The Childhood Years - Page 344

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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ear pain after we supposedly "cured" the ear infection started by indigolilybear (1/31/03 at 4:07am)	infections he would have been more miserable if it hadn't been... 2/1/03 at 2:41pm by CerridwenLorelei	5	958
Hygiene in public bathrooms? started by LunaMom (1/10/03 at 7:27pm) 1 2	Thanks Lunamom, I'll look into that. We don't often go to the... 1/31/03 at 10:35pm by Chelly2003	32	1,122
I am wondering what to expect. . . (long) started by Starfire (1/30/03 at 1:43pm)	I'm not an expert and I really think you should all seek one... 1/31/03 at 8:48am by chellemarie	2	538
Make "I dressed myself" stickers started by mpeel (1/19/03 at 1:50pm)	Ds 3.5, dressed himself for the first time the other day. He... 1/31/03 at 12:18am by imakebelieve	4	653
Tactile Defensiveness-anyone else deal with this? started by guest^ (1/28/03 at 3:04am)	I did a search on Altavista and found a gazillion sites. Some... 1/30/03 at 12:11am by bestjob	5	519
otroscopes?? anyone use one? started by indigolilybear (1/28/03 at 2:09am)	I'm a clinical nurse specialist so I had to buy a really nice... 1/29/03 at 11:17pm by motherkins	2	390
4-1/2 year old won't sleep started by amama (1/23/03 at 6:50pm)	My son is 3 1/2 and for months and months (perhaps years) I've... 1/29/03 at 12:55am by Chelly2003	3	507
11 yo - sneaky/lieing started by ekblad9 (1/28/03 at 6:52pm)	i don't know how to solve your problem, but for what it's... 1/28/03 at 7:38pm by ulla's mama	1	346
Library routines and rules??? started by guest^ (1/20/03 at 8:52pm)	Oh, our library has a coffee shop. It is very nice. The only... 1/27/03 at 12:13am by bestjob	17	544
6 yr. old won't share the ladies locker room at the YMCA anymore -- what to do?? started by mamaduck (1/21/03 at 11:42am)	Mamaduck, you can teach your son to avoid sexual predators... 1/24/03 at 3:16pm by EnviroBecca	7	845
she screams at my kids ALL the time..... started by mamaduck (1/24/03 at 11:04am)	You can be friends with Mom without your kids playing... 1/24/03 at 12:36pm by chellemarie	3	582
Almost-5yo with oral issues? started by merpk (12/22/02 at 4:27pm)	I know I'm a little late here... I was actually looking in the... 1/21/03 at 12:55pm by Cloverlove	10	762
Too Much TV!!!! started by nc mama (1/4/03 at 8:11pm) 1 2 3	nc mama~Sorry your thread for suggestions about a reward... 1/20/03 at 10:43am by Curly Locks	57	3,293
how far to push the nap? started by leafylady (1/13/03 at 4:41pm)	Same situation with our DD. A snack in the afternoon helps... 1/19/03 at 12:01pm by Ragana	9	553
Combining fruits, veggies, protein, dairy in one meal - is this ok? started by noahsmum (1/15/03 at 6:00pm)	There's a book called Fit for Life that talks about food... 1/18/03 at 12:36pm by Aster	2	807
what do i look for in a mother's day out? started by Elphaba (1/16/03 at 12:41pm)	yeah, that was my issue this morning. half the kids had runny... 1/17/03 at 2:40pm by Elphaba	5	511
Toy Guns and Weapons started by mcmommy (12/21/02 at 11:27pm) 1 2	I find that my son "makes weapons" out almost anything. That... 1/17/03 at 3:08am by mamaofthree	30	1,953
sensory integration workshop started by angelsmama (1/15/03 at 6:02pm)	Thanks! The have something coming to Albany and Salem-I could... 1/16/03 at 9:50am by TreeLove	2	368
Have you ever asked your child this question? started by guest^ (1/7/03 at 1:47am)	I asked my little boy (2.5) this question today and he said:... 1/15/03 at 4:35pm by Domestic Goddess	6	605
Setting FREAKIN" boundries!!!!!!!! started by TreeLove (1/15/03 at 12:17pm)	000000000000000 1/15/03 at 3:56pm by MamaOui	6	606
Dd dresses like an orphan! started by ekblad9 (1/10/03 at 2:16pm)	I think because she knows it bothers you, it gives her a sense... 1/15/03 at 3:33pm by Eosine	16	787
New temper tantrum started by cindylouvt (1/14/03 at 6:45pm)	He is responsible for changing his clothes and taking care of... 1/15/03 at 8:31am by cindylouvt	2	311
8yr old talking back, wants to run away started by Cath922 (1/7/03 at 10:48pm)	Have you tried responding without anger or authority, but by... 1/13/03 at 1:35am by LizD	6	424
Please Help! Carpool Troubles started by JJMama (1/6/03 at 11:12pm)	i don't know if you already do this, but is it possible to... 1/13/03 at 1:25am by LizD	8	369
my son's busy social life -- I hardly see him anymore -- is this normal? started by mamaduck (1/8/03 at 2:30pm)	I have found that my seven-year-old dd's friends prefer to... 1/12/03 at 1:57am by Seeking Refuge	3	409
Weaning off thumbsucking started by cathe (1/10/03 at 12:10am)	My dd is 5 and sucked her two fingers until a few months ago.... 1/11/03 at 7:23pm by Lil'M	7	390
Meditation for kids started by ShannonCC (1/2/03 at 3:42am)	I think we found something that works for us! We sat cross... 1/10/03 at 4:01am by ShannonCC	14	554
"Mom, I'm Bored!" started by snuffles (1/8/03 at 5:30pm)	Thank you ladies for the replies!! I made some phone calls,... 1/9/03 at 5:00pm by snuffles	6	431
What age do kids verbalize they are sick? started by guest^ (1/4/03 at 3:33pm)	Mallory- We have always given her feelings names,and I am... 1/9/03 at 2:21am by guest^	2	316
Teaching how to act around boys? started by fw5blue (1/4/03 at 8:04pm)	You're welcome! I think we all feel that way, that our... 1/8/03 at 11:17am by LunaMom	5	641
help! birthday party activities asap started by fennelseed (1/4/03 at 2:07am)	Yes, I forgot about the facepainting!!!! DD did that at her... 1/7/03 at 8:05pm by guest^	8	492
booster seat suggestions please started by LdyBluNH@aol (1/1/03 at 4:00am)	I have a Century Next Step booster that I used with a harness... 1/7/03 at 5:54pm by LunaMom	7	456
AP Moms, how do you do it?! started by Mamajamz (12/30/02 at 12:49am)	Hi MamaJamz, It's just a challenge sometimes. But I do think... 1/7/03 at 1:58am by pioneermama	4	467
Gift for 3yo girl? (and NO Barbies) ... started by merpk (12/23/02 at 5:17pm)	All right, aiming for the dress-up thing. Will hit the thrift... 1/3/03 at 5:32am by merpk	14	1,245
Hi I am new here and would like to introduce myself started by bonusmommy (12/31/02 at 8:10pm)	Hi and welcome! I just want to say that I love the Focus on... 1/2/03 at 5:12pm by motherkins	2	423
Mallory is 7!!! started by guestmama9924 (1/2/03 at 11:02am)	Oh My!!! My oldest girl is 7 years old today! 7 years on this... 1/2/03 at 11:02am by guestmama9924	0	302
conflict with a peer -- how would you have handled this situaton? started by mamaduck (12/31/02 at 3:45pm)	I feel for your son and the situation you are in... My mom... 1/1/03 at 12:25am by Envision	4	409
Help--potty learning question started by mamalovejoy (12/31/02 at 1:33pm)	Have you tried just using very thin "big girl panties" and... 12/31/02 at 8:03pm by bonusmommy	1	379
birthday present for snarling 4-year-old started by girlsaplenty (12/24/02 at 2:40am)	Thanks for your responses! My daughter's birthday has come and... 12/31/02 at 1:03am by girlsaplenty	4	487
OOH Happy Dance and have to brag on both started by CerridwenLorelei (12/29/02 at 10:10pm)	my 5 and 4 yr old for Friday and my 4 yr old today Friday... 12/29/02 at 10:10pm by CerridwenLorelei	0	478
bathtime/water safety started by englishmum (12/29/02 at 12:03pm)	My 3 daughters bathe together (ages 7, 6 and 4.5) Most of the... 12/29/02 at 2:37pm by lucina3	2	346
boy mean to his nana HELP!! started by adb252001 (12/16/02 at 4:51pm)	I used to nanny before I had kids. Sometimes you have to... 12/27/02 at 6:02am by Kirsten	1	427
"Best friend" just plain mean to dd started by pcjen (12/19/02 at 10:34am)	I think what I use to always forget is that just like adults,... 12/27/02 at 1:23am by granolamom	10	1,307
Help!!My 3 yr old won't leave my breasts alone! started by Luckymomma (12/23/02 at 11:07pm)	My ds never pretended to nurse on my breast after he was... 12/26/02 at 1:26pm by Starfire	7	1,085
Quick! Whats the Tooth Fairy Going Rate? started by guestmama9924 (12/14/02 at 8:00pm)	I h ave a huge stash pf silver dollars and $.50 peices that I... 12/24/02 at 2:50am by lilyka	17	675
help!! 4 year old not wanting to "stay" asleep! started by Mollie (12/13/02 at 12:42pm)	Thank you for the responses!!! I guess I will just ride it... 12/23/02 at 12:56pm by Mollie	4	442
I have $150. What's the best carseat I can get? started by BusyMommy (12/21/02 at 10:19pm)	Moving this to Childhood years for ya! 12/23/02 at 2:41am by Missgrl	12	523
New baby foiled potty training! started by RainCityMama (12/21/02 at 9:15pm)	I don't have much advice but I can identify! Dd is younger,... 12/22/02 at 12:17pm by Britishmum	3	364
grandparents manipulating DS with "santa" threats (long) started by frodo (12/19/02 at 12:22pm)	frodo, I didn't read all the replies so someone might have... 12/22/02 at 9:09am by Ruth	9	551
ds doesn't want to go outside! started by Astrid (12/18/02 at 7:12pm)	I used to have to force my dd to go outside. She'd want to... 12/22/02 at 12:02am by SweetestJezebel	5	365