Toddler & Preschooler - December 2007

my step-son (he's 5) lives with his mother full-time and me and his father get him every other weekend (generally)...It's been about a month or so since we've last seen him andhis attitude has changed quite a bit since then....First he's more aggressive with his brother who is 22 months, and last night (Sunday) my husband's sister came over to open x-mas presents and while sitting on the couch he sat on her lap...within a few minutes he started rocking back and forth and said "Anna, look were having sex" (names have been changed) we were all APPAULED! and when asked where he heard it he said from his mom..apparently they share a bedroom???
so, the question now is what do I do? technically we have no rights (they were never married) and we see him on her terms....he comes to our house after a month with hair to his chin, smells like pee, and now this...anybody with a similar experience? or that can offer ACTUAL advice????
thanks and Merry Christmas to all! :)

2007-12-24 06:05:13 · 8 answers · asked by CJ&Drewsmomma 4

I babysitt for a friend..her daughter is 4 yrs old..she is always saying sorry for everything she does..if she drops a toy(sorry)...it doesn't matter what she's doing..it's always SORRY..I've told her it's ok..and that she doesn't need to say sorry...her mom is very good with her..she doesn't get spanked or yelled at for making messes etc..her mom doesn't know why she started doing this...the problem now...is that my 2 toddlers are now starting to do the same as her...also she bites her nails all the time...and now my 3 yr old is doing this..but he always bites his toe nails...any ideas how to stop this for all the kids...someone said to not babysit..I can't tell her I won't babysit anymore and don't want to do this...she's a single mother and is working very hard to put a downpayment on a little home for the 2 of them...so she can't afford daycare...other then this...she listens and is a good girl...gets along great with my kids...

2007-12-24 04:22:52 · 14 answers · asked by ~Jenny~ 4

what is the best web site for a santa tracker where you can type in your address my son wants to see where santa is right now

2007-12-24 01:47:38 · 13 answers · asked by adidas_babyblue88 3

my son is 4years old and i have come to realise he might have OCD but ain't 2 sure these are a few things that he does

. he won't eat any thing if it is broke
. he won't eat off anything if it has a little scratch on
. he has to take his top off when having a poo just incase he gets poo on his top
. wen he gets in bed he has to have his blankets perfectly straight , and if he wakes in the night and they ain't sraight he will scream the place down untill i put them on straight

do u think this is a form of OCD

2007-12-24 01:28:43 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a vision of her still constantly saying the word "shoes!" at the age of 15 years, 21, 30 etc.

Could a woman survive if she was so obsessed with shoes?

And no, I am not the father of Imelda Marcos.

2007-12-24 01:24:16 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 3 year old daughter who says "Mommy I'm hungry!" all the time. Like it's her favorite phrase. She says it right after she's done eating and whenever she sees other people eating. I've had family babysitters tell me that she complains about being hungry constantly. I know this makes it seem like I don't feed her, but she has very healthy eating habits. I'm afraid if the wrong person hears her cry about being hungry all the time someone will report me. Does anyone know of a way I can get her to stop saying this all the time?!

2007-12-23 19:14:59 · 21 answers · asked by Free Bree 1

my daughter (age 3) gets constipated constantly. i've tried pedialyte, castor oil, and powerade. none of them works, please help!

2007-12-23 19:04:57 · 24 answers · asked by Tropicala 2

My son ALWAYS messes with the wall outlets, he listens to his father when he says no, but he doesn't listen to me. Not sure what I should do.

2007-12-23 17:28:40 · 6 answers · asked by Jill M 1

My niece stutter a lot and its scary.....she is only two but can speak really well. Will she grow out of it?

2007-12-23 14:36:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boy is 21 months old...he understands almost everything we say to him and takes directions very well. But he is not talking in scentences, and rarely uses even short phrases.

I think a big part of this could be due to the fact that my parents watch him during the day while my husband and I are at work, so he is not around many other children. Luckily I'm due with #2 in April, so he will have a playmate!

What are your experiences with boys at this age and their verbal skills?

2007-12-23 13:32:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My girls both have blankets that they'd have since they were born. My three year old calls hers "Nilla" I don't know how that started. My six year old calls hers "Gigi" because there is a little giraffe on hers, and thats how she said it when she was little [miss those days ;)]
What do your kids call hers?

2007-12-23 09:39:37 · 20 answers · asked by Rachel 4

I am training my daughter and she is doing well when she is undressed. but as soon as I put any clothing on her she will pee on herself and be oblivious, I think it may be the familar sensation of warmth. I have regular fading prints pull ups and don't want to spend another $14 on more pulls up if they don't work. So, has anyone tried the "cool alert" pull-ups and how effective were they?

2007-12-23 08:54:00 · 13 answers · asked by Mommy of Lily, Daisy, and Jayson 4

Hello,
I was at my 2 son's practice today. It was nice, my sons were having fun, running with there friends, kicking the ball around. Every once so often I would yell " Go Randall, Go Ramiro, good job!" Stuff like that, then this one man, A parent would say "Um sir don't do that it's probably distracting, the coach is trying to have a practice here". Then 5 minutes later that man started screaming his head off! I didn't say anything, could cause a quarrel. About 15 mins later practice was over, I took my 2 sons to the concession stand, to obtain there free snacks that they get for being on the team. The parents were also allowed a free cup of coffe. We walk up to the concession stand, and heres where it began.
My 2 boys said " Dad can we have twizzlers?"
I said yes.
I told the man working at the concession stand what they wanted. And that I would have the small coffe. Then....... oh then, it really started.
The man said " I don't sell to accent boys. Get back in ....

2007-12-23 08:18:12 · 15 answers · asked by ? 1

my youngest son will be turning 2 yrs old on 1-1...I also have a 3 yr.old..what are some ideas that I can try...so my 3 yr old doesn't feel left out..my family said buy them equal amount of gifts...But it's not my 3 yr old B-day..we are taking my kids and a few other kids to a place called Discovery Zone...it has lots of fun things for kids to do..and having the cake etc at this place..but what about the gift idea? I feel stuck because at 3 does he really understand that it's not his b-day...ohhh pls help :)

2007-12-23 07:58:13 · 11 answers · asked by ~Jenny~ 4

my youngest son will be turning 2 yrs old on 1-1...I also have a 3 yr.old..what are some ideas that I can try...so my 3 yr old doesn't feel left out..my family said buy them equal amount of gifts...But it's not my 3 yr old B-day..we are taking my kids and a few other kids to a place called Discovery Zone...it has lots of fun things for kids to do..and having the cake etc at this place..but what about the gift idea? I feel stuck because at 3 does he really understand that it's not his b-day...ohhh pls help :)

2007-12-23 07:54:56 · 14 answers · asked by ~Jenny~ 4

My cousin(3 years old) was wondering how did people get in the television because there were people on the programmes (obviously) so she tried to get in the screen!! LOL x

2007-12-23 07:03:34 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Recently my niece took her first steps. While watching her do just this, I couldn't help but wonder if a toddler could teach itself to walk upright? In other words, is walking on two feet something that's build in, and something all (capable) humans will eventually do?

2007-12-23 06:47:38 · 12 answers · asked by Emanuel 1

i know that this is supposed to mean something psychologically. does anybody out there know what it is. she also sometimes refuses to poop.

2007-12-23 05:52:19 · 36 answers · asked by hottmommy2869 1

Ok my four year old daughter won't eat anything.I try feeding her but she just won't eat.Shes so skinny i'm worried that her pre-school might think i'm a bad parent.But i'm not.I have a chubby 1year old son and he eats.I just don't understand why my daughter dosen't eat.Please help!Why is she doing this?

2007-12-23 04:19:49 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Kindly add details related to nut allergies in children.

2007-12-23 03:57:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

she doesnt know what to tell him and i dont know what to suggest?

2007-12-23 01:51:04 · 23 answers · asked by jackie n 3

Just wondering what and when (ish) they eat thank you x

2007-12-23 01:42:22 · 11 answers · asked by noot 3

I only have a shower in my house, and don't know what i am going to do when my son gets too big for the baby bath. Can you get a bigger bath for toddlers? Any ideas??

2007-12-22 20:38:04 · 18 answers · asked by Dee88 3

Ok, we were at a relative's Christmas party this afternoon and of course my uncle, who's the world's biggest jackass, has to be invited to spread his usual lame hijinks. Alright, so the adults were having cocktails and talking while the kids opened their presents. Nothing weird there, right? Then my 3 year old daughter opens his present to her - A LARGE CAN OF LEAD PAINT. what the hell?!?! He starts to laugh like a hysterical hyena as everyone else is just really silent and not knowing what to do. my daughter burst into tears and ran out of the room when my wife took it away and explained that it wasn't a big bucket of fingerpaint (WHICH SHE LOVES). It took forever for her to calm down. I am so angry

2007-12-22 20:06:49 · 20 answers · asked by blondepiaga 1

can they

2007-12-22 15:59:12 · 11 answers · asked by Nialler's wifeey 2

My eighteen month old is down to one nap a day, for about two hours. I dread the day that she won't nap. Do you still have quiet time anyways even though the nap is gone?

2007-12-22 15:17:32 · 10 answers · asked by Carrie 4

Stay at home moms only...describe your day. Mine starts around 6:30 when my eighteen month old wakes up. I feed her breakfast and then we play, read books, and watch Blue's Clues most days. She naps around 11 or 12 for about 2 hours. I'll do housework, eat lunch, watch some tv or relax somehow. Then she wakes up and she'll eat lunch. Many days we will run errands after her lunch. Some days we will go for a walk to the park. Depending on the weather, we might play in the backyard for a little while. Then she'll watch an educational show while I make dinner. We'll eat and then play and read books. Bathtime is usually around 6. Then we'll play and listen to music. My daughter goes to bed at 7. Then I do more housework and relax around 8 or 9. If my husband is off we'll hang out with him all day. It's a tiring day but I wouldn't trade it for anything. Well, maybe an occasional day at the spa! LOL

2007-12-22 14:08:38 · 18 answers · asked by Carrie 4

the stores just have car stuff and dino's for little boys. harumph!

2007-12-22 13:26:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

hey i was wondering if there are any ways i could set my cousin up to be tickled without asking her if i can tickle her. something like a game that involves tickling

2007-12-22 12:47:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-22 12:13:49 · 16 answers · asked by Jason K 1