The Childhood Years - Page 339

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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schooling for child with difficulty focusing started by mommyoftwogirls (8/12/03 at 5:51pm)	My son's theraspist recommends drinking with a crazy straw to... 8/12/03 at 8:12pm by khrisday	1	392
What would you do? Sticky situation! started by LunaMom (8/6/03 at 12:36pm)	Thanks for all your replies and advice. I like the point made... 8/12/03 at 2:51pm by LunaMom	4	515
name-calling and how a child can handle it started by branwyn (7/30/03 at 10:54pm)	I wish I had a magic formula for you. I was teased a lot as a... 8/12/03 at 12:46pm by EnviroBecca	7	477
Disneyland with 4 year old dd started by jannan (8/11/03 at 10:41am)	My little sister was 4 the first time we went to DL. She was... 8/12/03 at 5:17am by Kirsten	3	272
HELP!!! Sibling problem!! started by Charles Baudelaire (7/27/03 at 6:38pm)	What worked for me was making my toddler feel as though the... 8/11/03 at 10:50pm by transformingmama	5	458
Clothing problems (yet) started by Leonor (8/11/03 at 5:14am)	Maybe you can talk to him about what is so great about the... 8/11/03 at 9:15am by Dragon	1	327
3 yr. old language skills- help!! started by dipmama (8/5/03 at 4:50pm)	Nanner, my dd does that too. It's definitely because I'm not... 8/11/03 at 2:49am by PM	9	446
How to respond to "I want a different mommy" started by lisamarie (8/6/03 at 11:20am)	Thanks again for all your replies! We have been talking alot... 8/10/03 at 2:33pm by lisamarie	9	435
Potty Training - When to Worry? started by PM (7/21/03 at 1:19am)	I think not putting pressure in our kids is a very good thing.... 8/9/03 at 9:21pm by Leonor	12	577
Ot Toy Warning started by chevy974 (8/3/03 at 5:50pm)	It's sad that accident happened, but I think we can't blame... 8/9/03 at 9:00pm by Leonor	3	525
Bad Dreams started by ColesMom (8/7/03 at 1:05am)	Just FYI--we had a dream catcher for elliott, who was... 8/9/03 at 12:37am by wemberly	5	398
I have a bored 8yr old...with two little sisters started by Oceanmamma77 (8/8/03 at 4:57pm)	I have an 8 year old dd and a 5 yo ds and a 2.5 yo ds, so I... 8/8/03 at 11:43pm by bestjob	1	316
Keeps Putting Dinosaurs in His Mouth! started by ColesMom (7/23/03 at 1:29am)	Thanks for your thoughts everyone - I have tried to relax a... 8/8/03 at 12:47am by ColesMom	7	312
WAAAAHHHH, my kids aren't entertaining me.... started by geekmom (8/5/03 at 5:00pm)	So far I've moved all the furniture around in my house and... 8/7/03 at 9:29pm by geekmom	3	356
Reasonably priced wooden/Waldorf toys? started by AnnR33 (7/18/03 at 6:47pm)	I've gotten things from www.juliestuff.com I'm pretty sure... 8/6/03 at 9:05pm by elfie	7	416
Dh frustrated with length of dinner time....how long does it take YOUR family to eat? started by guest^ (7/27/03 at 5:21pm) 1 2	mamapoppins- Even when dh and I are having our "adult only"... 8/6/03 at 9:04pm by bestjob	21	886
Flying solo started by Sofiamomma (8/6/03 at 1:33am)	My sister has graciously offered to have dd1 spend Labor Day... 8/6/03 at 1:33am by Sofiamomma	0	320
What MUST a child know to start kindergarten? started by Megieblue (8/3/03 at 1:46am)	She might have been talking about this -... 8/5/03 at 5:22pm by I Believe in...	11	1,037
Looking for books on tape ideas for a 3 yr old started by ajsmom (7/3/03 at 1:16am)	Another plug here for Jim Weiss. We have several of his... 8/4/03 at 5:21pm by mamaduck	16	692
What does your 5 yr old play with? started by ~cherrypie~ (7/1/03 at 4:46pm)	Ds is 5.5 and loves~ stuffed animals (the small "beanie" type)... 8/3/03 at 1:18am by serenetabbie	10	520
Poll: Question About Reading started by Charles Baudelaire (7/11/03 at 2:27am)	Ds is 5 1/2 and reads quite well IMO. He started reading... 8/3/03 at 1:12am by serenetabbie	13	643
5 y/o DD just bit 11 m/o - What do I do???? started by angelsmama (8/1/03 at 10:09pm)	My almost 6 yr old dd bit my 11 month old...there are still... 8/1/03 at 10:09pm by angelsmama	0	280
indoor entertainment for 3 yo started by mamaley (7/18/03 at 2:42pm)	I have a 3.5 yr old. I don't allow watching TV watching (but... 8/1/03 at 1:36pm by Tanibani	11	535
I'm NOT tired! I'm NOT hungry! started by Liz (7/21/03 at 12:18pm)	Thank you so much for all your support, bestjob, I really... 8/1/03 at 7:54am by Liz	14	524
OMYGODDESS help me -insight ANYTHING started by CerridwenLorelei (7/24/03 at 9:10pm)	I know your totally in shock, who wouldn't be?? But it sounds... 7/30/03 at 6:20pm by Arduinna	7	646
"I'm Bored." started by mamaduck (7/2/03 at 3:17pm)	I rarely hear it anymore. Now I hear "Mommmmmmm I'm ....."... 7/29/03 at 1:40pm by lucina3	16	583
No Gilfts for B-day Opinions Please! started by SquirelNutkin (5/28/03 at 6:15pm) 1 2	We have many friends with no children. When they are invited... 7/28/03 at 6:47pm by daisies	24	893
Feeding your child with food intolerances started by bananasmom (7/27/03 at 1:00pm)	Thanks for responding! Quote: I am sure to give her... 7/27/03 at 1:31pm by bananasmom	2	365
when is your child ready for 2-wheeled bike? started by MamaMonica (6/30/03 at 5:01pm)	Quote: Originally posted by Britishmum I just wish... 7/27/03 at 1:27am by lilyka	16	728
question about 3 yr old not eating during illness started by IfMamaAintHappy (7/23/03 at 1:46am)	I'm glad your little poopsie is feeling better. Just wanted... 7/24/03 at 12:17am by LoveBeads	2	248
DD playing w/twins, giving equal attention? started by SummerLover (7/11/03 at 12:49pm)	toepea- You're right it is an issue about there being 3 of... 7/22/03 at 2:09pm by SummerLover	5	350
A source for affordable, sturdy, well-made children's furniture? started by Sandra Dee (7/20/03 at 9:39pm)	Oops--that should say $25 not $425 (the latter is not really a... 7/22/03 at 8:30am by mamasi	4	452
How many hours does your child sleep? started by LunaMom (7/9/03 at 9:55am)	My 7 yr old between 8 and 10 hours and my 5 yr old around 10... 7/21/03 at 8:13pm by mom at home	11	441
funny ? thing my ds (5) said started by lauraess (7/20/03 at 9:23am)	Uh oh. Hand your dh a vacuum, quick! I wouldn't worry too... 7/21/03 at 7:00pm by LunaMom	2	345
Help my 4 yo is being a..well, 4 yo... started by MamaMonica (7/18/03 at 10:28pm)	Yeah. : It's a hard thing to realize that as soon as you've... 7/21/03 at 12:56pm by shine	5	470
paperback kids' books -- looking for ideas started by fraya (7/21/03 at 12:26am)	Books by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko... 7/21/03 at 12:48pm by ohiomama	4	313
How do you store your dc's tea set??? started by guest^ (7/21/03 at 10:33am)	Ours is on a silver tray in my china cabinet. 7/21/03 at 10:35am by amnesiac	1	350
Morning Thoughts started by rainbowmum (7/4/03 at 6:57pm) 1 2	What a walk down memory lane! We used to collect rocks and... 7/21/03 at 1:36am by trippenfaerie	24	1,394
Sand table? started by ShannonCC (7/20/03 at 12:57am)	okay just lookin at those plans inspired me...why I didn't... 7/20/03 at 10:28pm by Kaya's Mama	4	344
Trying to clear out dd's room, but she won't get rid of ANYTHING! started by journeymom (6/24/03 at 5:42pm) 1 2	So, I did the big clean-up yesterday--all day (after bfing and... 7/20/03 at 4:15pm by wildfarmsmama	20	1,257
How to help 3 yo establish & protect physical boundaries (w/other children?) started by ladylee (7/17/03 at 3:19pm)	Yeah, I suggest something he can say to the other child and... 7/18/03 at 11:29am by Liz	3	352
How much obedience can I expect from 4 year old? started by Bekka (7/1/03 at 10:37pm)	Just to add something funny about naked children. I gave my... 7/18/03 at 10:44am by mingber	6	2,821
2 questions about "private parts" started by momileigh (7/3/03 at 2:47am) 1 2	Quote: Originally posted by simonee We use yoni because... 7/18/03 at 9:40am by Kaya's Mama	32	1,277
Why no pee pee? seven year old with apparently no urine. started by Yasodra (6/29/03 at 2:21am)	My son has a bladder of steel. Doesn't pee in the morning... 7/18/03 at 1:26am by Mamaste	3	337
suggested toys? started by LdyBluNH@aol (7/17/03 at 6:15pm)	its time for a new infusion of stuff for my dd. things... 7/17/03 at 6:15pm by LdyBluNH@aol	0	208
3.5 yo and friendships started by chicagomom (7/12/03 at 6:17pm)	It really helped my 3 year old to play with his slightly older... 7/17/03 at 5:44pm by Liz	3	276
what wd. you do about lying playmate? started by LaLaLuna (7/15/03 at 2:18am)	Thank you mamas, for your clear and lucid words. I feel a lot... 7/17/03 at 3:12am by LaLaLuna	5	275
I think my kids are having happy childhoods started by mamaduck (7/16/03 at 5:03pm)	Very sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love looking at my kids photos... 7/17/03 at 12:52am by granolamom	3	336
Thought it was all good...(self pity vent) started by MamaSoleil (7/16/03 at 8:55am)	Journeymom~that sounds like the 'safe bed' idea that Sears... 7/16/03 at 9:35pm by MamaSoleil	9	497
diet to help with child's moodiness??? started by angelsmama (6/30/03 at 6:57pm)	We don't follow it to the letter, by any means, but what we do... 7/16/03 at 1:34am by Sofiamomma	8	523