vocabulary but walking i don't think is ever gonna happen

2007-05-03 06:26:38 · 13 answers · asked by Alyssasmommy06 1

My son is sick . He has a doctors appointment today but was wondering maybe if someone has had this with there kids and give me a heads up . He's been running high fevers he has this weird rash all over his body his lips are sore and swollon he has a horrible sore throat and also with this rash his genitale area is reall swollon and flaming red in that area and the rash itself is from head to toe . Anyone have any clues ? My son is 4 years old don't know if this changes anything . Thanks

2007-05-03 06:26:15 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

she has always been a picky eater
just about started to chew until then was on pureed stuff
now she doesn't want fruit or yogurt or milk or anything i am getting very upset and angry with her
am literally forcing her to eat and have no ideas as to what to feed her
she doesn't even drink milk
what can i do
what can i feed her she gags easily too
i want to just run away at her meal times
just exhausted and frustrated

2007-05-03 06:09:03 · 9 answers · asked by moni l 1

My son is 23 months old and goes to my dads one day per week and my mother in law's 2 days per week. I will have to put him in daycare on Mondays and Tuesdays to go back to work full time and I am so nervous to do that, but I need to start making more money to help out. Any soothing suggestions for me and leaving him at a place I dont know?

2007-05-03 05:00:36 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm unabled to work due to her needs and I have no income . She gets ssi in the amount of 600 a month that barely covers the electric in the summer . I cant get social security so what can I do to help support myself and my children?

2007-05-03 04:15:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 2 1/2, since he was born I have had no problems getting him to eat. He was always a good eater. Recently, he has not been eating proper foods. He will take a few bites and say he doesnt like it or doesnt want it. Some people say that he is just going tru a stage that all kids do, but I am not sure what to do. He only likes sweets and cakes. In the mornings he eats his breakfast, but just snacks throughout the day. He also goes to his Nana's house while I am at work, and she gives him all that he wants. I choose not to give him sweets, instead try to give him fruits. So does she, but even still, he is not getting his vegies or meats in. Help me, what is the cause, and what can I do to help him like normal foods again? Could a change of place be one reason he isnt eating. Since we moved out of his Nana's house it seems to be the start of this odd behaviour. (before we lived at his nana's we lived in America, we now live in our own house in scotland) Any ideas will be helpful.

2007-05-03 03:31:17 · 7 answers · asked by Taddy 2

She doesn't use diapers at all now and is 2 and a half years old. We are planning a car trip next month cross country so I need to get her to use them before we go. Last time we were out she had an accident even though I toook her to the potty 3 times.

2007-05-03 03:27:19 · 6 answers · asked by rose45 1