The Childhood Years - Page 337

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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Demanding bathroom Company! started by tausborn (8/12/03 at 4:55am)	I am so glad we are not the only ones with this challenge!!!... 9/6/03 at 11:37pm by LittleBear1	9	515
How do you handle delayed gratification? started by ajsmom (9/5/03 at 2:35am)	The only time that really frustrates me is after breakfast and... 9/6/03 at 12:08am by ajsmom	4	317
handwashing after potty use started by mamaduck (9/5/03 at 12:00pm)	When ds was first learning to use the potty, I did give him a... 9/5/03 at 11:06pm by teachma	2	350
DD is asking for a sibling started by LunaMom (8/31/03 at 9:35pm)	She may say she wants one now, but after that baby gets here,... 9/4/03 at 10:52am by tausborn	6	500
Prevention Plan started by PM (9/4/03 at 6:42am)	Ok, yesterday I saw exactly what I don't want my dd to be when... 9/4/03 at 6:42am by PM	0	400
leaving 3 yr old for weekend for the first time started by IfMamaAintHappy (9/3/03 at 1:22am)	i was also wondering if 3 different families might not be too... 9/4/03 at 12:24am by sunbaby	2	411
the importance of greens vs. creating power issues started by sunbaby (8/29/03 at 2:57am)	Sparklemom "Making an issue out of food is a direct route to... 9/3/03 at 8:23pm by Britishmum	9	404
An Odd Question started by GoodWillHunter (9/1/03 at 1:37am)	Well, you know, Connor has gone over to his Dad's house every... 9/3/03 at 7:45pm by GoodWillHunter	4	497
when did your kids stop napping? started by mamaley (8/17/03 at 7:50pm)	DD stopped around 3 years. She turned 4 in June and... 9/2/03 at 11:58pm by shanleysmama	16	722
Cattle prod for children started by ajenista (9/2/03 at 11:16pm)	There is a long thread about this in Talk Amongst Ourselves.... 9/2/03 at 11:41pm by kama'aina mama	3	581
He's terrified of pooping in the potty started by NJMama (9/2/03 at 10:42pm)	My son was the same way at 3. What I did, I did this with all... 9/2/03 at 11:38pm by AnnMarie	1	342
Toilet learning (again) started by chicagomom (8/25/03 at 12:41am)	My son was born 6/6/00 and just started peeing in the potty... 9/2/03 at 10:53pm by NJMama	5	349
Anyone else feeling, umm lonely today? started by Nursingnaturalmom (9/2/03 at 12:12pm)	Hey, check with me tomorrow, when my dd goes for her first day... 9/2/03 at 4:40pm by darlindeliasmom	2	242
Help! I can't take it anymore!!! started by LunaMom (8/26/03 at 9:04pm)	Just a little update...my local bookstore ordered Kids,... 9/2/03 at 10:50am by LunaMom	10	681
Was your child a spirited/high need baby? started by aimeemac (8/20/03 at 6:48pm)	Techma - I know what you mean. My DD bedtime story everynight... 9/2/03 at 9:21am by mingber	14	610
A Couple of Development Questions (one for musicians) started by PM (9/1/03 at 7:32am)	OK. I don't push, but I really want Iris to pursue an artistic... 9/1/03 at 11:36pm by PM	3	384
I'm frustrated with my son started by racermom (8/30/03 at 7:45pm)	I don't have any advice, but I wanted to post my sympathy. I'm... 8/30/03 at 7:50pm by dotcommama	1	449
Constant nagging started by sea island mama (8/26/03 at 5:11am)	I'm really enjoying the fact that my 3 yo is my youngest! It... 8/30/03 at 6:44pm by mamaduck	2	347
DD has low self-esteem....need resource info.. started by futbol mom (8/27/03 at 10:48pm)	Thank you Audreysmom and Siddie. It looks like I am doing some... 8/30/03 at 2:50pm by futbol mom	4	453
question about girls aged 4-8 started by gabesmama (8/26/03 at 5:28pm)	Thank you for all of your help. I am working on a lesson based... 8/30/03 at 2:44am by gabesmama	5	495
too many toys, but dd cant let 'em go started by sunbaby (8/29/03 at 3:15am)	We had the same issue at 3, and here is what we did: - DS went... 8/29/03 at 1:26pm by veggiewolf	1	358
My 5 year old wants a game boy for his birthday started by racermom (8/27/03 at 2:26pm)	Thanks for all your posts. I hasn't even crossed my mind that... 8/29/03 at 8:36am by racermom	10	723
Funny language errors! started by LunaMom (7/13/03 at 11:57am) 1 2 3 4 5	DD is 6 and says pacuter for computer. She also likes to use... 8/29/03 at 2:18am by mojomom	83	2,384
Another WWYD? started by mamamoo (8/23/03 at 4:34pm)	What great ideas! Some I've tried, but some are new to me. I... 8/29/03 at 1:44am by paula_bear	13	604
Another kid post started by KindRedSpirit (8/28/03 at 9:18pm)	1qq11233455776779900-===opp: :... 8/28/03 at 9:18pm by KindRedSpirit	0	535
How teamwork leads to wonderful nasty cookies started by mamaduck (8/28/03 at 5:50pm)	Well, I think they at least pretended to like the taste. But... 8/28/03 at 6:14pm by mamaduck	2	372
my son the dinosaur.... started by Graceoc (8/28/03 at 12:08am)	My DS went through a long period of this - stalking around the... 8/28/03 at 9:06am by veggiewolf	1	321
She won't eat anything! started by PM (8/12/03 at 6:23am)	Well, I wrote a long reply and it's gone. Sorry for the... 8/28/03 at 7:30am by PM	11	396
Kaya has discovered her sexuality...anyone else's 4 year old? started by Kaya's Mama (8/16/03 at 11:20pm)	Quote: He's 4 now, and he no longer pays much attention to it... 8/27/03 at 7:22am by MamaOui	15	881
Everything is about winning started by Monica (8/25/03 at 4:10pm)	No advice (yet), just empathy ... We have the same situation... 8/27/03 at 2:57am by merpk	2	350
Swings started by Monica (8/25/03 at 4:40pm)	I know. I would love to put up a tree swing for dd, but we... 8/26/03 at 8:24pm by kazmir	5	405
nephew speech problem or not? started by lula (8/25/03 at 2:25am)	Hey lula, Although the range of developmentally appropriate... 8/26/03 at 11:06am by wemberly	1	284
Outgoing DD/shy friend dilemma started by LunaMom (8/18/03 at 6:49pm)	I think that's a good idea. I have a friend like that. She's a... 8/26/03 at 2:31am by hydrangea	4	347
New sibling...any gd book suggestions??? started by MamaSoleil (8/25/03 at 10:39am)	Oh, I see you meant a book for yourself! hmmmm, cant think of... 8/25/03 at 11:43pm by lauraess	2	421
How to convince her to brush her teeth!! started by the sunshine (8/17/03 at 2:53pm)	About a dentist...we lucked out. My DD friend's mom is our... 8/25/03 at 8:32am by mingber	12	558
Is this weird or cute??? started by LunaMom (7/21/03 at 6:58pm)	:LOL ... another vote for "cute" ... :LOL 8/25/03 at 3:28am by merpk	12	787
nephew speech problem or not? started by lula (8/25/03 at 1:47am)	I just spent a week with my 3.5 year old nephew. What is... 8/25/03 at 1:47am by lula	0	194
Please help with this issue...3 year old too forward? started by geogirl (8/22/03 at 6:23pm)	It is so nice to find someone who has a child like mine. She... 8/25/03 at 1:03am by stickybun	2	436
What do you do for school lunch? started by manitoba_mommy (8/13/03 at 3:28pm)	We are vegan so we have lots of non-meat choices. As for... 8/24/03 at 10:17pm by Stirling	14	595
Bed wetting started by Megan_Cherry (8/23/03 at 9:02pm)	I haven't had to handle this on my own for an 8 year old, yet,... 8/24/03 at 9:54pm by tausborn	1	430
are we going to have to read him to sleep in college? started by mamaley (8/24/03 at 1:27am)	Whoa Luvmy2kids--I will probably never be that lucky, but it's... 8/24/03 at 8:45pm by mamaley	8	320
trampolins started by chevy974 (8/21/03 at 8:55pm)	yes, i agree i wanted to see both sides of the coin. Where... 8/23/03 at 3:49pm by chevy974	6	312
Swimming lessons: when? started by Liz (8/19/03 at 5:11pm)	Our best swimming lesson experiences were with a university... 8/23/03 at 9:03am by bestjob	9	446
Siblings Fighting! started by ekblad9 (8/21/03 at 10:51pm)	My kids are still pretty small (8, 5, an-d 2) so the fights... 8/22/03 at 6:39pm by bestjob	6	385
Rivalry between non-siblings started by Liz (8/12/03 at 5:24pm)	For what they're worth, here are some ideas... I have three... 8/22/03 at 1:01am by bestjob	6	384
Repercussions after 5-day mother/child separation! started by mamasiobhan (8/20/03 at 3:10am)	I wish I had some solid advice. I just know that my dd (born... 8/21/03 at 7:54pm by ekblad9	1	409
Tummy Problems away from Home? started by Imonion2 (8/11/03 at 8:39pm)	When I was a child, I had a nervous stomach and threw up all... 8/21/03 at 3:42pm by mingber	1	270
broke my heart started by nc mama (8/19/03 at 9:50pm)	As a teachable moment, you might like to add how there no mean... 8/21/03 at 10:02am by michelle1k	4	325
Help!!!! started by mshollyk (8/14/03 at 3:03pm)	update: it has been a much easier week, and i realized that... 8/20/03 at 11:57pm by mshollyk	10	392
Just me and the 3 year old on a long car trip - help!? started by ajsmom (7/18/03 at 3:44am)	I must say that the best part of our trip was being alone with... 8/18/03 at 6:54pm by ajsmom	17	543