Toddler & Preschooler - September 2007

2007-09-21 06:42:38 · 15 answers · asked by Drifter 3

My 2 1/2 year old is wild. She has been since she started walking. I must keep her on a harness if I dare go out alone with her and my 6 mo. old. It doesn't go well, she drags us then has tantrums b/c she wants to walk by herself. (She runs and never looks back without the harness). She is even too wild for parks since I must hold or watch my 6 month old. She obviously has great trouble participating in events such as Kindermusik, story time at libraries, gymnastics, etc. She spends half the time in "time out" or we simply leave. We have even tried to give her a spankings with little effect. At the same time, rewards like stickers have little effect on her being good. We can't find any buttons to push. Even if we take away a toy she doesn't mind. If I just give up & stay at home she is bad because she is bored. Family tells me she is exactly like her dad was but to me that is not an excuse. I can't stay home and I can't go out happily. What can I try?

2007-09-21 05:56:34 · 18 answers · asked by ADC 2

my son doesnt yet talk, he understand things when I talk to him like come and get breakfast, no. he doesnt say any words, he is very vocal, he shouts at tv and when he is awake he will call for me but not by mamam just by shouting. Is there any way I can help him along? I havent been to mother and baby groups as Im overcoming severe depression at the moment (I am seeing gp) I dont want him not to be involved with other kids I find it hard to socialise myself since I had baby. Even if he said 1 word Id be happier!! any ideas? thanks

2007-09-21 05:49:54 · 24 answers · asked by Coco v 2

I have 23months old daughter whom for the past 3 days doesn't want to fall a sleep.I"ve tried everything reading,singing ,talking but no luck so far she cries and cries.I"ve read that this is normal at that age and I should cut down on her nap but even that did't help.
If any one had the same problem what worked for you.
Thank you!

2007-09-21 05:16:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1 1/2 year old that only says a few things. We have a cat called bobo and she calls bobo, she says dada, mamammamamam (which just sounds like a bable), what, and she used to say babb but stopped. We have taken her to the dr and they said she is fine, as far as hearing and speaking so there nothing wrong there. My first daughter was just about speaking in full sentences by now. I say the word a ton of times before I give her an item. But I'm at my wits end. I dont know what to do. Has anyone else had this same problem and if so how did you handle it? Shes doing everything else perfectly. She walked on time (didn't bother crawling) said dada by 8 mths, holding a spoon and fork, using a sippy cup everything except the talking. Help please, but dont be rude.

2007-09-21 04:54:06 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-21 04:48:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

She's 16 months old and sometimes when we're playing, out of the blue she grabs my hand and BITES ME... :( ... I believe she thinks she's playing, I tell her "No" firmly, but I don't know if this is enough and I'd hate for her to start bitting other kids too...

2007-09-21 03:37:18 · 11 answers · asked by Feed the models! 4

my alaskan malamute is 9 years old. Malamutes life span is 10 years, although her vet says she probably has a couple more in her. Okay, lately for the last week my malamute can't hold it as long as she used too. The other day I let her out to go potty, brought her back in and then left to go pick up my olderst from school. We were gone 10 minutes at most and she had pooped all over my dining room. Then last night she was let out at 1:30am to go to the bathroom and do her buisness and at 5am we were woken up by her pooping in my bedroom, Just 3.5 hours after she was out.

This is a dog that is in good health that used to sleep from 1am to 6:30am with out having to go. And now she can't hold it more that 3.5 hours. I don't know if its her age of what.

I have taken her to two vets in the past week and all they say is she is healthy. So confused.

2007-09-21 02:34:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have beent old that it is normal, that around this age they feel more independent and they are testing that and testing you. I just spent 30 min putting him back in time out and he is finally staying now. The last few times we went out to eat we had to leave because he would not listen and kept crawling under the table and lying down & putting his feet on the wall! I know nothing traumatic has happened to him. I spend plenty of time w/my kids and they get lots of praise, lots of time outside playing, time playing w/other kids, they eat very healthy foods.
Most of the time he is very well behaved, great w/other kids, shares, takes turns, goes to bed without any trouble ...
what do you think?

2007-09-21 02:10:38 · 9 answers · asked by jon jon's girl 5

She only goes in a nappy at night.

2007-09-21 01:46:38 · 16 answers · asked by Rob T 1

such as high fever(103-104) sometimes throwing up, stomach hurts body hurts, etc. She has been taken to every doctor we could think of, she even spent a week in childrens hospital, had every test possible and they cant find anything wrong, but she continues to get sick, she will be ok for a few days and then it comes back, We are worried because a few years back her sister at the age of 7 died of lukemia, and it first showed up when she was 2.
just wondering what you guys think is going on and if you have any suggestions on what to do, like I said we are taking her to doctors they just cant find anything

2007-09-21 01:23:28 · 4 answers · asked by weezy07 2

Do they tell you the outcome on the same day?

2007-09-21 00:31:19 · 9 answers · asked by YD 4

Please help!
My daughter is 1½ year old and is still sleeping with me holding my finger!!! enough......... I know its my own fault and its too late but today I've decided to make her sleep alone as it's weekend ahead and no work!
Right now she is in her room and its gone like more then an hour and she still crying! I've been going to her almost every 5 to 10 min and putting her in bed again with her teddy but it seem like its not wokring. Her troat is dry of crying and screaming and she is sleepy but she is not falling asleep..she want me beside her! My God this is hard...please someone help!
Am I doing the right thing? How long can it take? plz plz plz help mothers and fathers!!

2007-09-21 00:27:28 · 12 answers · asked by Mango04 1

2007-09-20 23:54:52 · 7 answers · asked by Billie Longfellow 2

2007-09-20 23:53:33 · 6 answers · asked by Billie Longfellow 2

The major catastrophe of the evening, the cleaning lady was here today. My son has a Noah's ark with five animals for his bath (he is four) and the lion was missing. Mid bath he came out frantically wanting his "Line" (I dis need my line...)
It took me a long time to figure out what a "line" was. "What do you mean a line?" He finally showed me his ark and I realized his "lion" was missing from the bunch. I had to call cleaning lady after looking for five minutes. Found it. Bath continued, added more warm water. Phew. Ever happen to you? Touchy, touchy.

2007-09-20 18:54:13 · 9 answers · asked by Wickwire 5

My 3 yr old son started to hit himself in the head and pretty much everywhere else on his body about 3 months ago. Around the same time his daddy left out for deployment. His daddy is back now but he still does it. He only hits himself when he gets mad (like when he doesn't get his way). He'll also throw himself down and bang his head on something and go ouch and start to cry. I am ignoring the behavior but he still does it.

2007-09-20 17:23:42 · 6 answers · asked by luckytime85 1

please give me some hope. i mean, my son is not really a bad kid. but i am frustrated with the limit testing and the not listening and the taking out his displeasure on his sister, etc. he will be 3 in november. also he started his terrible 2's a few months late. does that mean that it will take him a few extra months to get over the terrible 2's? i am consistent with discipline and even use a reward system as well and some days it seems like it is futile. what should i expect as far as behavior into the next year? please give me something positive to look forward to.

2007-09-20 17:19:24 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter has been coughing for about 2 weeks. Was seen twice at her pediatrician who said its just drainage from her cold. Well for the past 2 days she's been coughing so hard she's throwing up. It seems a lot better when she is relaxing, but as soon as she starts moving around she's going into these coughing fits. I called the doc tonight, who said bring her in to the afterhours clinic if im concerned...well i am, but she was already there twice, i dont want to bring her again, to be told the same thing...does drainage from a cold cause coughing fits like that? Would you bring your child in for a 3rd time? She has had a low grade fever for about a week.

2007-09-20 13:54:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would have thought she was a bit young to have picked up this habit. I could be wrong but it seemed to start when BB8 was on and Charley used to bite her nails all the time.

I guess my main concern is that it is the result of some kind of anxiety.. I have always assumed (perhaps wrongly) that nail biting was some kind of comforting ritual.

Do you think she is anxious about something, or is it fairly normal to bite your nails at such a young age?

(I tell her to stop all the time (like 30 times a day), and seconds later she'll be biting again!!)

2007-09-20 13:07:32 · 8 answers · asked by Chimera's Song 6

After the house is tidy, in no time my 14 month old has mashed banana into the carpet, pulled the books out of the bookcase, emptied the drawers, arrgh.

How do you miracle mothers with clean houses do it?

2007-09-20 12:28:04 · 20 answers · asked by tracebaebe 2

Hello, I have a 5 year old daughter that used to go to pre-K last year, 3 hours a day, 5 days a week from 11 am to 2 pm, she did great!
Now that she is attending Kindergarden from 8:30-3:30 she comes home really tired, they just implemented NO NAP anymore, because of some kiddos not taking nap and playing during that time.
Now my question is at what time should I get her to bed every night so she will get up early without crying and saying that she is tired, usually she goes to bed between 8:30-9 pm
this morning she did a big tantrum saying she was tired and that she needed more sleep.
question one: should I talk at school and tell them that she needs her quiet time?
question two: how many hours are good time sleep for a 5 year old?
any other info will be really appreciated, thank you.

2007-09-20 11:25:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son has had a lot of change the past few weeks...me and his dad went through a divorce, we moved, he started school, and i went back to work for the 1st time since he was born. He has been acting out very badly lately, throwing tantrums, talking back, hitting himself and me, and just today he ran from me...we were in a store and i had him in my peripheral vision, and then he was gone. I turned around and he was walking towards the door...i called him, he turned and looked at me..i said come back here, he said no, and ran for the door, he made it onto the sidewalk outside but i caught him (thank God) before he made it into the parking lot. He got a litle swat on the butt and a time out when we got home for that...but im not sure how to approach his misbehavior. I spend as much time as i can with him, and we have a lot of fun, but im sure hes acting out for attention...do i give it to him since he's had such drastic changes lately? Or should i punish him? Or both? He's 4.

2007-09-20 11:14:51 · 8 answers · asked by Jessica 3

2007-09-20 10:58:22 · 12 answers · asked by tj 1

we got a puppy from the pound an 8 week golden retriver yesterday when ever i tryed to let her walk she would go and hide in a small place andnow she will walk on the leash on a little but when she just sits there she will cry i dont know what to do how can i make her feel more welcome and how do i get her to start playing and stuff like that please helpl

2007-09-20 09:23:23 · 4 answers · asked by nick w 1

Come on, he could be a lot worse. I'm sure the media blows everything out of proportion. I'd let him AND Britney watch my son any day. How about the rest of you? Anyone agree?

2007-09-20 08:31:46 · 16 answers · asked by ☼ɣɐʃʃɜƾ ɰɐɽɨɲɜɽɨƾ♀ 5

I have never used them.I bought him some today. Any tips or tricks on using them?

2007-09-20 07:57:33 · 6 answers · asked by shelby m 3

i think it may be teathing.Is it normal she only had porridge,yogurt and juice and refused everything else.Is she ok should i worry

2007-09-20 07:49:56 · 25 answers · asked by noot 3

My Son is 3 and a half and already 34", he towers his peers in school. He is obviously not bothered by it but I do worry how he will find it as he gets older. My husband was 6" 1 at the age of 11!!

2007-09-20 07:15:33 · 7 answers · asked by Natalie W 1

Is it a good way, when a child is being very loud at the sore or yelling for not getting what he/she want´s to calmly put hand over his/her mouth and keep on walking? I remember once young woman told me she used this method to a child who was not her own when she begun to yell in public place for some matter. This girl was allready known for her bad behaviour and being spoiled. Do you think that woman did the right thing? I myself remember when I was a child my grandmother put her hand over my mouth when I begun to scream at the table disturbing others present.

2007-09-20 06:45:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous