Toddler & Preschooler - August 2007

My son is due to be 3 at the end of September. The next scheduled move for him at school is the beginning of September to the 3 year old classroom. However, if he is not potty trained by then they are holding him back in the 2 yr. old classroom. He has been in the 2 yr. old classroom for almost a complete year and I am afraid if they hold him back, he will be unable to be intellectually challenged due to facing the same things he faced last year and not learning anything new. I am scheduled to have a baby the end of this month. My son knows how to go potty but for me he would rather play with his toys than go potty. I am trying to get quick advice on how I can effectively potty train him in a couple of weeks while coping with the pains of my pregnancy. If anyone has good suggestions on how I can handle this please let me know! Thank you.

2007-08-15 07:30:06 · 11 answers · asked by ? 3

2007-08-15 07:13:15 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have 2 other kids a older girl and a 9 year old son i never had a problem with them like i do her she is so against it and just screams

2007-08-15 06:58:02 · 21 answers · asked by penny 1

and then her diaper. The other day she took off her diaper and poop rolled out! GRRRRRR! How can I get her to stop this? She isn't even 2 yet and I have tried to sit her on the potty when she takes off the diaper but she is deathly scared of it so I'm not going to traumatize her with the potty. WHAT DO I DO?

2007-08-15 06:30:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to send thank you notes to family and friends for birthday gifts my daughter received. She just turned 3 yrs. This may seem petty, but I was wondering if I should write them as her saying thank you, or as me saying thank you for her since she is still young. Just wondering if people would think it's silly to get a thank you from a 3 yr. old herself (with them knowing I wrote it anyway, of course)...

2007-08-15 04:45:18 · 8 answers · asked by angelbaby 7

I am going to pick up a job for the next year and I'll probably just do something like waitressing b/c I can make more money in less hours w/ much more flexibility than a 9-5. I am also going to school on Mondays and Wednesdays. My husband will put the kids to bed the evenings that I work, but he has to be in bed around 7-730pm b/c his shift at his work starts at 3am so he has to leave our house around 130am.

Mornings that I go to school we will have to be up and out the door by 6am.

We have a 2.5 year old and a 10 month old. Is 7pm too early to put them to bed? Anyone with early bedtime experience?

2007-08-15 02:44:49 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm 167 cm and my husband is 160. My daughter is 4.5 years old and is 97 cm. She was born weighting 2.750 kilos and is a few centimeters shorter than the shortest kid in her class in kindergarten. She eats well and all her tests show her to be a perfectly healthy girl.
My husband's parents and sisters are rather short also (shorter than my husband) and the female members have had their periods starting at quite an early age.
How tall is my daughter likely to be and what can I do to raise her height.
P.S. I don't live in the US or Europe, so please suggest ways and things that I would be able to take/do.

2007-08-15 00:14:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is sugar-free Kool-aid or lemonade OK. What about Propel, or those new Roaring Waters juice bags by Capri sun in addition to 2% milk.

2007-08-14 18:56:56 · 20 answers · asked by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6

that are interesting..i have so many but i wanna see what else is out there..maybe theres some i never heard of...any ideas?

2007-08-14 17:25:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

In November I am going to Oceanside, Ca to see my boyfriend and attend the Military Ball with him. I am planning on taking my daughter, but she is unable to go that night. I am looking for a TRUSTING sitter for a few hours at our hotel room which is just upstairs from where the Ball is going to be at. I just need some trusting advice and information. PLEASE HELP!

2007-08-14 16:28:40 · 7 answers · asked by Danelle 1

I need advice on how to sooth a 1 year old who may be possibly cutting molars or other teeth. No putting whiskey on the gums, thats crazy. What did you do that was helpful and what was the best advice you received that worked? Thanks so much!!

2007-08-14 15:51:50 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I do what kind of bed should I get him? I was thinking a room in the box from target. Or should I just get like a captains bed and get everything else seperate? Any ideas..

2007-08-14 15:47:04 · 7 answers · asked by nikkm0113 2

I noticed that out of all the clothing that I buy my son, the more expensive brands stain easier. I didn't panic since they were just from graham crackers, now its been soaking, using spray n wash, alcohol, and re-washing and the stains are still there. Please help if you have a good solution. I appreciate all the help I get.

2007-08-14 14:53:46 · 13 answers · asked by Sweetness 6

Please, I am very serious. We take good care of our kids, and they are usually with loving family or babysitter when we are at work, but lately my 22 month old girl will take a stuffed animal or blanket or other soft object and really hump it like crazy. It looks sexual, and that bothers me. She has never seen anything sexual, and is too young to know anything like that. Is there something wrong? Should I be worried, and what should I do?

2007-08-14 14:52:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

He can only say a few words and very hard to them out. He can not say more than 2 words at the same time. He Is also very little for his age and is clumbsy. I have already had his ears checked out and they are perfect. Just wonderring If anyone has come across this also.

2007-08-14 14:50:17 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I correct his behavior, he snaps back with "NO". I have done time-outs and told him that talking back to me is not going to be tolerated(in a way he would understand, of course). But he is still doing it. I want to get it stopped before it gets worse. What do you suggest?

2007-08-14 14:45:04 · 14 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3

2007-08-14 09:47:28 · 14 answers · asked by shawty_red_atl 1

My 21 month old daughter wakes up between 5.30 and 5.45 every morning. She goes to bed between 7.15 and 7.45pm.

There is a blackout blind and curtains with fairly thick lining at the window in her room.

She generally has 1 nap per day which lasts about 40 minutes. She is a happy, active, placid and loving child.

When she wakes up in the mornings, she won't stay in her cot and play with toys or books - she wants company (mine!)

Anyone got any suggestions how I can get her to sleep a bit longer in the mornings? Even sleeping until 6.30am would be a luxury for me!

2007-08-14 09:40:26 · 20 answers · asked by Jay 3

My 18 month old daughter snatches and steals stuff from other kids and me! I've given her time outs and told her that its wrong. She's said "Okay" and then goes and does it again! The other day we were in Starbucks and she was wearing a baseball cap,I put her on the counter for one minute while I made a call and she put a tin of mints under her hat and I didn't find them until we got home! I went back and paid for them and then made her go to bed after dinner and she was mad. Today she snatched a pull toy away from her 8 week old sister and after I told her it was time for a time out, she started to cry and wouldn't stop crying until it was over. What should I do about her snatching and stealing problems? I don't want her to grow up to be a thief!

2007-08-14 09:21:33 · 6 answers · asked by Jasmine 4

i have a 15 month old daughter and i cant make her stop putting things in her mouth!~ EVERYTHING goes in there from toys to paper and anything her little finger can get! Once i cached her eating the cats dried food!! and another occasion she had a penny in her mouth!!! i washed her mouth and brushed her teeth after that! im afraid she can choke one day or even get poisoned with something! PLEASE any advise!!???

2007-08-14 08:55:34 · 11 answers · asked by latin barbii 1

My nearly four year old son said yesterday, "Mommy, do you know what makes me happy?"
I said"What makes you happy?"
He says, "When you give me a hug"

Ohh I about died! I would love to hear other cute stories from other moms and dads.

2007-08-14 08:55:33 · 23 answers · asked by The Lady 1

Any suggestions for how I can work the transition. The 7 month old will be easy (she's been in our room in a pack-n-play) it's a matter of dealing with the 3 year old. They are both girls, and the crib has been in the room the whole time. I've been telling the 3 y.o. that her sister will be sleeping the crib "soon". Also, how should I rearrange their night time routines, including reading books in bed? Should we read the books in our bed? Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

2007-08-14 08:26:01 · 7 answers · asked by me&2kids 3

I am trying to make a floor length skirt for my little sister to wear in my wedding. However I can't find measurements or patterns. She lives too far away to measure her. Anybody know the waist and length for a 4t floor length skirt?

2007-08-14 07:52:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 4 yr old son and I just found out I am pregnant. What are some ways to prepare him and when to do it?

2007-08-14 07:48:48 · 6 answers · asked by mikeysmom 3

2007-08-14 07:31:23 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My child is bilingual so his language development skills are a bit slow. He is going to be 3 in september and i still can't potty-train him!! It's like i can't get through to him!!! How old were your children when they got potty-trained!?

2007-08-14 06:44:35 · 25 answers · asked by smile4kitty 2

Okay...so I was babysitting this little girl of three years old, she turned out to be REALLY smart, and in reality she looks five.
But sometimes, she cries for stupid reasons, like one time, she wanted juice in her bottle, but I couldn't find it, so I told her she had to drink it in a cup. She absolutely refused this, and she started crying.

So...this is what I do when she cries. With a good voice, I tell her not to cry, and I ask her why she cries. When she explains the reason, I tell her nicely and detailed as I can, why she shouldn't cry. If she keeps crying, I turn my voice a bit more stern, and I tell her not to cry or I'm giving her a time out. I tried all the tactics except bribing, as you know it can spoil her...so I just left her crying until she got over it. I guess it kind of worked; she stopped crying and everything was well. Is this the right thing to do, or is the only way to stop her crying is to bribe her with candy or something she likes?

2007-08-14 06:39:21 · 15 answers · asked by Just a Girl 3

2007-08-14 06:24:06 · 8 answers · asked by Suzy W 1

what year

2007-08-14 06:10:51 · 12 answers · asked by nightmare 1

Our son's 2nd birthday is coming up and we're getting him a train/car table to play on, he LOVES trains, cars, etc. Is it ok on the bottom of the invites to put something along the lines of (child's name) loves trains, cars & dinosaurs! to give guests (most of which is family) ideas. They tend to ask anyway so I thought this might help?

2007-08-14 06:05:03 · 26 answers · asked by pookiesmom 6