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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6 year old is impossible to wake up in the morning started by wildmarigold (Yesterday at 1:35 pm)	If he is overtired it probably is more difficult for his body... Today at 6:23 am by Asiago	2	31
sensitive to rejection started by marsupial-mom (Yesterday at 7:35 pm)	My 3-year-old is so sensitive to rejection. I don't know what... Yesterday at 7:35 pm by marsupial-mom	0	15
February '09 Mamas ~ Childhood Chat :) started by Everrgreen (3/4/12 at 7:00am) 1 2 3…47	Have a fantastic trip Mal! The job in WA just got canceled due... Yesterday at 2:33 pm by AKislandgirl	921	9,847
Tintin comic books for 6 yr old? started by Neera (5/15/13 at 9:45am)	I discovered Tintin when I was 5. They weren't above my... Yesterday at 1:13 pm by EnviroBecca	7	57
What would You do? started by california_mom (5/19/13 at 1:30pm)	All good advice. Thank you. When my child is crying, it's... Yesterday at 6:59 am by california_mom	8	163
Birthday parties' question started by Neera (5/16/13 at 6:16am)	We haven't lived here long and we don't know a TON of... 5/20/13 at 3:41pm by NiteNicole	11	172
When does it get easier to parent two kids?? started by bouncymummy (5/8/13 at 7:14am)	Uuuugh I wish I knew! I have a 7 month old and a 3 year old.... 5/19/13 at 7:27pm by callahansmama	3	156
we have such a hard time stopping/leaving activities. I am so frustrated! started by kfillmore (5/18/13 at 10:10pm)	I second one_girl's advice. A concrete warning "K, three more... 5/19/13 at 5:37pm by skycheattraffic	5	77
Cranky in the mornings started by booyah716 (3/8/13 at 11:55am)	I'd also get an easy snack ready and waiting first thing in... 5/19/13 at 12:33pm by skycheattraffic	5	117
Imaginary friends at age 8? started by emelsea (5/19/13 at 7:06am)	Since he knows it is imaginary I would treat it as a normal... 5/19/13 at 8:01am by One_Girl	2	35
Is my 3 year old normal? started by 1stTimeMama4-4-10 (5/16/13 at 9:04am)	If he really doesn't want her to be evaluated, I don't think... 5/18/13 at 8:44pm by nextcommercial	11	377
In-Laws Pushing Boundaries, How To Say No? started by nettlesoup (5/17/13 at 2:05am)	My mil did the hospital while I was in labor thing. I Still... 5/18/13 at 11:03am by LLQ1011	4	166
6 yo girl with armpit hair started by amypete2626 (2/21/11 at 5:37pm) 1 2	My oldest daughter is 21 and she had smelly arm pits when she... 5/17/13 at 1:48pm by taleman	23	19,321
Kid activity bag/Mama care kit for overnight hospital stay? started by limabean (5/16/13 at 1:54pm)	Thanks for the suggestions. Ocelotmom, you bring up a good... 5/17/13 at 7:24am by limabean	3	55
Do You Force Your Kids to Eat? started by FLmomof1/1ontheway (5/14/13 at 4:32pm)	I like that blog too. We use her "cottage cheese" idea only we... 5/16/13 at 8:07pm by katelove	12	268
Mother In Law doesn't listen to directions, solution? started by fastandcurious (5/11/13 at 10:35pm)	I would find a new childcare provider. People put up with... 5/16/13 at 4:03pm by limabean	15	356
Help - 4.5 year old peeing and pooping everywhere started by Mami2701 (5/14/13 at 7:26pm)	I think I would put her in pull-ups for a while to take your... 5/16/13 at 10:29am by fireweed	8	131
Need Birthday Party ideas (10 yr old boy) started by DaughterOfKali (12/4/12 at 9:16am)	We did funny glasses and mustaches. The boys (and girl)... 5/15/13 at 10:22am by DaughterOfKali	2	166
How do you get your 6 yo to eat?! started by redcanary (5/12/13 at 6:37am)	My oldest went through this. It was a phase that didn't last... 5/15/13 at 2:56am by DineiaTheDoula	5	109
Profound things our children say started by karika (8/30/10 at 5:15pm)	"I'm going to keep you in my heart when we are not together."... 5/14/13 at 8:08pm by Mami2701	18	1,738
My 3-year-old's eyelids are swollen started by tatsu15 (12/6/12 at 11:44pm)	What did you end up doing? Was everything okay? 5/14/13 at 10:41am by tracyamber	1	349
Different summer camps for kids - any suggestions? started by Cynthia Mosher (5/10/13 at 4:35pm)	This website lists family friendly farm stays in the U.S.... 5/14/13 at 8:43am by phathui5	4	68
5 yr old daily poop accidents started by Gracecody (5/13/13 at 2:41pm)	Hmmmm, that is some really good food for thought. Thank you.... 5/14/13 at 6:56am by Gracecody	3	76
Jekyll and Hyde 4.5 year old. started by sarah11221 (5/12/13 at 7:05pm)	Duplicate post 5/13/13 at 12:37pm by Asiago	2	58
more questions on Enuresis treatment center started by dnapadgett (12/31/11 at 7:00am)	I have a 7 year old boy that has never had a dry night. We... 5/12/13 at 5:18am by AllisonCornwell	9	604
Enuresis Treatment Center started by LilCricket (11/28/11 at 3:47pm)	I have a 7 year old boy who is still bedwetting every night,... 5/12/13 at 5:01am by AllisonCornwell	6	161
Adult Teeth Erupting Before Baby Teeth Fall Out started by belchers1 (4/28/09 at 12:19am) 1 2	We just went through this. One of his bottom teeth was very... 5/10/13 at 4:39pm by JudiAU	23	1,351
Curbing or Eliminating Anxiety in a 3 yr old started by Dot-to-Dot (4/30/13 at 8:47am)	Omg Pek, how horrible!!! If they wanted to help, they could... 5/10/13 at 6:23am by skycheattraffic	9	238
Daughter Hates Boys And I'm expecting One! started by nettlesoup (4/18/13 at 8:26am)	Yeah, I think she's finally coming to terms with it, which is... 5/10/13 at 12:45am by nettlesoup	5	128
What toys does your 5 y/o boy enjoy playing with? started by missnoodlesmom (2/19/13 at 6:28pm)	Duplos legos playmobil dressing up From Kindergarten- ninjas... 5/9/13 at 4:27pm by JudiAU	13	329
Piano Lessons - allow them to quit? get a new teacher? require more practice? started by dbsam (4/23/13 at 7:20am)	Looks like the higher level books might be a motivator - even... 5/9/13 at 5:46am by dbsam	13	223
Parka for husky 3 year old started by ruvi (4/30/13 at 4:37pm)	Hi ruvi and welcome to Mothering! Just thought I'd bump your... 5/8/13 at 4:55am by Cynthia Mosher	1	45
Book recs, please: anger management/being a "good sport" started by Pepe (4/20/13 at 8:16pm)	I'm not sure if you're looking for suggestions for books for... 5/7/13 at 10:21pm by HappyHappyMommy	1	44
Strategies to teach emotional regulation to overly emotional child started by pranava (4/29/13 at 6:34am)	My oldest daughter has some similar responses, but no sensory... 5/7/13 at 8:56pm by Gooseberry	11	218
DD thinks I love DS more than her. Breaking my heart! started by luckymamaoftwo (4/24/13 at 9:15pm)	Thanks for the thoughtful replies! I appreciate your... 5/5/13 at 10:39pm by luckymamaoftwo	3	177
She doesn't want to wear anything on the bottom... started by ckuretich (2/15/13 at 7:34am)	Sorry I forgot to mention she doesn't wear underwear if its... 5/3/13 at 9:32pm by phenomom	4	263
Friendship b/w a 4th grader and 1st grader started by NorthernVAMom (5/3/13 at 6:41am)	The younger boy is probably afraid that if he doesn't play... 5/3/13 at 5:05pm by BellinghamCru...	9	154
Alone at an amusement park? started by fairejour (4/21/13 at 11:46am) 1 2	My DS hasn't been to the fair since he was three and both kids... 5/3/13 at 12:25pm by Polliwog	27	514
How long can opposite sex siblings share a bedroom? started by Escaping (3/18/13 at 3:53pm)	DD and DS share a room still at 4 and 3. They have bunk beds,... 5/3/13 at 12:07pm by alaskanmomma	17	523
Gymnastics moms! started by MamaInTheDesert (2/7/13 at 6:32pm)	Only my ODD is in gymnastics right now..DS is starting... 5/3/13 at 12:00pm by alaskanmomma	19	382
what time does your 4 year old go to bed?mes started by MrsBone (10/9/12 at 3:48pm) 1 2	My 4 and 3 y/o get ready for bed around 7:30(bath, teeth... 5/3/13 at 11:52am by alaskanmomma	33	865
concern about horse at grandpents house...4yo and 11mo started by itsybistyspider (3/30/13 at 10:57pm)	this whole situation of OP's is a hard question to... 5/3/13 at 6:32am by meemee	17	404
Advise on circumcision for a 9 year old started by josephg (5/3/13 at 12:21am)	I doubt you would be advised to circumcise a 9y/o for... 5/3/13 at 4:18am by transylvania_mom	2	153
5yo DS doesn't recognize friends and classmates started by eleonrauis (5/1/13 at 10:56am)	I don't know if he has anything "official" but my husband does... 5/2/13 at 7:53am by NiteNicole	6	193
Son (3.5y) plays only with one toy started by xDaisyx (3/8/13 at 6:28am)	I have to say, I have the type of child that tends not to play... 5/1/13 at 3:53pm by newmamalizzy	5	137
Two of my kids hate each other.. advice needed started by LoveOurBabies (4/29/13 at 8:43am)	I find a huge hurdle in parenting, is in working at teaching... 5/1/13 at 1:33pm by mumkimum	3	161
GOOD movies for 4 and 2 year olds started by writteninkursive (5/5/10 at 6:55pm) 1 2	I have a 4 year ols daughter that loves the movie the cat in... 4/29/13 at 9:52pm by aaliyahs mama	31	16,910
Head lice started by Babydoll2271 (6/12/12 at 5:13pm)	The mayo/olive oil/whatever method of "smothering" doesn't... 4/28/13 at 6:46pm by beanma	12	519
5 yo oldest DD problem started by ckumelos (4/26/13 at 7:58am)	The issues have been addressed and the UA cited for both sides... 4/28/13 at 12:10pm by heatherdeg	12	385
DD "mean" friend and teaching social skills to pre-schoolers started by colsxjack (4/24/13 at 9:00pm)	I agree with the others. I would minimize or all together cut... 4/27/13 at 1:09pm by Asiago	3	146