Toddler & Preschooler - August 2007

My boyfriend freaks out when our 2 year old son dresses in girls clothes and puts on makeup with his sisters. He gets angry and wants to punish him. He says that he will grow to be a fag and allowing him to freely play this way only teaches him to be feminine. I disagree and feel that many young children do this and it shouldn't be an issue.
It breaks my heart that my boyfriend would think this way. What would someone who has experience in early childhood development say to this?

2007-08-04 04:40:17 · 16 answers · asked by sj 2

I was wondering my daughter who is 16 months normally drinks 3% Homo Milk is it ok if I give her 2% Milk once in a while?

2007-08-04 02:59:58 · 6 answers · asked by miss_brittanychantal 4

My 3.5 year old wants to sleep in her new bunk beds. Her little sister would need the bottom bunk. The top bunk has rails all around. She DOES NOT get out of bed during the night. She waits until I come get her out of bed in the morning.

2007-08-04 01:28:22 · 14 answers · asked by nosredna3 2

I am going to get a female toy poodle in two weeks and i need some good name ideas for her. Her coat is dark brown and i can't find good names for her. please help!

2007-08-04 00:17:49 · 8 answers · asked by Muffin 1

iwant to teach her the proper way to read like what letter should i introduce first,the sound of each letter the fastest way she could learn thank and more power

2007-08-04 00:10:44 · 8 answers · asked by pepot 1

I work at a Daycare, I volunteered there for 4 years before I got hired (when I had my 18th bday not long ago). I sometimes see parents yell at their kids, and I could never do it. How do they? I mean, I may be in a room alone with 20 screaming kids (no, they don't follow max. capacity rules there), but I somehow manage to calmly but firmly set the rules and settle the kids down. They all obey me pretty well. But screaming? I never could. Spanking, yelling, any of that stuff is just horrible to me. I'm so calm around the kids, and I love each and every one of them, and screaming just seems wrong.

Does anybody agree with me?

By the way, I'm due in December with a boy. VERY EXCITED!

2007-08-03 17:45:59 · 24 answers · asked by Mikki Lynn Breisch 2

He will be turning 4, and some of the parties we've been going to don't open them...so I was wondering what most people did or etiquette?

2007-08-03 17:44:22 · 15 answers · asked by mikeysmom 3

About 2 weeks ago my son came down with a virus... vomiting/fever (Dr just said bed rest)... while he was sick he was pooing in his pants and I thought it was just because he was sick and had a bit of diarhea. Well he got over it and everything was fine he was going to the toilet like normal... until this week!!
Everyday this week he's been pooing in his pants, he went to daycare tue,wed,thur and no accidents... but as soon as we were home he would poo in his pants... I ask him why he didn't go to the toilet and he just says "so I did it"... I say where do you go poo... he says "the toilet"... WHY is he not going though? he'll go and do a pee just fine though...
He has had a slight fever the last 2 days and a bit of a cough, could he still have a virus? today I've been taking to the toilet every hour (like training again) and nothing... I said i'm having a shower... came out 5 min and he had pooed in his pants... i'm about to bloody snap as I just don't know what else to do?? HELP!!

2007-08-03 16:42:15 · 22 answers · asked by JazzyKat 2

We live on an island where most of our home's water supply comes from recovered rainwater. Our little girl - who is two and half, learning to use the potty, and loves playing with water - would wash her hands 50 times a day if we'd let her! And she wants to run the water forever! Is there any way to get the point across to her, or is she just not developmentally ready at this age, to use water sparingly?

2007-08-03 12:08:28 · 13 answers · asked by Margaret P 1

I'm looking for some baby fencing (or something like that) for use in the corner of my living room to section off a play area for my toddler (about 8' x 8'). I've tried to find such to no avail (just baby gates and outdoor play yards, which seem pretty small.) Any ideas on how I can do this, or where can I find such? Thanks! :)

2007-08-03 11:05:54 · 5 answers · asked by Angelwings 2

My daughter (21 months) doesn't really enjoy having her teeth cleaned. She likes to play with my electric toothbrush and puts it in her mouth. I was thinking of getting one for her but they say for 3 years and above. Is this becasue of small parts (batteries) or would it damage her teeth?

2007-08-03 09:56:04 · 11 answers · asked by suckaslug 4

When we realized that about 99% of my husband's salary was going to pay daycare, he quit his job and became a full-time stay-at-home dad. Our sons are 3 and 2. The problem is, I think they need interraction with other kids (other than each other and with their father). We don't really want to put them in daycare, because that would defeat the whole purpose of my husband staying home to raise them, plus, daycare is ridiculously expensive, and we live on a very strict budget and don't have the extra money for even part time. Any suggestions? How would I go about finding a play group or something similar?

2007-08-03 08:40:37 · 8 answers · asked by brevejunkie 7

My husband and I want to take our two sets of twins to Disney World next summer. Our older twins will be almost three and our youngest set will be about 7 months. Do you think that is a good idea? Our older set went last year for Christmas. I am pregnant this year with the second set of twins and we are only going on a short vacation. Do you think wee should wait until our second set is older?

2007-08-03 07:54:28 · 10 answers · asked by Mommy of 4 3

when will it stop? My 2.5 yr old son is in the peak of his terrible two's and all i hear is whining from when he wakes up to bedtime. It's so hard to keep my cool when that is all i hear. I need a time out on the naughty mat with my son sometimes. Anyone feel my pain? Any advice how to get through this tough stage? Thanks in advance.

2007-08-03 07:48:45 · 12 answers · asked by lovebeingamommy 3

how can i teach my 2 year old niece how to jump?

2007-08-03 06:53:36 · 9 answers · asked by stlouiscards8 3

he's 6 years old. very active. mostly normal. i want him to gain a little weight. help.

2007-08-03 06:09:34 · 13 answers · asked by Kevin Mc 1

My little girl is 2 1/2 and she has a virus {like hand, foot and mouth} that is causing bumps/blisters in her mouth and on the inside of her lips...All that seems to not hurt are popsciles and occasionally pudding... Can anyone suggest anything else (no fruit;citrisy, no salt, ect)Thank you :-)

2007-08-03 05:44:15 · 11 answers · asked by TT143 3

when she bites, yells, pinches, hits and throws things.

2007-08-03 05:41:47 · 18 answers · asked by wildeimprovements 1

its ilegal to be a parent anymore

2007-08-03 05:32:26 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

and let me add that she LOVES it and it makes me a nervous wreck. She does great, but is there any advice or tips to make her stand out or anything? I have never been exposed to this sort of thing and as usual am pretty worried and just ready to be done (for this time) Just curious...

2007-08-03 05:20:01 · 10 answers · asked by Heather T 1

I need ideas, I dont know what to do. Her bday is next weekend, so I need to think quick!

2007-08-03 05:10:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter is 3 mo. and only 10.5 pnds. She is gaining slowly but surely and satified in between meals, the doctor says she is fine, but in the 10th percentile. I am on a low carb diet but still drink plenty and get plenty of calories. My friends twins are 5 mo. and weigh 17.5 pnds. each. She eats ice cream and drinks milk, do you think that what you eat can effect the richness of my milk. I do eat healthy, but would love to fatten her up a little.

2007-08-02 17:56:34 · 8 answers · asked by housemomof9 2

2007-08-02 16:05:54 · 15 answers · asked by kimberly l 1

so how far along do u have to be to start peeing alott?

2007-08-02 15:41:29 · 5 answers · asked by TiTi'z 1

my little girl is 18 months old and she doesnt really talk. i work with her for hours everyday and explain everything to her like the doctor says. but she just isnt grasping the concept. is there anything new i can try or anything i can do to get her to start saying more words. she does try to talk like she babbles all the time. just no words. please give me suggestions.

2007-08-02 15:40:00 · 12 answers · asked by krystle j 1

Well I am a 13 year old girl and I was wondering for my age is it a bit to much to lay on my bf's sholder or chest. And do you think it is ok to kiss with a little movment but NO tounge. For my age??? He is 8 monthes younger that me though!!!! So when I go to him house and he shows me him room do you think we should kiss then????

2007-08-02 14:37:39 · 9 answers · asked by ♥Froggi_Kisses♥ 2

the ages are 12,6, and a 5 months old and its in San Diego, CA an expensive city

2007-08-02 14:16:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want to know my toddler can walk now and trys to hit us and jump on us.

2007-08-02 13:41:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-02 13:05:32 · 1 answers · asked by Y2J 1

What happened? My boy says dada you a retard. It's so bad. I know there's worse out there though. I'd like to hear please.

2007-08-02 11:23:28 · 15 answers · asked by ☆miss☆ 3