The Childhood Years - Page 348

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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4 yr old head strong son started by pattigirlny (6/30/02 at 12:05am)	Try reading the Discipline Book (Dr. Sears) and Raising Boys... 8/8/02 at 7:35am by motherdownunder	8	1,056
How do I give older sibling quality time? started by Alohamama (7/23/02 at 1:59pm)	Alohamama, I thought I must have written that post and... 8/8/02 at 7:10am by motherdownunder	4	586
At what age does empathy start? started by Jodi (7/20/02 at 4:16pm)	I agree with the others, sounds like there are some issues... 8/7/02 at 11:01pm by SueDid	4	398
"knight" birthday party ideas? started by serendipidy (8/6/02 at 8:05pm)	We have a book that is all about knites and princess crafts. I... 8/7/02 at 12:09am by lilyka	2	699
for all the night owl families started by khrisday (7/28/02 at 1:57am)	Hey Khris, My dd stays up until midnight on a regular basis.... 8/6/02 at 10:35pm by Arduinna	7	492
My Butt is Magic - Or Funny Things kids say started by mama2m&m (7/30/02 at 1:42pm)	My son3 is a little confused. The other day when something... 8/6/02 at 10:06pm by imakebelieve	7	609
6 yo accidents started by Momof4 (7/26/02 at 12:31am)	Momof4, I agree that part of this might be related to her days... 8/4/02 at 11:25am by sunmountain	5	599
moving with 3 1/2 yo across country started by beebee (7/29/02 at 10:34pm)	Prepare, prepare, prepare! I would talk up the move to the... 8/4/02 at 8:40am by khrisday	2	609
My 3 1/2 y.o. daughter refuses to use potty! started by hydrangea (6/15/02 at 10:01pm)	I know a few kids who trained at 4 and FIVE kids who were not... 8/2/02 at 8:23pm by Momtwice	14	5,084
OMG! Is there a developmental thing going on here??? started by iris (8/1/02 at 1:50pm)	Thanks Peggy!! 8/2/02 at 6:10pm by iris	8	665
I am in tears and so are my kids started by Momof4 (7/31/02 at 11:16pm)	((((((((((((Momof4)))))))))))) I am so close (NYC) but too far... 8/2/02 at 4:00pm by iris	6	615
Mimicry (argh!) started by CrunchyGranolaMom (7/28/02 at 9:17am)	Live up to my name?? Everyday! I'm mommy to HAnnah and HAyden... 8/1/02 at 12:57pm by hahamommy	6	418
obsessive about friends? started by mamaro (7/24/02 at 1:55pm)	Thank you so much for your responses. I think more than... 7/31/02 at 1:26pm by mamaro	2	738
What's up with the spitting? started by mama2m&m (7/26/02 at 10:49am)	Oh yeah, I hate that one too! We've given our ds appropriate... 7/27/02 at 3:30pm by LiamnEmma	4	537
I would like your imput.... started by Julie Heggen (6/19/02 at 3:29am)	Dear Julie, you are a brave and strong woman. I'm with the... 7/27/02 at 1:37pm by iris	13	1,296
when adults are innaporpriate to your child started by khrisday (7/12/02 at 12:43am)	you handled it in an exemplary way. Brava for you! It also... 7/27/02 at 1:18pm by iris	5	851
Ear Piercing???? started by ~Cherimoya~ (6/17/02 at 12:35am)	My brother was about 10 yo. and he really wanted his ear... 7/26/02 at 3:29am by rwikene	19	946
5 year old Bossiness started by HeatherSanders (7/23/02 at 11:22am)	I don't know what to do about it, either, but I can... 7/24/02 at 1:09am by Sofiamomma	2	589
a big thankyou! started by pegleg (7/22/02 at 11:59pm)	I realize I'm a little late on the responses here but I just... 7/22/02 at 11:59pm by pegleg	0	479
3 year old speech clarity? started by brett (6/6/02 at 2:53pm)	My son is 2 years and 9 months and a late talker. He still... 7/20/02 at 2:17pm by sdr	8	2,862
Road trip Entertainment started by fullcirclesb (6/10/02 at 11:04pm)	We recently went on a big trip and the biggest hit for us were... 7/19/02 at 3:19am by Louise	15	674
Memories started by Starfire (7/15/02 at 7:54pm)	WOW!! Aren't children thee most amazing souls! My boys shock... 7/17/02 at 2:31pm by Louise	3	533
boy-girl friendships started by mamaduck (6/28/02 at 4:34pm)	My daughter has been close friends with a younger neighbor boy... 7/16/02 at 8:55pm by Arduinna	6	662
insomniac children started by khrisday (7/16/02 at 6:54am)	oh darlin'! My dh must have the same job your dh has! He's not... 7/16/02 at 8:54am by TreeLove	1	312
Pay up or sell candy. Soccer = Sweets? started by glh (6/11/02 at 2:11pm)	I have never been in a position to sell for a fundraiser but I... 7/14/02 at 11:53pm by EmsMom	8	636
Here are my boys site!!!!!!! started by Mommy4life (7/14/02 at 2:19am)	Adorable! I love the ones where the # for their age is in the... 7/14/02 at 12:36pm by Megs Mom	3	909
kids can be mean! started by mamaduck (7/10/02 at 2:49pm)	I'm so sorry that your DS is going through this. My older DD... 7/12/02 at 12:21am by Linda in Arizona	7	485
3yo humping the couch-setting limits? started by Ann27 (7/1/02 at 4:36am)	Edited bec. my very protective husband doesn't want our... 7/10/02 at 4:52pm by Zina	12	2,842
4.5 year old and "bad words" started by JJMama (7/8/02 at 1:43am)	Potty talk has been a big annoyance around my home for the... 7/9/02 at 1:13am by teastaigh	4	446
Taking abuse from my to be 3yr. old started by Tiphanie (7/1/02 at 3:08pm)	CorasMama, that's great! I think you did exactly the right thing. 7/8/02 at 6:18pm by EnviroBecca	7	601
bullying started by khrisday (7/7/02 at 5:27pm)	The dealers and the pimps ARE my neighbors. (not kidding here)... 7/7/02 at 11:02pm by khrisday	2	386
kids and movies started by khrisday (6/19/02 at 2:03am)	My five year old is a huge fan of scooby doo. However, he only... 7/3/02 at 12:25am by Louise	16	586
the saddest thing my 3 yo has ever said. started by prairiemama (6/23/02 at 11:32am)	I was a very shy child and still have trouble looking people... 6/28/02 at 12:39pm by Viola	2	735
relativly new agressive behavior... please, need some advices started by Valerie.Qc (4/14/02 at 6:15pm) 1 2	We have the Yoga Kids tape too and the bunny breathing... 6/27/02 at 1:28am by TraceyMc	20	854
job charts? started by Alohamama (6/25/02 at 3:21pm)	I loved this kind of thing! (...and now I'm a data... 6/26/02 at 4:32pm by EnviroBecca	3	514
Friends started by 3boys4us (6/23/02 at 4:33pm)	Thanks Susana I reposted this in TAO as well. I agree with you... 6/25/02 at 9:35pm by 3boys4us	2	422
Summer Reading Programs started by Linda in Arizona (6/21/02 at 12:42am)	Calling the library is a GREAT idea! I hadn't even thought of... 6/25/02 at 11:14am by Linda in Arizona	4	477
At what age pottytrained at night? started by idaismyname (6/8/02 at 2:09pm)	DD2 and ds (both 4) are just recently dry at night. DD1, who... 6/23/02 at 4:47am by Momof4	14	592
What is wrong with kids' TV started by bestjob (6/19/02 at 2:45pm)	We don't have cable either and stick to mostly PBS or nothing.... 6/21/02 at 10:11am by ekblad9	9	555
to preschool or not to preschool for 3 year old started by tzeporah (6/20/02 at 8:04pm)	I really wouldn't put much emphasis on what happened when he... 6/20/02 at 10:17pm by bestjob	1	432
my kids are trying to kill me started by khrisday (6/19/02 at 8:28pm)	OK, not really- they are just really pushing buttons today,... 6/19/02 at 8:28pm by khrisday	0	590
separation anxiety in 3 yo - need encouragement started by prairiemama (6/17/02 at 9:58pm)	Thank you both for your encouragement. The feelings that... 6/19/02 at 11:36am by prairiemama	4	379
4yr.old with sippy cup? started by berryMO (5/31/02 at 6:44am) 1 2	Thank you nbrmom3, That is interesting and makes sence. I went... 6/19/02 at 10:18am by berryMO	24	3,961
Help...tell me what you would do in my situation? started by Susana (6/11/02 at 9:39am)	Hi! I recommend sticking with your instincts on this one. If... 6/19/02 at 9:32am by nbrmom3	8	550
moms of 1-4 year olds needed for research project started by parentsurv (6/18/02 at 11:56pm)	I am a graduate student in clinical psychology and am working... 6/18/02 at 11:56pm by parentsurv	0	273
writing hand position started by Reiki Mama (6/9/02 at 7:20pm)	Here is a cute way to tell the child how to hold the pencil...... 6/18/02 at 3:21pm by bestjob	4	631
special needs started by khrisday (6/18/02 at 1:21pm)	I have started a thread in the Finding Your Tribe forum... 6/18/02 at 1:21pm by khrisday	0	248
any other crafty kids? what to do with all the masterpeices? started by mamaduck (6/17/02 at 5:21pm)	After years of experience with three very artsy kids, here's... 6/18/02 at 11:48am by 3boysmom	4	461
They're mean to my child ... started by merpk (6/13/02 at 10:58pm)	i certainly dont know nething in this catagory with a 3 yo... 6/17/02 at 12:33am by lorrielink	6	587
household responsibilities and chores for a 3 year old started by DeChRi (6/8/02 at 9:37pm)	I clean twice a day for about 30 min. We turn on the radio... 6/15/02 at 6:58pm by Mallory	10	2,299