Toddler & Preschooler - November 2007

and am wondering how much exposure to other children he needs.? I moved to a new place about 8 months ago and friends are few and far between. I have been with him almost his entire life. (hardly any day care) People are always saying negative things about him not being in preschool or daycare but I don't really see why that matters all that much. My son is very intelligent ,but is also very hypersensitive. I am really worried about his social skills and his seperation anxiety. . Any advice with someone who is in the same situation or was in this situtation. What should I do? And no I am not planning on having any more children.

2007-11-30 04:02:58 · 17 answers · asked by D 3

We have a christmas gift exchange for 18+ month olds and I am trying to think of something Christmasy and creative...The price to spend is $25....Any suggestions on what to buy? It's for a girl....Something cute, sassy and creative....Thanks!

2007-11-30 03:48:36 · 3 answers · asked by Michell 1

My two year old son just SAT in the Christmas tree...;0)

We had to actually tie the tree to the wall.

Any suggestions?

2007-11-30 03:20:46 · 18 answers · asked by Mr.& Mrs.CoolBreeze SFCU 3

He has a 5 year old brother who is fully potty trained and he watches him go to the bathroom, but doesn't want to do it himself.

I have tried the "reward system" with him but nothing works.
Can you please help me???

2007-11-30 03:12:49 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I noticed our 2 year olds feet were dry last week they started peeling now the big toes have cracked open and are have bleed i keep lotion on him and have bought several differant kinds. we keep socks on him but the climate here is extreme and its already in the negitives for temp. any idea whats this may be and how to fix it? serious answers only thank u

2007-11-30 03:09:30 · 9 answers · asked by southernprincessreese 1

My 2 yr old daughter tripped over her twin brothers scooter and fell pretty hard 2 days ago.. She bled for awhile and has a cut in her bottom lip, but her gums above her teeth (upper mouth) is now purple.. Will this go away by itself or did the damage some nerves/permanent teeth???
I haven't taken her to a dentist yet because he absolutely HATES doctors and freaks out..
Anyone out there with some good advice for me..

2007-11-30 02:52:38 · 17 answers · asked by CC 2

I am very worried....but don't want to tell anyone at home because I don't want to freak my parents and husband out....first time mother....first grandkid for my parents...my mom's constantly carrying him and spoiling him...is it why he isn't walking....did he forget how cuz we spoiled him....asian by the way...so everything freaks me out....dunno wut to do....his shots aren't till Dec.20th...so can't ask doctor cuz he on vacation till shots time....

2007-11-30 02:34:01 · 11 answers · asked by FatPug27 1

Recently weaned my 14 month son off his pacifier and now at night he cries for his bottle just to have the nipple in his mouth even though he isn't drinking the milk or water out of it...he cries for dear life when I try to take it away from him....dunno what to do...first time mother....please mommas out there give me some advice...thanks...serious answers only....pls....thanks!!

2007-11-30 02:26:29 · 12 answers · asked by FatPug27 1

2007-11-30 02:22:10 · 5 answers · asked by love is the key 1

We have decided after a few changes in our life, we can not have our dog any longer. We are giving her to my sis-in-law who works in a special needs home (where the dog has been to visit & loved it). So we are going to donate her there, were she can have all the play time and attention that a wonderful Shih tzu needs. The problem is, my 3 yr old daughter is not adapting to the idea (even though she doesnt interact with our dog often). I told her that "we are going to let the doggy go live with the sick people so she can help them get better and you can visit her anytime".. but in response we're getting "no shes my puppy" with a sad lil heartbroken face. I am not sure what to do. We are tryin to do whats best for our family and the dog, and after long talks this is the way to go. I just dont know how to handle this regarding my daughter. I dont want to hurt her, this is hard enough for all of us, but we plan on doing this by Xmas. Advise anyone? Please...

2007-11-30 02:20:50 · 25 answers · asked by Christina A 1

what is your toddlers favourite tv programme? also i was wondering what different childrens programmes are shown in different countries? i am in england by the way. my 2 year old daughter's favourite is fifi and the flowertots!!!

2007-11-30 02:17:59 · 16 answers · asked by xloux 3

My son is almost 4, he went to karate only a few times and wants to quit.

There are two senseis that teach the class and he is afraid of the woman one. A kid in the class likes to provoke him and gets in his face and the last time he pushed my son and my son smacked him and no one saw the other child push him so I guess no one defended my son, he was scolded by the mom and sensei. I tried to stay out of it but the teacher said "if you hit again you're going to have to go home!" He got really upset and started to cry and came out of the class and never wants to return. (I later on found out from my mother that she witnessed the whole thing that the kid pushed him first)

There is no way of telling who will be the teacher on which day, he prefers the guy sensei but everytime we have gone lately it's been the woman.

What should I do? I know quiting is not good but how can I make a not even 4 yr old understand that he has to stick it out.

2007-11-30 02:14:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My little guy is soon to be 2 years old (wow!! time flys!!) And he is such a mommas boy :) I love him to pieces and enjoy this so much... Its just that sometimes it gets to be a bit too much. Mommy can't move without her little guy plastered to her hip.. lol Has anyone else gone thru this or is going thru this? Sometimes I think it bothers my husband more than me... He wants so much for our son to be daddys little best friend... It just seems its all about momma...

I know that too soon he'll be grown up and not want mommy... but I also need a few moments now and agian where he'll hang with daddy so mommy can breathe... sleep... clean... pee... lol Any suggestions...

2007-11-30 02:13:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 2 year old goes to her grandparents 1 day a week whilst I do some charity work but for the past few weeks is refusing to go. I went with her today and I wonder if its possible for her to be bored there because the things they do with seem dull and they are still giving her toys that she had when she was first born?
Any ideas

2007-11-30 01:56:00 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 14 months old and I am taking him to see Santa Claus tomorrow. He's usually really good with strangers, but I don't know how he'll react to Santa. Does any one have any ideas or suggestions so I can get a good picture?

2007-11-30 01:45:44 · 6 answers · asked by I love my baby boy! 5

my son is two years old. unfortnely we share the same room. its me ,my bf, daughter and son. i don't think it has anything to do with sharing a room. My son wakes up even out of his naps crying. He sometimes wakes up in the middle night and sits up crying.its pretty quiet for the most part and they don't wake up to eachother. my daughter cries for a few mintues for a bottle but goes back to sleep. does anyone know how i can make him feel better. not to mention he likes sleeping in our bed

2007-11-29 23:46:00 · 9 answers · asked by Cassandra T 1

I have noticed in the past couple of weeks my 16 month old son prefers to walk on his tippy toes, rather than flat feet

but at the same time his right foot sometimes just gives way under him causing him to trip over.

Is this him just discovering he can walk on his tippy toes or could there be a problem.
have anyone elses child done this?

he has been walking competently since he was 10 months old without this happening

2007-11-29 21:42:03 · 6 answers · asked by M 5

I was told prune juice works, but was wondering how much to give, and do you mix it with anything?

2007-11-29 21:19:03 · 6 answers · asked by bizzimum02 1

is 10 year old

2007-11-29 20:57:05 · 11 answers · asked by Raj K 1

Everyday at least 3-4 times a day I have to have a knock down drag out with my 4 yr. old son. He hits, kicks, screams, throws things, spits, & uses fowl language at me. I have tryed everything to get him to stop. I've read parenting books as well. The main problem is that I have a 13 yr old step son who does not like me at all. He refuses to do what I say 99% of the time. Not only that but ever since my 4 yr old has been born, he has been subjected to the abuse and fowl language that the 13 yr. old does to me. He still calls names and foul language is still used by my13 yr. old. Also, his way of releasing anger is the throw things or break stuff. How am I supposed to teach my 4 yr. old to respect me,my stuff & listen & do what he is told if he has watched my 13 yr old get away with it.We're in counseling w/ the 13 yr. old. We have tried everything w/him as well & he just refuses to obey. Nana favors him as well & thinks he's a good kid who does no wrong so that doesn't help.

2007-11-29 17:52:19 · 5 answers · asked by Shawn 1

2007-11-29 17:38:40 · 7 answers · asked by thereha 3

Because it is soooooo cold outside its hard to get the daycare kids outside. I am looking for an educational video thats about 30 minutes that keeps them up and moving around while following directions such as dancing or excersize that is kid friendly. Any Ideas or know of any good DVD to purchase that would do that, incase we can't make it outside in this frigid weather??

2007-11-29 15:20:51 · 6 answers · asked by Roch M 1

My little sister is adopted( doesnt know it) and has been living temporarly with my boyfriend and I being our dad is in iraq and mom is out of the country helping our sick grandma. Anyways at kindergarden the teacher tells us she is struggling and can barely count to 40 but when she comes home she can count to 200 and she is starting to sound out words and read. why does she act like she is not smart at school.

2007-11-29 15:01:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-29 14:36:30 · 10 answers · asked by rubensgirl_2006 1

my mom wont tell me and so i asked my brother [hes 13] and he laughed and ran away! im ten years old but my mom says ' you arent old enough!' im sisk of this! tell me?!

2007-11-29 14:12:28 · 61 answers · asked by Betty 1

like The Wheels on the Bus, Little Ms Muffet, all that.

2007-11-29 12:45:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has anyone else has exp with this isssue and can you share? I hope it clears up ok, her doctor said it was nothing to really worry about. But I can't help it I am her mother :D

2007-11-29 11:38:04 · 14 answers · asked by MiMi ♥ 4

Hi for the past couple of days I have been noticing that my 2 1/2yr old daughter blinks normal than usual, almost like as if her eyes where dry or bothering her. I ask her if her eyes hurt...and she says no. She mostly does it when she is looking at books or the tv. Has this ever happened to anyone else;s baby they ended up needing glasses?? Is this a sign that she can't see well??

2007-11-29 11:10:01 · 6 answers · asked by Ruth G 3

Thanks for your help!

2007-11-29 10:34:40 · 2 answers · asked by Cameron C 2

my son will be 3 in january, it seems to be getting harder and harder to get him to take his nap everyday. please tell me i have more time before he will stop taking naps...it's my time to recuperate :-)

2007-11-29 09:39:28 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous