Toddler & Preschooler - November 2007

My daughter is 1 1/2 and I am 9 weeks pregnant. I stay at home with my daughter, and rarely to I get to leave unless my hubby has a day off. I get frustrated with my daughter because she was (what seems to me) an overwhelming abundance of attention. I know this is her age and her phase, but sometimes I just need to be left alone! I will turn on a movie for her, and she sits and watches for an hour. I always said that I wouldn't let my kids watch a lot of TV, but it keeps her entertained long enough for me to regain my daily sanity. Am I doing something wrong? I still spend time with her and play with her, but I feel like the time she is watching her movie or playing by herself is selfish of me to spend alone. Am I wrong for wanting alone time?

2007-11-28 11:34:07 · 19 answers · asked by Preggers Again! 2

He also dresses up with a girls wig.

2007-11-28 11:28:52 · 20 answers · asked by joanzie22002 1

My friend has started acting really strange. She's become abnormally quiet and always wants to be with me. I mean, we're really good friends and I love having her around, but lately I've felt like I'm babysitting her. She doesn't misbehave or anything, she's just...really clingy. She always wants to sit in my lap and is completely silent when strangers are around. I am 3 years older than her, but I can't remember ever being like this. She's 16 and I think it's kind of strange that she sits with her knees up to her chest. She's very affectionate now and is extra-sweet, but I'm worried about her. I've asked her if she's ok, and she says yes every time. Should I be concerned about her homelife? Could this be a sign of a mental disorder?

2007-11-28 11:04:15 · 15 answers · asked by ? 2

I need some practical mature mommy advice. My daughter has recently withdrawn and dislikes going to school. Certain children pick on her by saying they dont want to be her friend. My daughter is beautiful and sweet but she is not blue eyed blond haired like the "ring leader" of the class. I have approached the "teacher" and asked what she is doing to kind of diversify the classroom. I have never known a pre-k class to be so segregated! is that normal? the teacher says she hates to break the children away from their "best friends" they "give sad eyes" if she breaks them up. I think she is encouraging this behavior to have a segregated class room. What should I do? Or how can I get her to understand? OR am I just overreacting? To worsen it the teacher's daughter is best friends with the "ring leader". My daughter is beautiful and is going to be a knockout in highschool, she truly doesnt need to worry about these girls.....how do you get a 4 yr old to understand? Please help

2007-11-28 09:45:04 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-28 09:37:32 · 13 answers · asked by britt 1

what age of everyones life is the hardest ?

2007-11-28 09:25:24 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 3 year old girl and all of a sudden she is not wanting to go to school she tells my mom she doesn't like it and she has no friends. I just kind of shook it off but she told me today that she doesn't like school I emailed her teacher telling her I want it addressed ASAP but I feel bad for her but don't want to take her out

2007-11-28 09:21:13 · 16 answers · asked by niknac 1

My 1 year old started this thing, where she takes an object (a toy, TV remote, phone, whatever) in her hand and she hits in on her head, then says "owww", like it hurts, then does it again and again. And she hits herself pretty hard. She'll also hit her head against furniture (the couch, wooden rocking chair). Then last night, scared the crap out of me. She was sitting on the hard wood floor, and bent down towards the floor and hit her head on the floor, said owww, and did it again, and then again, VERY HARD. And cried her eyes out forever.
The first time she hits herself, we tell her, "no no baby, that's ouchie, dont hit yourself, it's bad". Or something along the lines of that,she'll smile & do it again until she is in tears.
I have no clue why she's doing it or where she got it from. This is a non-violent household. My fiance & I do not hit hit each other or play around in that sort of manner. She's not around other children so I dont get why she's doing this or where she got it

2007-11-28 08:59:36 · 12 answers · asked by Sweets03 2

I have a 13 year old boy, very cute, dark hair, big blue eyes, but quiet and a little chubby. He is still a little short, his father myself and his big brother are all 5'10"- 6+ ft so I know his growth spirt is coming. He is a computer smartie and kinda a goodie goodie. I am very proud of him! He is funny and charming, polite and creative, but he is shy around others. I am trying to get him slimmed down by changing his meals, taking him in to get his hair cut to a modern style. He stays alone alot. Everyone that meets him loves him, I am trying to get him into groups, clubs, programs. I hate to see him alone with such low self esteem. Nothing seems to be working. What are *GOOD* kids today into?

2007-11-28 08:47:39 · 20 answers · asked by Shay C 1

For example, would you recommend challenging games, playing classical music to them, or reading to them at night? These are just examples that I've been giving. But I know a few parents that did all of these things and their kids are average. And I know that every child can't be the smartest but I want to put forth my best effort.

2007-11-28 08:45:42 · 15 answers · asked by M M 1

The scenario: For the past several days, my 3 y.o. daughter has refused to comb her hair or put her shoes on so we can go somewhere (even if it's fun, like the park.) I say "Ok, then we're not going anywhere" and then it turns into a one hour tantrum while I"m ignoring her. Then I make her put her shoes on and brush her hair with her kicking and screaming. The truth is that she's punishing me because I don't want to stay home all day. Any advice? Pls don't suggesting spanking, I don't do that in my house (but I don't judge anyone who does.)

2007-11-28 08:41:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 20 month old daughter is very smart. has been speaking full sentences, conversating back and forth for several months now. I love her very much & am proud of her and how advanced she is but its frusterating, because she has now gotten to the point where she will cuss. Yes its embarassing, that she has picked this up, but my question is how do we get it out of her memory all together. we have made a pact to never again cuss and try very hard not to raise our voices since she picks up everything. Its scary. She will have a temper tantrum and then right in the middle of screaming and crying she will stop all together and just scream the F word or "Shut up". She also will hit and try to bite anyone near her. I know the best thing to do is ignore this behavior but its so difficult and seems to only make her more upset. this happens several times throughout the day. She'll drop something by accident and say the S word or "D***it". She knows all the curse words, and the right context.

2007-11-28 07:34:47 · 11 answers · asked by lacyma03 4

He is now 20 months.Anytime my son sees any part of my skin he gets so excited and hugs & kisses me and he even sucks my skin.Like when I bend over and my back shows a little he runs over with a big smile and will lift my shirt and will put his face there.I breastfed my other kids and they never did this.It seems as though he wasn't ready to give up breastfeeding but it's been a while and I have no more milk.I asked him if he wanted to be breastfed and he got really excited but did not know how to suck anymore.He has been drinking from a cup since 8 months old and never took a bottle.Have you had a similar experience?I just want to know if this is normal.

2007-11-28 07:23:51 · 8 answers · asked by evrthingnice 3

I need ideas on how to keep my kids puzzle pieces organized. They have about a dozen puzzles of various sizes and the pieces are EVERYWHERE. I try to get them to put the pieces back in the box when done but those boxes are coming apart at the seams so that doesn't help. Some of the puzzles don't even have boxes. I just got done throwing out 4 puzzles cuz they're missing so many parts, I'm about to just throw them all out. Any suggestions?

2007-11-28 07:12:22 · 8 answers · asked by kmarbone 3

i was approached by my sons montessori teacher today and she spoke o me calmly and told me she thinks my son should be assessed for a behavioural disorder. He is extremely intelligent for his age, she said he excels himself in everything but has reason to believe he has a disorder after observing his behaviour since the start of year. she said he lashes out and is aggressive, he does not make eye contace, finds it hard to do as he is told, he speaks like an adult and is very difficult to mind. he wriggles about under the table and causes disruption to anyone else. the other kids find him intimidating. he is loud and extremely stubborn and strongheaded, disciplining him, she said, is har. I agree with her in the fact that he is very difficult to mind, to discipline and to get him to do anything, he is genuinely not a bad boy, as he is relatively good with me, but cant handle when he is in a big crowd. He has had alot of changes in his life. what do u think? ne1 been tru this....

2007-11-28 06:52:54 · 13 answers · asked by kelly h 3

I have asked this question before. And I tried to use everyone's excuses. Nothing seems to work. He doesn't want to go potty at all. We are going to Florida in February a week before his 4th birthday. I keep trying to tell him he has to go potty before he gets on the plane - because he really wants to go on his 1st plane ride. But he still has no interest in doing it at all. I am trying really not to get frustrated. I am also a single mom, and I work 2 jobs, so it is very hard for me to be persistant with the training. Please advise me on what I should do.

2007-11-28 06:52:46 · 12 answers · asked by ***ME*** 3

My son is almost 16months old. When his diaper is wet he will take it off himself. I bring him into the bathroom when I go...to show him what the toilet is for and how it flushes "ickies" down the toilet. He is very smart. He can flush the toilet by himself, but not sure if he gets the concept.I was just curious when you potty trained your child and how did you do it?

2007-11-28 06:42:23 · 10 answers · asked by Sadbrowneyes13 4

Anybody have any suggestions or resons why she still wakes up 2-3 times a night? What can I do to help her sleep better? I give her a bath right before bed, she has babies in her bed and has a cup of water next to her too. It's so hard for me to keep running on 4 hours of sleep a day. Can you please help?

2007-11-28 06:22:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son will be two at the end of December.
When we go to playgroups he is the only kid that will just wander off and go hiking halfway across the park, or go gaze at himself in the windows of the activity center. He will not come back when I call him, I have to run and get him. He is fairly social though, he just looses interest in the park equipment after 30 mins. All of the other kids stick close to their Mom's. I feel like the only one who doesn't have control of my kid.

One mother told me that if he didn't think that I was going to go and get him, he wouldn't wander off. So is my solution to this problem really that easy, because I'm pretty sure that he would walk to China if I let him.

So how should I handle a wandering child who will not listen to me? Any advice?? Thanks.

2007-11-28 01:37:38 · 10 answers · asked by I Ain't Your Momma 5

I lost a lot of weight, maybe because I'm still nursing my toddler. Before pregnancy I used to weigh 128lbs but was diagnosed border hypotyroid (runs in my family).
Now my thyroid seems fine.
Has anyone gone through this?

2007-11-28 01:23:55 · 3 answers · asked by Pie 3

2007-11-28 01:02:25 · 18 answers · asked by kik123 1

We've been freinds for close to 15 years. I love her and her little girl to death but her daughter is undisiplined and mean. Just one example: I watched her the other day and she yanked a toy out of my two year olds' hand. I told her she could havethe toy in a minute it was Ms' turn. Then I gave the toy back. D smacked me in the face ( I was kneeling next to her.) She tried to amck me again but I caught her arm and told her no, we don't smack. She yelled you no tell me no, ran off, slammed a door, and started to kick me wall. D is only 2,. I've seen her hit heer older sister (freinds' step daughter) and pull her hair. My older two (6 and 5) have told me they don't like her around because she is mean. Ds' mom laughs it off and says she is just a baby. I don't know what to do. I know my kids aren't perfect and have ther moments but they have never been like this. My freind really needs a babysitter and has no family to watch her and can't afford daycare.

2007-11-28 00:05:22 · 15 answers · asked by butterfly10526 1

She is turning 16months and gets up at 5am every morning and I am exhausted! The worst it's been was 4am!
She isn't hungry cos when she gets up she is smilling and dancing around, pulling her toys out her toybox and doesn't ask for breakfast until around 8am.
She has one 1-2hour nap through the day and goes down at 7pm.
IT DOESN'T MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE PUTTING HER TO BED LATER OR REDUCING HER NAP TIME, I HAVE TRIED!
Please help, is she just a morning person or will she grow out of it? She used to sleep 7pm-7am but this 5am nonsense has been going on for months.
I tried letting her cry it out but I live in a flat and the upstairs neighbour made a comment about hearing her cry so early in the morning.

2007-11-27 22:40:24 · 11 answers · asked by Introverted extrovert 4

okay now i don't mean a shrugs his shoulders in a oh well way or i don't know way. but only when i say hey look at me and it's not just once he shrugs them like 3,4, or 5 times like it's a nervous tick or something, i'm not concerned about it, infact in a way i think it's hilarious, because he does it every time. and even when i'm trying to be serious i can't help but bust out laughing. the main thing i want to know is, is it normal and if so what quirky things have you seen out of your children?

2007-11-27 20:21:31 · 9 answers · asked by stripclub_citizen@sbcglobal.net 2

It doesnt matter if we wake her up at 7, 6, or 5am, she will not go to bed until midnight or upto 5 hours later! She does not take naps, she isnt hyper active, we lay with her, read her stories, and play what she wants. This has been going on for a year now, I've tried a strict regiment, which leads to her throwing fits and cryin till 2am, tried being compassionate which leads to the same. (I have had severe insomnia since i was 7 or 8, now 27) We have changed her diet, tv/cartoon allowance, and several bedtime proceedures. My wife and are close to our wits end, short of beating her or tying her to the bed we have run out of options!! She is really quite smart for her age( i know every parent thinks so) but for the first 3 years of her life she had no interaction with anyone other than adults and has quite the vocabulary and social skills and attitude of that, and i dont know if that is the cause or if it is because of my chronic insomnia. Any ideas or experience would be help

2007-11-27 19:01:50 · 16 answers · asked by BURNO 2

She orders everyone about, she shouts and cries if you dont do as she says.
She is an only child and dont get me wrong i understsnd she is only what i made her (well me and her dad) but she is just so selfish she expects all of us to do what she wants or she cries really bad (uncontrollable sobbing)
She is also really messy! i wouldnt mind if she just made an effort to help tidy (even picked up one thing)
I have tried leaving her to cry when she is being silly for no reason it doesnt ever stop she can cry for hours until u apologise.
i have tried just ignoring her when she is being bossy but she just gets right in my face til i answer.
Please help i dont want her to be a brat noone likes or wants to play with

2007-11-27 18:25:15 · 12 answers · asked by mum.mummy 1

A place in her head is swollen. At present she is normal, but in my knowledge i have heard that once head is injured she is not supposed to vomit.

2007-11-27 18:04:06 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi,
My daughter is 17 months old.. What is the best age to put her in playschool/nursery?

2007-11-27 18:03:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 2 and a half and has had problems with hard stools since day one. He had been doing well for about 7 months and now he's back to straining. He goes about 3-5 times a DAY but it's always just a teeny bit, and it's really hard. He strains when he's doing it too, and says his butt hurts. We've tried prunes and prune juice, and have just started him on a mix-in fiber additive. He gets lots of fresh fruits and veggies, as well as plenty of water, so I have no clue what to do.
He has an appointment for next week, but I am going to see if I can get him in sooner. It's been a while since he's had a normal BM on his own. Otherwise he's always had either the tiny bit at a time or a huge, painful BM that was brought on with a glycerin suppository.

2007-11-27 16:24:15 · 11 answers · asked by Miss Informed 5

Note: I am writing this because I am curious as to what YOU would do in this situation. It is my friends younger brother and they DONT know what to do as of right now.
So my friends younger brother turned 4 lin june, and they are looking to get him into kindergarted next year.
The only problem is that he is probably WAY ahead of his age.
The basics: He is fully potty-trained, can count to ANY number, count to 20 in spanish, speak complete sentences, dress himself, brush his teeth, was his hands, ect.
This is a little weird for a four year old.: He can read most things, not the super hard words but most words, he can spell his name and as long as you tell him how to spell long words he will write them out, he knows ALL the capitals of the 50 states, the first 15 presidents in order, If you ask him "If your mailing a letter from arizona to michigan what states will it go through?" He will tell you, he can multipy, add, subtract..
How would you put him in kindergaten like this??

2007-11-27 15:15:56 · 14 answers · asked by Miranda 2