The Childhood Years

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Albert Einstein once said, "“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”

Read more about the importance of fairy tales for children from guest blogger David Sewell McCann here, and check out Mothering Sponsor Sparkle Stories to get a FREE fairy tale to enjoy with your children!

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What are "dealbreakers" when it comes to your kids' friends' home environments? started by triana1326 (6/17/13 at 4:38pm)	I'm not sure if I have actually vetted anyone for all the... Today at 4:20 am by IdentityCrisi...	11	230
sensitized 7.5-year-old: how do we both heal and promote resilience? started by Binx67 (6/13/13 at 10:30pm)	thanks, meemee. this is all so helpful. i do realize i... Yesterday at 9:40 pm by Binx67	8	189
When your difficult child wears you out started by VTmamadownsouth (6/11/13 at 7:07pm)	I agree that some of this might be sibling jealousy. He wants... Yesterday at 7:20 pm by mamazee	13	316
what do you do when you are so angry ? started by kfillmore (6/14/13 at 1:50am)	When I've had this urge, and I have (though thankfully not... Yesterday at 7:01 pm by mamazee	11	178
Your BEST backyard toy ideas needed! started by BelCanto (3/23/10 at 3:54pm)	We have a small backyard. And my DD loves to play around with... Yesterday at 6:47 pm by colsxjack	14	1,992
Four year old front tooth extraction. Questions... help! started by ck1 (6/17/13 at 8:21pm)	Two of DD1's front teeth were extracted at age 3 after a mouth... Yesterday at 3:32 pm by Peony	4	44
Poll: toy sharing between siblings - time limit or "until she's finished with it" started by indigosky (6/10/13 at 8:36am) 1 2	This is what we do too. All their toys are shared. They're... Yesterday at 11:36 am by thtm2007	21	381
Changing words in books when reading aloud to children? started by colsxjack (6/15/13 at 8:11pm)	The name calling--yeesh! I really don't like when the main... Yesterday at 8:33 am by SweetSilver	10	164
February '09 Mamas ~ Childhood Chat :) started by Everrgreen (3/4/12 at 7:00am) 1 2 3…48	Everr: Glad to hear work is going so well! It makes it so much... Yesterday at 7:50 am by Mal85	945	10,195
Dissatisfied with day care provider started by cheryllynn (6/13/13 at 9:10am)	When I've continued using childcare I was uncomfortable with,... 6/17/13 at 11:29pm by phathui5	5	184
What age is average for a child write their name? started by tinyblackdot (10/13/09 at 1:21pm) 1 2 3 4	My daughter Lissianna could recite the letters of her name at... 6/13/13 at 2:04pm by army92yspc	79	10,803
Camping - Boys Showering in Women's Bathroom started by california_mom (6/11/13 at 12:34pm)	I camp at a lot of state parks and I've only seen a full... 6/12/13 at 2:29pm by tbone_kneegra...	10	260
Three year old is behind - going for assessment started by Tina Dun (6/11/13 at 11:36am)	Both of my children have been part of our state early... 6/11/13 at 7:28pm by pbjmama	1	94
Do You Force Your Kids to Eat? started by FLmomof1/1ontheway (5/14/13 at 4:32pm) 1 2	Do your kids have any input into the menu? My kids wouldn't... 6/11/13 at 1:56pm by limabean	30	953
Bedwetting: What to try first? started by Pepe (6/7/13 at 9:01pm)	I'll be watching for ideas, so far the only thing I've had... 6/10/13 at 6:03am by LaughingHyena	2	99
Chapter book recommendations- reading to 5 year old boy? started by SunshineRocket (6/2/13 at 11:54am)	Thank you everyone for your replies! Our library was having... 6/9/13 at 8:51pm by SunshineRocket	8	146
Reusable Solutions for Wetting at Night? started by sunnygir1 (6/9/13 at 6:52pm)	I have two kids, dd 6 and ds 3, and they are both still in... 6/9/13 at 6:52pm by sunnygir1	0	38
First movie (at the theater) with 5 year old DD? started by Chloe'sMama (6/7/13 at 10:01pm)	Try http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/Summer-Movie-Express ... 6/8/13 at 12:34pm by ThreeTwoFive	2	75
3 year old pees through diaper at night started by Ninetales (6/8/13 at 4:08am)	Wonderful! I had no idea these existed so I will check them out. 6/8/13 at 12:11pm by Ninetales	3	132
personality change in 6 yo - a normal developmental thing? started by CrunchyMama19 (5/24/13 at 7:27am)	Going through a similar thing with my 6.5 yr old DS. Glad to... 6/7/13 at 4:49pm by ShadowMoon	10	227
What are the best kids' swimsuits? started by mamazee (6/7/13 at 7:01am)	I like Land's End for both kids. Good quality and nice sales.... 6/7/13 at 3:25pm by JudiAU	5	105
5.5 YO son won't keep hands to himself started by VTmamadownsouth (5/31/13 at 1:54pm)	These are such great suggestions! Thank you so much! 6/6/13 at 5:05pm by VTmamadownsouth	9	230
Help my dd wants to quit piano bc she can't read music! started by MommyDOK (6/6/13 at 5:55am)	I used to have a long card that had the note names on it that... 6/6/13 at 3:47pm by newmamalizzy	6	116
Moved : Need some advice started by Mama Amie (6/6/13 at 12:54pm) Forum: Parents as Partners
Adult Reading Time for Parents of Preschoolers started by Aslandess (6/3/13 at 11:23am)	I have a 2 and 4 year old, and I rock/lay down with both of... 6/6/13 at 2:15pm by crayfishgirl	6	92
My daughter doesn't wipe... started by azzeps (5/28/13 at 10:11pm)	With DD (8 now) at that age, wiping was a huge problem. It... 6/5/13 at 7:11pm by tooraloora	10	314
How do you get your 6 yo to eat?! started by redcanary (5/12/13 at 6:37am)	Caveat - my response is based on the fact that the child is... 6/5/13 at 5:36pm by sbarr_NY	6	167
Support female empowering Lego sets! started by khanni (6/5/13 at 1:58pm)	If your kids love Legos, you may have noticed the strong lack... 6/5/13 at 1:58pm by khanni	0	53
interr-interr-upting and relentlessness started by kfillmore (6/3/13 at 12:00pm)	If she's nagging, tell her so! It's not okay to ask a hundred... 6/5/13 at 1:29pm by barefootmama0709	5	104
How to help a 5 year old NOT act like a 2 year old? started by MommyNumero2 (6/4/13 at 9:10am)	Just keep stressing that "if you want to do the things big... 6/5/13 at 1:27pm by barefootmama0709	3	105
Dental checkup? started by Neera (6/4/13 at 9:49am)	Thanks everyone for ur responses. I have to go in July so... 6/5/13 at 5:52am by Neera	9	84
Enuresis Treatment Center started by LilCricket (11/28/11 at 3:47pm)	We have not tried the treatment center, but my 9yo has been... 6/4/13 at 6:34pm by jtbuko	7	200
My 6-year-old still cries like a baby started by chilliepepper (5/30/13 at 6:04pm)	This! I think you just put into words why crying can get... 6/3/13 at 2:20pm by LiLStar	8	269
Sandal Recommendations? started by lexbeach (5/31/13 at 9:24am)	Mine also like Crocs, mainly for the fact that they can splash... 6/2/13 at 1:18pm by ~cassie	4	109
Friends? started by seawind (5/29/13 at 6:38pm)	Idk if it's to then point of having your DC moved to another... 6/1/13 at 1:26pm by 3LilChunklins	9	239
HELP! my child is the most unreasonable sick kid ever! started by Mama_Meme (5/30/13 at 8:10am)	I'm glad the trip to the hospital worked, although sorry it... 6/1/13 at 6:01am by swd12422	10	214
In-Laws Pushing Boundaries, How To Say No? started by nettlesoup (5/17/13 at 2:05am)	Glionna, yours really does sound frustrating! But your posts... 5/31/13 at 11:58pm by nettlesoup	10	400
Sick half the time started by california_mom (5/26/13 at 10:28am)	Oops! Wrong post! 5/30/13 at 1:37pm by emilysmama	8	175
When do we stop attachment parenting? started by nenegoose (5/26/13 at 3:54pm)	Our dog's passing seems to have brought out a lot of anger she... 5/29/13 at 7:12pm by nenegoose	15	548
Previously descended testes in 5 yo now undescended started by Lazurii (5/26/13 at 10:46am)	This is something I found... 5/29/13 at 8:47am by california_mom	2	82
Book recs, please: anger management/being a "good sport" started by Pepe (4/20/13 at 8:16pm)	We have the Angry Octopus book too, actually. I think there... 5/28/13 at 7:14am by mumkimum	3	75
Help - 4.5 year old peeing and pooping everywhere started by Mami2701 (5/14/13 at 7:26pm)	This really does sound more emotional than potty-related. My... 5/27/13 at 9:04pm by Mama Amie	12	314
Urinary incontinence in 5 year old daughter started by JsJa2002 (6/20/12 at 12:04pm)	These two things. Rule out constipation before assuming... 5/27/13 at 8:56pm by jtbuko	9	735
more questions on Enuresis treatment center started by dnapadgett (12/31/11 at 7:00am)	What she said. Some good resources along those... 5/27/13 at 8:50pm by jtbuko	10	650
How do you respond to 'Why do they have more than us'? started by IngaBinga (5/24/13 at 5:02pm)	We talk about choices and trade-offs, circumstances and... 5/26/13 at 4:40pm by NiteNicole	11	267
When does it get easier to parent two kids?? started by bouncymummy (5/8/13 at 7:14am)	5 and 3. Up until now it was so hard. 5/26/13 at 11:52am by Lazurii	5	268
DS is different started by lovesea (5/23/13 at 12:05pm)	I just saw this pop up on "recent posts", and just wanted to... 5/24/13 at 10:17am by BabySmurf	7	236
cute. the way my 3 year thinks. started by maptome (5/23/13 at 11:07am)	Adorable! :-) 5/24/13 at 5:19am by susanmary	2	138
sensitive to rejection started by marsupial-mom (5/21/13 at 7:35pm)	Good ideas! We have not tried role playing. I probably react... 5/23/13 at 6:58pm by marsupial-mom	3	102
What would You do? started by california_mom (5/19/13 at 1:30pm)	Thanks for that tidbit about Aunty J!! 5/23/13 at 12:03pm by Asiago	11	312
6 year old is impossible to wake up in the morning started by wildmarigold (5/21/13 at 1:35pm)	I am v. sure I've posted about this a few months ago probably... 5/23/13 at 9:35am by Neera	4	117