Toddler & Preschooler - July 2007

My son's dad lives with his mom and step dad out in the country. His stepdad has a rifle next to their sliding glass door, because he likes to "target shoot" with the squirrels that mess with their birdfeeders (sigh, i know...). My son goes to visit every other weekend with his dad in that house. I had asked him probably 6 months ago (last time i was over there and saw where the gun was, as he lives 4 hours away) to put it up when our son is there, and he said he would. Well i had to drive all the way to go get my son today (usually we meet halfway) and i saw again the gun in plain view just leaning against the wall. I pulled my sons dad aside and brought it up, and he said its not his gun, and the step dad wont put it up, just in case its needed quickly (for a squuirrel??)...i am now very hesitant to send my son back there, because all it would take is 30 seconds of unsupervision to get badly injured or killed. What do i do? Should i talk to step dad? Not let my son there? Any ideas?

2007-07-08 17:08:07 · 13 answers · asked by Jessica 3

My 26 month old daughter is a very energetic, fun-loving, wonderful kid who loves to learn letters, numbers and colors...unfortunately, that has translated into her artistic expression on my walls! Thank God for washable crayons! She scribbles all over the walls and then shows me proudly the "W" "M" "S" "O" "2" "1" "shark" bloop-bloop (fish)", etc... that she's made! I love that she's creative and intelligent, I just wish it wouldn't be on my walls! :( Yes, she has tons of paper and coloring books...it's that she knows their washable because she likes to help me use the wipes to clean the walls...what can I do to stop this? Any tips or personal experience stories? Also, she did it with pen once--how do I get THAT off? Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks! :)

2007-07-08 16:04:14 · 12 answers · asked by nancydeanna 6

These are my major dilemas: 1) Does not want to stay dry at home, but willingly uses the potty in public places. 2) He's outgrown size 6 diapers and pull-ups do not absorb as well, but he won't tell me that he's wet, so pull-ups fail (on my couch!) 3) Uses the potty well at home if he's naked, but he's so active I'm afraid he's going to hurt himself if he runs around like that, plus I think it's a little taboo. 4) He seems to "act out" (misbehave, push little brother, whine) when he needs to go, but says he doesn't want to go then has an accident.

Should I be more demanding or let him pee all over my house???? I encourage him when he does right, how should I respond when he doesn't? How do I make sure that he knows it's wrong to pee in the house or at the kitchen table without scolding him?

2007-07-08 15:30:55 · 12 answers · asked by Beloved93 2

Recently I've notice that my dog has been a bit temperamental with my baby. One time in the high chair my son was reaching toward the dog and she snapped at him. He pulled his had away. I didn't see what happened, but heard it. On another day my son was laying with me in the chair and leaned over to the dog that was laying on the floor and the dog growled under her breath. My son is about to turn a year old and is starting to really move around the house (crawling). Today, as the baby crawled by the dog, she barked and snapped at him. I got so scared and my husband smacked the dog. Is there anything I can do to make this work. I've had this dog (Lab/Shepard/greyhound mix) for almost 10 years. She has been a great dog, but has seemed more aggressive toward other dogs since my husband came into my life. What can I do to make the dog more accepting of the baby. I don't want to get rid of the dog, but I'm afraid for my baby.

2007-07-08 14:40:37 · 14 answers · asked by Lil'Mama 2

i have a 18mnth old little boy he is so buzy he must touch everything i know thats what kids do but he also very rough he hits and bite other kids, his dad myself and i have no idea on how to dicipline him. hes not talkn yet so i dont know what to do. can anybody hlp me out.

2007-07-08 13:41:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I put him to sleep at a certain time and it takes me two hours or more to get him to go to sleep. It gets fustrating and I just want to know what I can do. Without all the fuss.

2007-07-08 13:28:13 · 10 answers · asked by Loyreen A 1

Whenever I sit to study my 2-1/2 Yr old begins to beg for attention. It is usually the two of us at home in the evening alone. He does not have anyone else to play with and he will not watch tv alone without me. He will not let me give speaches in public or teach classes. He wants me to hold him when my attention is diverted from him. What is a good approach to gitting him out of this stage?

2007-07-08 10:36:38 · 22 answers · asked by Zeak_30120 1

My son vomited a little yesterday then developed a fever in the night. He is not vomiting today but still has fever. Gave Tylenol and sponge bath. He is not tugging at ear or saying it hurts. Might this be a passing infection of something else. How long would he have fever from ear infection?

2007-07-08 09:55:51 · 5 answers · asked by Samantha 3

My little girl is 3 and 1/2. She has been fully potty trained for about 5 months. Just recently she has become afraid of automatic flush pottys. One flushed before she was ready about 3-4 weeks ago and scared her. Now she is scared of all public toilets even the normal kind. And not just a little frightened...terrified. She's a really sweet girl and isn't just trying to get her way. It's an all out phobia. I was so upset the other night out at dinner that I just let her go in the grass in the back of the restaurant :o(. I don't know what to do. Any suggestions?

2007-07-08 09:32:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

She (15 months) tries to lift my shirt when we're in public lol. How can I show her it's not "eating" time now?
She always starts to cry..

2007-07-08 08:36:34 · 17 answers · asked by Pie 3

i need help with find a class for my girls

2007-07-08 04:25:44 · 2 answers · asked by Ruth N 1

2007-07-08 04:02:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My two year old son will laugh at me when I tell him no for doing something wrong. I tell him firmly that he's done something wrong or I'll just tell him no. I also follow up with a warning such as a time out. However, he will laugh at me as I get on too him. Is there anything that I am doing wrong and why won't he respect my authority? I am going done to his level and being firm with him but he just laughs at me. Help me...please!

2007-07-08 03:40:14 · 7 answers · asked by amagroomertx 2

She eats everything! shes 16 months and today for example she has had 210mls of formula 2 pieces of toast for breakfast then she had a bowl of cereal (Cherios) then she had a tub of yoghurt then she had a small bag of buiscuts then a medium sized tin of spaghetti for lunch then shes had another 2 peices of toast and a banana and shes had about 5 milk arrowroots through the day - we haven't even gotten to dinner yet! Do you think this is too much? She drinks a lot to (only water wont drink anything else)

2007-07-07 19:56:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

The kid is around 5 or 6 years old. How are you supposed to get them to listen to you if they just won't listen to you and do what they tell you?

2007-07-07 18:38:22 · 19 answers · asked by Adel 6

My daughter is 15 months old and learning to walk. She had a fall tonight on a linoleum covered concrete floor. She hit the back of her head and has a big "welp" that is about an inch long and about a 1/4 of an inch wide. There is a goose-egg at the very top of it. She isn't disoriented, acting fine. She wouldn't let me keep ice on it. Called the Dr. and she told me to go ahead and put her to bed, but wake her up in 2 hours to make sure she's walking and talking normally. Anyone else had this happen? This is my first child and I'm really freaked out.

2007-07-07 16:48:18 · 21 answers · asked by Christy 3

My son has been potty trained fully since right b/f he turned 3 years old. However he still wears diapers to bed and to take a nap. We don't give him any water b/f bed and have him go pee and he still wakes up with a full diaper Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

2007-07-07 16:27:32 · 18 answers · asked by mommyto2 2

2007-07-07 16:07:45 · 11 answers · asked by JACKiE 1

My sister refuses to listen to me or my mother. I am the one usually taking care of her during the day and she just doesnt listen. Ive tried reward, yelling, punishment, everything you name it. She is three years old. I have spanked her before, but I dont do it that often. Please help me with this. I dont know how much longer I can deal with this.

2007-07-07 10:26:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are traveling with toddler on a 2 1/2 hour flight for the first time. We are going to bring her carseat. Wondering if you have any suggestions on lugging everything around. Also any recs on strollers that would be perfect for travel/and for Disney. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks :)

2007-07-07 09:03:43 · 7 answers · asked by Lovely L 1

I'm a SAHM of two boys ages 1yr and almost 3. Looking to watch acouple toddlers in my home to supplement our bills... While I'm not licensed I do have first aid cert/CPR.. I have a modest ranch in a really nice neighborhood, a private, fenced in yard with age appropriate toys. A/C and a downstairs playroom family room... My home is childproof. I wanted to charge for full-time $150 a week which included 2 meals/2 snacks the parents are responsible for formula if any and diapers if any as well as a change of clothes for each child.. I had a woman interested that I was willing to drop the price from $150-$125 however she needed me from 5:30 am - 5:30 pm M-F. She said that I was charging too much... Another woman wanted me to watch her child full time as well 32-40 hours, so I dropped it again to $100 and she said I was charging too much I've called other daycares and I'm wanting 1/2 or less than those... What is up with people and not wanting to pay? I live in Ohio suburb of Cleveland

2007-07-07 07:53:34 · 13 answers · asked by pebblespro 7

My baby is 18 months old and weighs only 9 kgs. How do I increase her appetite for solids. Advise the right baby food for weight gain.

2007-07-07 07:00:19 · 11 answers · asked by marijuana 1

2007-07-07 06:55:39 · 9 answers · asked by tricksy_mama 2

daughter has been having some REAL attitude issues,but mainly at night. I have an 8 year old son and he is relativly calm in nature. She has always been very head strong and stubborn. But over the last 2 weeks she is not listening to ANYTHING I say,she wont answer me when I ask her questions and when I am trying to put her to bed at night she will scream,squeal, shreak,swing, kick,and just be out right nasty to me. I have tried spanking her-its like I didnt even do it. When she shrills in my face and the asking her to stop,spanking her, threatning to take away a favorite toy, doesnt work I tried to lightly pop her in the mouth with one of my fingers.THAT did not even work. There has been some additional stress in the family do to my mothers Cancer, but this just seems so out of sorts for her. I ususally give my kids choices throughout the day, they get 2-3 choices on what they want to eat,drink,play,etc. I like to have them make their own choices. Any suggestions on what I can try?HELP

2007-07-07 05:02:56 · 7 answers · asked by Pantherswin 2

Whenwas the last time you stuck you thumbs in your ears, and wiggled your fingers while saying, "Nyeh, NYEH, nyen, nyeh, NYEH!!!!!"????
I just taught my little niece to do that yesterday.... I hope my sister appreciates the QUALITY teaching time I spend with the little rug-rat....

What should I teach her next week?

2007-07-07 04:25:57 · 6 answers · asked by cme2bleve 5

i know all children can be demanding at times but my three year old daughter is getting impossible, she calls me every few mins to pick up things shes dropped,if im on the phone she drags out of my arm till i let her say hello, she asks for drinks food etc when im takling to someone, and the worse thing is i give into her demands without thinking. she is our sixth child so the older ones tend to run around after her, and find every little thing she does funny.i know its my giving in that has to change but now when i tell her im busy she starts crying that i dont love her and winges for the whole day ......anyone any ideas.

2007-07-07 04:06:53 · 26 answers · asked by dollyk 6

She said she gave it to her through out the week

2007-07-07 02:20:18 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thanks.

2007-07-07 02:18:45 · 9 answers · asked by moto.princess 1

Lately, my 2 1/2 year old son has been randomly vomiting, usually after meals. He's not sick. He has no temperature and does not complain of any pain. He just stops playing for minute, pukes, and then runs off again and keeps playing. Over the last 3 weeks, it's happened maybe 8 times and I'm truly baffled. His doctor said just to watch him and bring him in if it gets worse.
Anyone ever heard of this???

2007-07-06 16:18:33 · 6 answers · asked by peanutsmom 3

2007-07-06 15:41:32 · 24 answers · asked by sonia t 1