Toddler & Preschooler - July 2007

My 23 month old is having nightmares and can't wake up? My mother says they are night terrors. What are they and how are they diffrent from nightmares.

2007-07-25 17:15:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I will probably need to put my 2 year old son in daycare within the next month or so. It will be part time--about 15 to 20 hours a week. I will be going to visit some in the next couple of weeks. So, what kinds of questions would you ask while visiting? What would you look for to indicate that the daycare is good (or bad)? I want to make sure that they give high quality care.

These are not home daycares in case it makes any difference. I assume it will be okay to ask questions. Right?

Also, are there preschools for children this age? If so, what would the difference between a daycare and preschool be? Thanks for any ideas and input.

2007-07-25 16:59:31 · 7 answers · asked by blooming chamomile 6

My son is 2 1/2 now and no matter what I do he will not use the potty. His favorite thing in the whole world is elmo so I have tried buying elmo underwear, baby elmo that uses the potty, an elmo dvd that helps kids potty train, and an elmo potty. He doesnt even care when he goes to the bathroom on himself. He could go hours with poop on his little butt and he wouldn't care lol. Any suggestions I will try anything at this point!!!

2007-07-25 16:51:27 · 11 answers · asked by Latrice L 2

Has your child have an accident while in public, tell me about it.

2007-07-25 16:31:12 · 3 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3

My son threw up at walmart this weekend. Poor baby has the tummy flu.

2007-07-25 16:16:28 · 26 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3

It's a long storey, so I won't explain it, but I actually saw this happen to another child. My nephew was playing with this child. I thought it was the child's father, but when the child left with a woman, and the man who hit him stayed behind, I realised with horror that this man hit a complete strangers child.

2007-07-25 12:16:37 · 38 answers · asked by TOQ 2

When he says "L" words such as Love, Life, Lynne it comes out like wove, wife, or when. What are some exercises to get him to pronnounce the words correctly?

2007-07-25 11:40:04 · 13 answers · asked by SunShine1 2

Okay, I'll try this category since everyone else answers were nonsense.

Here is the situtation:
I am a single parent who will be moving to a smaller community (22,000 people versus 1.3 million) and have a few dilemmas.

Career Dilemma:

First, I already have an Associates Degree in general studies.

I want to change careers as well as just relocating. Most job advertisements require only a high school diploma (only 20% of the town has an AS or BA).

I am looking into short term education opportunities where I am living now. Would it be better to get additional program certificates in one specific area (such as accounting) or get course certificates in a variety of areas? I just want to be able to get a job there.

Family Dilemma:

How do I explain the move to my son? He will be four when we move and really hates change.

2007-07-25 09:51:48 · 5 answers · asked by operaphantom2003 4

When my son was 18-months-old his doctor at the time said he should be putting 2 words together. The doctor recommended a free speech therapy program through the county school system. Well, when my son turned 20-months-old he sky rocketed in speech and when the speech teacher comes to my home I feel like there is no need for her to come. She only comes to my home once a month because she said he is doing so great he only needs her to come once a month. She said my son is technically not receiving speech therapy, because they have not found a need to bring in the actual speech pathologist yet. My son is now 2-years-old and the speech teacher said today that he is speaking in his age range now and wouldn't probably qualify for their speech program if retested. She still plans to come once a month, but I am wondering why should I continue this program if my son is doing so great and doesn't need it? Should I continue with it anyway just to be on the safe side?

2007-07-25 09:27:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

my baby is 1 and anytime she is not sleeping she is screaming. how do i keep my cool and not do something i will regret? this has been going on for about 2 1/2 weeks, the doctor just says to give her medicine. it doesn't work. help!! desperate.

2007-07-25 09:25:21 · 11 answers · asked by tiffany s 1

My little guy want's to be like his big brothers so bad. He can take off his diaper by himself, he says potty and runs to the bathroom, and stands there like the big boys. But that's all. He hasn't been able to make the potty come out. Is this common. My older two never had that problem. They just couldn't get there in time. What are some ways to help him. He wants to do it so bad.

2007-07-25 09:04:27 · 10 answers · asked by threecrowleyboys 2

My son has never sat in a pram in India and may put up a tantrum when asked to sit in one.

2007-07-25 08:28:33 · 31 answers · asked by HAWRIE 1

2007-07-25 07:32:41 · 13 answers · asked by espi824 1

ok, first let me tell you that kindergarten IS NOT a requirement in my state, and this is the first year that they have all day kindergarten instead of the am/afternoon stuff. i have been carefully weighing my options here, for the simple fact that my school is very picky. for instance, one of the requirements that they have is the child HAS to be able to write their name. now while my boys aren't 100% on it, they do get it pretty close. they know their abc's but don't always recognize the letters. they know numbers, but don't always recognize the number. they cannot read yet, which is not unusual. They will be 5 at the end of July. Perosnally, i do not think that they are ready to start-and i would much rather have them wait til next year to start instaed of having them start & the teachers deciding they aren't ready & sending them home. i believe that would upset them. does this make sense to anyone?

2007-07-25 07:15:14 · 7 answers · asked by stazia81 2

MY TODLER USE A BAD THEN PUT A PACIFIER IN HER MOUTH SO I DON'T MAKE HER REPEAT WHAT SHE SAID
I WANT TO MAKE HER TROW AWAY A TOY EVERY TIME SHE SWARES AND CLEAN HER MOUTH WITH SOAP HOW DO I DO THIS?

2007-07-25 07:05:42 · 14 answers · asked by josh z 1

I have tried every trick in the book to allow my little girl to eat a meal. We have tried meal prep, tv dinners and we allways sit a table with the rest of the family, since day one. If enyone can help please, all we get is, i don't like, my legs hurt or i'm not hungrey. Our little girl loves easy food and i feel she hates sitting. Wiether this is down to her condition i don't know?????

2007-07-25 07:02:44 · 4 answers · asked by clairebear76@btinternet.com 1

I have a 2 year old and I got rid of the bottles, now I cant get him to drink any milk. I have sippy cups, Ive tried straws, he hasnt drank any milk in 4 days. Does anyone have any ideas how I can get him to drink milk without it being in the bottle?

2007-07-25 06:32:40 · 11 answers · asked by Savannah 5

only water, hi, bye, mama, papa.
it's this normal?? im kind of worried, thanks

2007-07-25 05:37:59 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

this is my 3rd child and i can't firgure out why she isn't walking yet? she walks along things andwith things but not on her own. not even a first step yet?! she has figured everything else out but not this. should i be concerned?

2007-07-25 05:19:24 · 11 answers · asked by tmcblue 3

My in-laws keep our 3 month old child during the day b/c she has in home day care. The problem is they will not abide by our rules and how we want our child raised or her schedule. I don't want to offend them and I have all ready said something to them about an issue I was having before and they are still doing it. What should I do?

2007-07-25 05:09:48 · 21 answers · asked by bdlong2007 2

My son is three years old, and since he came back from his Dad's he hasn't been sleeping, or behaving. He is defiant, and refuses to comply with rules, punishments. Anyone else seen this happen in their child?

2007-07-25 03:33:52 · 7 answers · asked by vaughnc5920 3

Her voice makes my teeth hurt.

2007-07-25 02:13:14 · 13 answers · asked by clever nickname 6

My daughter is 1 year old. She only has 2 teeth on the bottom and is just starting to get her first tooth on the top. Recently I heard what sounds like her grinding her teeth. It sounds really bad. Is this normal? Is there anyway to get her to stop. I'm worried she will ruin her teeth before she even gets them all. Please help.

2007-07-25 00:57:27 · 9 answers · asked by Imak 1

My son will not go to, play with or look at his grandparents without screaming the house down!!

Anyone my age and under FINE, he is a poser for strangers ,just not our parents & older family. I am so confused by this behaviour.

i can understand our family we only see 3 times a year, but we see the other side once a week - fortnight since he has been born.
has any one else had this problem ? How do we tackle this.
Im getting snide remarks from the family he wont go to, like i'm encouraging this behaviour! HELP

2007-07-25 00:53:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-25 00:45:19 · 20 answers · asked by katey 2

to sexually stimulate themselves? I work at a daycare and a little girl does even after i've told her not to? She proceeds to lay on her stomach and rub herself against just about anything that would stimulate her. I know it's common for children to explore themselves but i don't remember being so "intuned" with my body until much later.

2007-07-24 23:50:36 · 10 answers · asked by alias p 1

my little boy was in car accdient when his uncle was driving the car. hes now in a wheelchair and i can`t help but think its my fault.

2007-07-24 23:49:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a little daughter she is 3 years and 3 months old. she dosn't speak yet.She says some words but no sentences.I went with her to a specialist and she told me that the probleme is that her brain works faster than her mouthe.Is that posible? I went with her even to a Phsycology and she sais that my daughter will eventually speak.I think she is very smart she understands everything i say ,she eats alone ,sleeps alone,goes to the toilete alone but she dosn't speak .She is using about35-40 words to express herself.The other day i heard her counting to 5 and when she saw i was watching her she stoped and placed her hands on her mouthe.Is it posible that she can already speak but she dosen" want to for some reason i can't understand ?

2007-07-24 20:14:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 5 year old niece seems to understand him well but I can barely make out his words. He can't really annunciate most sounds. He can hear well and listens and knows what you are saying. It's so hard to make out what he wants or is trying to say. He does go to daycare so you would think he picks up new words and the teachers talk to him. I managed a small childcare facility and remember that most 2 year olds can even say simple words, and by 3 you should be able to have a simple conversation. Any suggestions or anyone know of other children with this similar problem and what happens?

2007-07-24 20:06:54 · 13 answers · asked by sugarstarmama 1

My son is 28 months old. He is only child & our family is bilingual (Spanish & English). He isn't talking. He makes a lot of noise. He sometime understand what we are asking for, but some others not. I'm getting frustrated. He's on Speech, Occupational & developmental thereapies. He has hearing test & it's ok. I just waiting for Sept. to take him to a Neurology test. However, I'd like to know if anyone has had this problem & how it was solved, or not. Sometime I think there is some wrong with him, but some others I think he is ok & lost in 2 languages. Has anyone been in this situation???

2007-07-24 14:27:01 · 11 answers · asked by Jenny A 4