The Childhood Years - Page 335

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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short order cook?!? started by seedling (10/25/03 at 11:00am)	I had this problem- still have it at various times. I have... 10/30/03 at 11:58pm by MamaMonica	7	374
Experts say investing in kids important, BUT... started by flutemandolin (10/24/03 at 12:56pm)	levar, I am curious why you posted Cambridge stats? I have... 10/30/03 at 5:05am by Marsh	4	508
Band-aid happy kiddo started by z-girl (9/30/03 at 12:41am)	DD has had a major band-aid breakthrough! She now tells us... 10/30/03 at 1:02am by z-girl	14	640
tears and tantrum book review and question started by marchmom19 (10/28/03 at 3:48am)	I read this back when 4yo dd was an infant, so my memories... 10/28/03 at 9:33pm by Queen Gwen	1	361
can't have a conversation w/dh started by chicagomom (10/19/03 at 9:45pm)	We're there too! Drives me crazy sometimes! Worst is at... 10/28/03 at 5:48pm by levar	3	522
Poll: Do 3 year-olds need preschool? started by PM (10/13/03 at 9:37am) 1 2	My son just turned three. He loves pre-school. He PLAYS there.... 10/28/03 at 3:02pm by Leatherette	28	1,188
going potty in public, it isn't happening started by seedling (10/22/03 at 4:06pm)	My dd is 6 and hates to use public restrooms, especially if... 10/28/03 at 2:32am by mojomom	8	514
Christmas/Birthday for 4 year old boy started by HRC121799 (10/6/03 at 3:19pm)	One idea, for birthday focus on "summer" gifts and for... 10/27/03 at 5:08pm by levar	7	464
a revolation I had.... started by kaya3 (10/24/03 at 10:40am)	Thanks, kaya3, because that's one of those things that I know... 10/26/03 at 7:02pm by LunaMom	1	380
Poll: AP/Natural Parenting and "Away" School started by kanpope (10/13/03 at 6:22pm)	My daughter is 6yrs and we practice natural and respectful... 10/26/03 at 1:52am by mother_sunshine	11	488
4 year old wants to see the puke icon... started by gurumama (10/20/03 at 10:03pm)	LOL! My 4 year old loves the puke emoticon and the one who... 10/25/03 at 3:01pm by Carolinamidwife	4	644
What can I do to thank his soccer coach? started by QueeTheBean (10/22/03 at 8:06pm)	Quote: Originally posted by bestjobif you don't want to... 10/25/03 at 8:58am by QueeTheBean	4	384
friends children say "Oh my god" all the time... started by mamaduck (10/1/03 at 2:12pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally posted by ArduinnaThis is the perfect... 10/25/03 at 7:31am by momea	41	2,177
santa claus? started by mamaley (10/21/03 at 1:52pm) 1 2	yes, maybe another thread is in order. very interesting,... 10/24/03 at 5:17pm by MelMel	24	695
Oh no! She's sick... started by Potty Diva (10/23/03 at 12:24pm)	That is so cute. 10/23/03 at 1:37pm by 4females	1	299
talking to dd about mastrubation started by sunbaby (10/21/03 at 2:36am)	A few years ago, I saw my cousin handle this perfectly, IMO:... 10/22/03 at 7:18pm by EnviroBecca	6	1,810
DS losing first tooth started by Curandera (10/22/03 at 10:11am)	I was so excited when my oldest dd got her first loose tooth.... 10/22/03 at 2:07pm by 4females	5	437
Tooth Fairy started by 4females (10/22/03 at 2:00pm)	The thread about Santa got me wondering... Do your kids... 10/22/03 at 2:00pm by 4females	0	366
What did you say? started by Solange (9/30/03 at 9:10am)	LiamnEmma, I sometimes do the same thing, where I respond with... 10/21/03 at 8:28pm by teachma	10	703
Listening and following directions started by LunaMom (10/16/03 at 6:32pm)	mom at home: My dd was tested at school by the Phsycologist... 10/21/03 at 6:32pm by 4females	6	487
What does your child call flatulence? started by Megieblue (10/3/03 at 1:01am) 1 2	And this thread has me ROFL! DS#1 (age 4) usually says fart,... 10/21/03 at 1:15am by mommatonoah	35	1,091
Toy recommendations, please? started by LunaMom (10/16/03 at 3:38pm)	Yes! A tent is a great gift. Dd got one for her 5th birthday... 10/20/03 at 10:04pm by bestjob	7	413
Am I a bad mother? started by PM (10/13/03 at 9:46am)	You are not a bad mommy for listening to your child... In my... 10/20/03 at 7:13pm by 4females	12	667
Musings of a 3 year old started by Liz (10/16/03 at 11:27pm)	Dd is constantly asking what things are made of - what are... 10/20/03 at 6:49pm by mom2kbeth	6	574
Question about Hanna Andersson clothing and outlet started by tatum (10/19/03 at 5:19am)	My experience with some of the Hanna stuff is the same as... 10/20/03 at 2:08pm by EFmom	5	821
Halloween Costume (Family theme) started by marchmom19 (10/18/03 at 4:11am)	DD and I always dress up together. We have been Tigger and... 10/19/03 at 7:04pm by mom2kbeth	5	604
Horse Costume?? started by marchmom19 (10/18/03 at 11:05am)	Anyone know of a simple homemade horse costume to make? My dd... 10/18/03 at 11:05am by marchmom19	0	602
Nightime Enureis started by MirandaW (9/6/03 at 1:04am)	dotcommamma, so glad to hear this worked for your son, too! 10/16/03 at 4:11pm by EFmom	12	706
I it ok? started by Potty Diva (10/14/03 at 2:14pm)	I swear I am going to throw the dang TV OUT! AND I will never... 10/16/03 at 2:04pm by Potty Diva	9	615
Poll: When do you stop bathing with your preschooler? started by tausborn (10/6/03 at 5:05am)	My 8 yr old ds has no problem with whipping the shower curtain... 10/16/03 at 3:06am by BCmommy	15	711
Now what do I do? started by ajsmom (10/8/03 at 1:48am)	It's still here, we just don't have cable. We will still put... 10/15/03 at 3:44am by ajsmom	4	417
Sending 3 yr old to room.... started by Kiddoson (10/12/03 at 10:27am)	Look for The Secret of Parenting. I found it helpful, although... 10/14/03 at 2:55pm by Liz	4	569
displaying artwork started by z-girl (10/9/03 at 8:48pm)	We got two clothes lines from IKEA last month that came with... 10/14/03 at 12:19pm by carrots	6	521
AP parenting books?? started by marchmom19 (9/25/03 at 6:10am)	One of the best places to find AP friendly books is through... 10/14/03 at 11:14am by kanpope	1	343
being dry at night started by DharmaDisciple (10/12/03 at 2:01pm)	My oldest is 7 and still not dry through the night. Even with... 10/14/03 at 10:33am by mamaduck	2	345
writing letters backwards started by idaismyname (10/7/03 at 1:26pm)	Teachma said what my dd's first grade teacher told us at open... 10/13/03 at 7:08pm by mojomom	5	612
Seattle area 4 yr old needs help with extreme episodes started by car jinx (10/7/03 at 7:09pm)	On the food issue, whole foods don't matter if the child is... 10/13/03 at 11:45am by ShannonCC	4	371
not sure to think about this -- re. ds's bedwetting started by mamaduck (10/10/03 at 11:05am)	Quote: Originally posted by mamaduck We take him potty... 10/13/03 at 9:22am by AnnMarie	11	523
ISO Free Online Games for Kindergartener started by Asquaredmom (10/9/03 at 8:25pm)	Disney.com There are a ton of sites but Taylor likes Blast... 10/12/03 at 10:43pm by levar	1	346
4 1/2 yo Sleep Issues - What is normal/acceptable? started by kanpope (9/24/03 at 10:27am)	Things have worked out really well. I think that most of the... 10/12/03 at 9:33am by kanpope	8	481
Suggestions for air travel with 3yo dd started by mamaroni (10/9/03 at 11:46pm)	This is what works for us- a wheeled carry-on soft suitcase,... 10/12/03 at 4:37am by mama-aya	6	385
Do any of your dc's friends irritate you? started by guest^ (8/29/03 at 7:45pm)	DD has a few girlfriends that I would rather not have to spend... 10/11/03 at 3:52pm by Imonion2	16	1,086
Mommy to an eight year old... started by BCmommy (10/6/03 at 2:31am)	Three girls, 3, 8 and 17!!!! Welcome to Mothering.com 10/11/03 at 3:35pm by carmen veranda	3	419
No party for you! started by Plaid Leopard (10/4/03 at 9:50pm)	Whatever your feelings now, I think it matters that you... 10/9/03 at 9:55pm by Britishmum	6	535
Sharing rooms started by Imonion2 (10/2/03 at 11:40pm)	Is it possible to put a futon mattress in his room? If so, I... 10/7/03 at 9:13pm by chicagomom	9	448
Preschooler writing oddities question started by tausborn (10/7/03 at 1:58am)	My 4 year old does this too. There are so few things in life... 10/7/03 at 9:14am by Mallory	2	416
Kid's stories and life lessons started by NJMama (10/6/03 at 8:32am)	Thanks for your response. I am going to the library today, so... 10/7/03 at 7:58am by NJMama	2	481
I am in SO much trouble started by Liz (10/3/03 at 5:57pm)	I hope someone is kindenough to return them. if not, ebay is a... 10/6/03 at 5:01pm by HRC121799	6	607
New big sister not adjusting well started by nursiemom (10/2/03 at 5:20pm)	Just wanted to add my support too. We all had a tough time... 10/3/03 at 10:29am by knitterma	3	298
How do you deal with a pest? started by bestjob (9/20/03 at 4:13pm)	I don't know if the problem is becuase he is a middle child or... 10/2/03 at 3:49pm by mingber	2	337