The Childhood Years - Page 346

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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Anyone taught a kid to cross country ski? started by Elismama (11/19/02 at 2:04pm)	I haven't tried a pulk but we were out with the toboggan last... 12/13/02 at 5:34pm by Liz	16	572
Serious Abuse Going On, What Do I Do??? started by calgal007 (12/7/02 at 12:44pm)	My son just turned eight, and he has struggled for the last... 12/13/02 at 8:25am by KatherineinCA	7	817
Why won't she say Mama??? started by indiegirl (12/8/02 at 5:07am)	My sons both said "cat" for their first word and "dada" for... 12/13/02 at 4:11am by Pigpen	7	498
3-year-old not ready for potty?? started by callmemama (12/7/02 at 6:07am)	hmmmmm. if this was my son, I think I might be a bit worried. ... 12/12/02 at 1:29pm by mamacrab	1	420
coping with the "not having fun" kid started by EnviroBecca (12/9/02 at 12:53pm)	YOU DID AN AWESOME JOB!!!! My Gus is EXACTLY the same way. I... 12/11/02 at 11:31am by TreeLove	8	590
Up and at um', for those school aged kids... started by BlueRoseMama (11/19/02 at 12:00am)	bestjob - Thanks for the idea, I love it, Getting her dressed... 12/11/02 at 10:58am by mingber	7	674
discipline woes started by LdyBluNH@aol (12/6/02 at 1:22am)	Terri- My 5 year old dd used to do much of that violent,... 12/10/02 at 11:06pm by Lil'M	3	351
5 year old ds hates to wash or cut his hair started by frodo (12/8/02 at 2:57pm)	i wondered if i'd kept it out of his diet long enough. ... 12/9/02 at 5:33pm by frodo	5	799
death..we lost a family member.. started by jjdoula (12/3/02 at 5:18pm)	no advice, just my deepest sympathies. That is my biggest fear... 12/9/02 at 3:51am by juicylucy	8	478
Dd just cut her hair! started by MamaSoleil (11/14/02 at 12:56pm) 1 2	((((Amy)))) That curl will come back!!! Mamasoleil 12/8/02 at 10:50am by MamaSoleil	21	841
guilt.... started by frodo (11/29/02 at 10:34pm)	i'm feeling a lot better now, although i still worry about my... 12/7/02 at 11:44pm by frodo	9	504
Poll: Children's clothes and sexuality... started by Busymommy3 (10/12/02 at 2:14am) 1 2	Coming in late here as usual. You've all said a lot so far.... 12/7/02 at 1:01pm by calgal007	34	1,812
Cool vs. Pretty started by khrisday (12/3/02 at 8:16pm)	mamawanabe, I like what you said. My son and daughter have... 12/6/02 at 11:46pm by Shantimama	4	566
Bossy boots! started by rosiesmama (12/3/02 at 3:06pm) 1 2	Rosiemama, have you read How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and... 12/6/02 at 6:32pm by ShannonCC	22	819
Do you expect your older children to include younger siblings when friends visit? started by mamaduck (11/21/02 at 6:56pm)	Wow! I can't believe someone would let thier 6 year old have a... 12/3/02 at 1:18pm by lilyka	5	553
Any idea for natural toy websites? started by lovelee (11/27/02 at 1:22am)	LOVE playstore toys! I must add: www.rosiehippo.com ... 11/27/02 at 5:59pm by Groundhog	3	449
how to attatch an older child? started by youngnhappymamma (11/26/02 at 6:22pm)	at my recent LLL area conference, Dia Michel (I think she... 11/27/02 at 4:59pm by darlindeliasmom	7	566
Child Spacing? started by momatheart23 (11/24/02 at 5:53pm)	My first two are 3 1/2 years apart. I was worried about such... 11/26/02 at 11:20pm by lilyka	9	618
Toy suggestions started by DharmaDisciple (11/6/02 at 3:51pm)	I found a TREASURE at our local Wal-Mart the other day. They... 11/26/02 at 5:22pm by sklt	12	850
Temper Tantrums & Crying started by mingber (11/21/02 at 4:21pm)	Like I said before, you sound like a great mom. Your child... 11/25/02 at 6:01pm by Bluedragonfly	17	674
Thank-you notes started by guest^ (11/20/02 at 7:19pm)	We take pictures of gift-openings to send to far-away... 11/23/02 at 6:23pm by Queen Gwen	15	788
I want my mama.... started by MamaSoleil (11/21/02 at 2:49pm)	Thanks mamas! Soleil and I had an amazing talk last... 11/22/02 at 12:49pm by MamaSoleil	3	364
Ear Piercing? started by ekblad9 (10/27/02 at 3:18pm)	i pierced my daughters ears at 2.5 months old. i wanted to get... 11/22/02 at 11:20am by jannan	13	689
Awwwwwww started by Nankay (11/19/02 at 12:32pm)	Awww, how sweet! 11/20/02 at 12:58am by Viola	5	394
GOOD books started by legendline (10/29/02 at 2:31am)	(no title) 11/18/02 at 10:37am by lotusdebi	11	586
Dd lost her first tooth today! started by Sofiamomma (11/13/02 at 3:05am)	It is so sad to watch them grow up so fast Ds lost his 6th... 11/17/02 at 3:15pm by tnrsmom	4	426
suggestions for a boy dolly? started by callmemama (11/8/02 at 4:52pm)	After looking at all the great dolls that were suggested, I... 11/16/02 at 7:49pm by callmemama	10	626
Dinner time Blues started by mingber (11/4/02 at 2:50pm)	We've been fairly lucky with dinnertime but maybe it's because... 11/15/02 at 9:05am by DragonflyMama	8	414
Little girls and smegma started by Kermit (11/2/02 at 9:39pm)	I'm so glad so many have had written about this. DD has had... 11/15/02 at 8:12am by Mamajamz	13	5,822
we are so NOT Trick or Treating next year started by khrisday (11/2/02 at 7:37pm) 1 2	The ladies have learned not to ask more than once, if I say... 11/14/02 at 5:54pm by sklt	20	1,485
Those Computerized Reading Toys started by calgal007 (11/13/02 at 11:59am)	I love all my Leap Pad products, not everyone uses them as a... 11/13/02 at 3:15pm by AmandasMom	3	506
4 yo refuses to participate in activities started by DragonflyMama (11/12/02 at 9:22am)	Lilyka thanks for your input. In reference to the swimming... 11/13/02 at 7:55am by DragonflyMama	5	533
Please help! Having difficult sit. with 3 Yr. Old DS and adopted CAT started by joyfulliving (11/6/02 at 8:44pm)	Hi: You might, in order to allow a little distance between... 11/12/02 at 6:16pm by cumulus	6	363
Going CRAZY with kids!!!! started by ekblad9 (11/5/02 at 8:12pm)	We have a large exersize ball and a number of large regular... 11/12/02 at 10:16am by mamaduck	11	669
help for a mom with 3-yr-old BOY started by Ackermama (11/7/02 at 3:07pm)	I have to agree with all these wise mamas. My third child, now... 11/11/02 at 7:22pm by Velveteen	9	534
Three year old whining/crying started by Mommiska (11/7/02 at 7:58pm)	I came here just a second ago to post the same issue with my 3... 11/9/02 at 9:32pm by Kaya's Mama	4	1,494
Play Therapy started by boys2mom (11/5/02 at 8:13pm)	Thanks, Khrisday. I was glad to read your post, because I... 11/7/02 at 11:41am by boys2mom	2	399
Sibling Rivalry? started by ekblad9 (11/5/02 at 8:14pm)	I think you do need to interfere in that case. I would just... 11/7/02 at 2:01am by khrisday	6	457
Please Read re: signatures started by ekblad9 (11/7/02 at 12:06am)	New Signature Policy Please read the revised document... 11/7/02 at 12:06am by ekblad9	0	312
Allowance started by joymum (10/31/02 at 4:32pm)	ITA about keeping allowance non-chore-dependent and splitting... 11/6/02 at 4:09pm by EnviroBecca	3	506
Help! 4 year old poops in diaper-issues with in-laws started by Peace4all (11/5/02 at 12:54am)	Thank-you so much for your ideas and support. I will... 11/6/02 at 2:21am by Peace4all	7	1,113
no friends on the playground started by tracy67 (11/3/02 at 4:56pm)	I think I might also ask the teacher how she is assisting the... 11/6/02 at 1:29am by LiamnEmma	3	546
Any Moms With Sensitive Kids? started by lisamarie (11/1/02 at 11:51am)	My ds 12.5 yrs is sensitive too. So am I. We often butt... 11/4/02 at 2:42pm by susan61	9	611
How to be physically affectionate with a very wiggly kid? started by mamaduck (9/30/02 at 1:04pm)	My 3-yr-old son has always been too wiggly for cuddles and too... 11/4/02 at 12:16am by Ackermama	6	451
bathing with 3 yr old? started by nc mama (10/26/02 at 10:22am)	I don't even know how to wash a kid from outside of the tub. ... 11/3/02 at 11:36pm by Ackermama	10	500
time for new car seat, want the safest started by friend of mine (9/30/02 at 11:41am)	I second everything that's been said about the Super Elite. I... 11/3/02 at 11:28pm by Ackermama	8	522
dd hates panties started by yoga (10/25/02 at 10:15pm)	Wow I am so glad this thread came up! My dd hates underwear... 11/3/02 at 12:40pm by katie-p-	11	1,019
Bad Bad Mommy started by Brandonsmama (10/31/02 at 10:52pm)	(((Big Higs))) Please don't be to hard on yourself. We all... 11/1/02 at 9:47am by peggy	6	496
7yo having trouble in school started by tnrsmom (10/9/02 at 4:28pm) 1 2	Alenushka, I also told my son that not everything is fun. I... 10/30/02 at 10:41pm by tnrsmom	21	934
4 Year old so rude!!!! :( started by mamacrab (9/27/02 at 2:15pm) 1 2	I have to chime in that our (now 6 year old - and sweet and... 10/30/02 at 7:17pm by Kirsten	22	4,943