The Childhood Years - Page 349

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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Three year old stress started by WarriorMama (4/17/02 at 8:10pm)	SO I am not Alone! This is the hardest age so far! Kaya... 6/15/02 at 11:13am by Kaya's Mama	4	591
when a child is sexually molested by an older child started by mamaduck (6/10/02 at 10:31am)	I was molested by a neighbor when I was 7. She was a girl 14... 6/15/02 at 11:05am by Kaya's Mama	3	723
Roll call!!! Calling all mom's of 3 year olds!! 1999 babies! started by saige (4/23/02 at 9:47am) 1 2 3	Sometimes I am surprised to think that my ds, Kelson, is to be... 6/13/02 at 5:50pm by Tiphanie	50	1,755
new sibling to 3 yr old...advice? started by Mcaws (6/13/02 at 11:32am)	As a beginning ap parent, please tell me what I should look... 6/13/02 at 11:32am by Mcaws	0	350
public potties started by Linda in Arizona (6/12/02 at 12:22pm)	We've made a game out of the loud auto-flushers. They did... 6/12/02 at 4:28pm by Parthenia	3	453
A funny for mamas of DS's... started by nakabootlz (6/3/02 at 12:46pm)	That is soo cute! 6/11/02 at 4:53pm by WickidaWitch	2	614
6yr old dd with separation anxiety started by bandzsmom (6/2/02 at 11:35am)	Are you seeing a therapist/psychologist or a psychiatrist? I... 6/10/02 at 8:11pm by leafylady	9	533
"Sorry, I don't speak English!" started by Britt (5/21/02 at 7:11am)	In response to Serenka's question about my preaching - I READ... 6/10/02 at 3:38pm by El Casey S	15	873
play fighting started by khrisday (5/26/02 at 7:45am)	I'm really not a big fan of play fighting, but I strongly feel... 6/9/02 at 11:50pm by greenmama	2	551
Bloody Nose started by ekblad9 (6/8/02 at 12:18am)	My dh is subject to bloody nose since is childhood... back... 6/8/02 at 8:22am by Valerie.Qc	5	1,148
3 yo and sharing vs not sharing started by prairiemama (4/13/02 at 7:51am)	I agree with youngyoga. I don't think a child should be forced... 6/7/02 at 3:14am by Len	6	442
Pokemon started by khrisday (6/3/02 at 9:59pm)	Thanks faeriemom, We went to the local large chain toy store... 6/6/02 at 5:14pm by khrisday	2	373
Playing with children and not thinking of other things -- have trouble, need advice started by Natashka (6/4/02 at 6:13am)	I think this is a real challenge. I just keep reminding myself... 6/4/02 at 10:33pm by greenmama	2	424
What is expected of 4 & 6 yr olds? started by momofthreecuties (5/23/02 at 5:19pm)	Momofthreecuties, Make sure you sign up for the flylady... 6/4/02 at 5:40pm by Vixenmama	16	836
freakin out in the water started by mountain (6/4/02 at 3:29pm)	Just want to say, WATCH YOUR KIDS LIKE HAWKS WHEN IN THE... 6/4/02 at 3:29pm by mountain	0	363
Just wanted some suggestions about my 5 dd started by busymama (5/3/02 at 3:06pm)	I do agree that my dd needs respect other people's feelings... 6/2/02 at 6:28pm by busymama	9	648
Bedtime wetting started by Julie Heggen (5/10/02 at 4:24pm)	Thank you! I know everything passes and someday I will be... 6/1/02 at 2:40pm by Julie Heggen	17	1,591
Co-sleeping 6yo, how can I encourage him to sleep in his own bed? started by mamapixie (5/31/02 at 5:42pm)	LOL! That was always my hardest problem too! The laundry! We... 5/31/02 at 7:43pm by ekblad9	6	460
Baby talk with four year old started by PAflower (5/15/02 at 11:43am)	This is funny because we have a 2yr old and a 4 yr old and... 5/31/02 at 6:56am by berryMO	8	818
dd won't wipe herself! started by FlickervilleMom (5/28/02 at 12:06pm)	A bidet! Great idea!!! I understand your frustration,... 5/30/02 at 4:43am by mom at home	7	709
7 year old nephew poops on our floor started by Sahara (4/11/02 at 4:55pm)	Just wanted to add that my friend experienced a similar... 5/28/02 at 7:19am by motherdownunder	13	2,755
Penis-Boy Strikes Again! started by TreeLove (5/27/02 at 11:05am)	He's enterprising! 5/27/02 at 6:10pm by Irishmommy	3	1,233
Toilet training issues ... started by merpk (5/10/02 at 10:57am)	Though I have not expereinced this myself, I have heard that... 5/27/02 at 1:07am by 3girls1boy	4	414
3 sometimes leaves odd man out started by rainbow66 (5/20/02 at 3:30am)	We have the same situation at our house. My guys are 11, 8 and... 5/26/02 at 12:39pm by 3boysmom	4	517
No underwear!!! started by fullcirclesb (5/17/02 at 12:39am)	My ds who is almost 6 yo is the same way. He hates wearing... 5/26/02 at 12:56am by lisamarie	8	829
toys in a "war" environment started by Sofia de France (5/12/02 at 11:48pm)	"Yes, be prepared to answer to his questions in the future,... 5/22/02 at 8:04am by Carmen	10	634
bedwetting started by farmmom (5/17/02 at 11:37pm)	My almost 8 year old dd wets ocassionally, but we think it is... 5/21/02 at 10:25pm by Irishmommy	5	552
Nighttime diapers - how long? started by peacemama (4/24/02 at 12:50am)	DS is 4yo and tonight had a tantrum because he didn't want to... 5/21/02 at 12:35am by merpk	13	1,231
BARBIE mania! help! started by indigolilybear (5/10/02 at 2:46am)	Just my opinion... Well I am a former Barbie lover and I... 5/20/02 at 11:39am by novembermom	13	685
Help! Anger Issues With Daughter started by Julie Heggen (5/14/02 at 2:19pm)	Thank you! I will try giving Zoey a pillow to punch or kick. I... 5/17/02 at 4:10pm by Julie Heggen	3	768
Boys will be boys? started by El Casey S (4/21/02 at 1:37am)	Revmama- I live just outside of Zurich in Switzerland and have... 5/17/02 at 4:45am by Carmen	13	752
Hair-twirling started by Dandylion (5/6/02 at 7:35pm)	My dd also did the hair-twirling thing and was pulling out big... 5/17/02 at 2:44am by mom at home	4	1,366
"I hate you mommy, you're not my best friend!" started by rapunnett (3/21/02 at 5:48pm)	I could use some suggestions, too, Amy! My 5yo dd does the... 5/13/02 at 11:42am by Beverly	8	708
wide width shoes??? started by khrisday (5/3/02 at 6:31pm)	Here's a suggestion: go to www.bobux.com and check out their... 5/13/02 at 10:57am by midmomom	2	549
5 year old nailbiter started by Malama (5/11/02 at 5:33pm)	Karen, My first suggestion would be to get him lots of other... 5/12/02 at 9:39pm by khrisday	1	463
Where did my sweet baby go?? started by RasJane (5/10/02 at 12:26am)	RasJane - How old is your son? It is really hard to calm... 5/12/02 at 4:32pm by LEmama	1	408
6 yr old and all craziness breakin loose..... started by Doulaluna (5/8/02 at 10:17pm)	Hi I have a 6 year old with Asperger's Syndrome, he also has... 5/9/02 at 2:17am by khrisday	1	348
What would you have done? started by marilyn (5/7/02 at 9:39pm)	Thanks everyone for sharing your insight. I really appreciate... 5/9/02 at 1:29am by marilyn	9	529
Fears of a five year old started by ostara (4/9/02 at 3:59pm)	you know, it's such a comfort sometimes to come to this board... 5/7/02 at 5:07pm by darlindeliasmom	9	1,232
we both freaked started by khrisday (4/27/02 at 6:45pm)	Oooh, I know what you mean!! My blood still boils when I think... 5/6/02 at 3:16pm by journeymom	5	711
playing with matches started by malmstro (4/26/02 at 6:31pm)	Wow, Wilderness Mama, that sounds like it was a pretty... 5/4/02 at 12:08am by sunmountain	5	534
Help! started by saige (4/22/02 at 12:55pm)	I love the advice you've gotten so far, it has helped me, too.... 5/3/02 at 2:26am by javamama	6	532
Six year old needs all of my attention started by MamaLuna (4/21/02 at 4:57pm)	Thank you all of you for the support and wonderful advice...I... 4/29/02 at 12:59am by MamaLuna	7	558
going naked in front of the kids started by sarenka (4/22/02 at 5:03am)	an interesting two cents, thanks... the rainbow gathering I... 4/26/02 at 4:54am by sarenka	13	4,409
4 Year old sociopath? started by El Casey S (4/13/02 at 5:54am)	ooo AUnt LAvendar, you are good . . . first of all, I feel I... 4/22/02 at 5:21pm by El Casey S	10	1,319
No buttons, no snaps!! started by Parthenia (4/17/02 at 4:11pm)	Maybe it was a comfort thing originally, now it's seems to... 4/19/02 at 2:11pm by Parthenia	2	529
very verbal 2.5 yo suddenly stuttering started by sweetmama (4/16/02 at 3:24am)	Oh, and of course she didn't scream the whole time we were at... 4/18/02 at 12:03am by sweetmama	7	545
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder started by Irishmommy (4/14/02 at 11:27pm)	Thanks guys. LisaMarie, I called that number and sent them an... 4/17/02 at 11:28pm by Irishmommy	9	678
4 year old policeman started by El Casey S (4/13/02 at 6:14am)	well, the Polish character is complex as hell : containing... 4/16/02 at 4:22pm by sarenka	9	651
How to Educate our Kids about Strangers & Inappropriate Touch started by lisamarie (4/12/02 at 11:40pm)	Wow, Ruth, it sounds like you are doing an awesome job with... 4/16/02 at 4:12pm by Wildflower	13	3,263