The Childhood Years - Page 7

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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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	505
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
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	456
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	397
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	1,478
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	532
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	667
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 the... 11/12/02 at 6:16pm by cumulus	6	361
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	522
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
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	1,483
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	5,632
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	412
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	623
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	424
GOOD books started by legendline (10/29/02 at 2:31am)	(no title) 11/18/02 at 10:37am by lotusdebi	11	586
Awwwwwww started by Nankay (11/19/02 at 12:32pm)	Awww, how sweet! 11/20/02 at 12:58am by Viola	5	394
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	686
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
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	786
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	671
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
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 a... 11/26/02 at 11:20pm by lilyka	9	618
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	563
Any idea for natural toy websites? started by lovelee (11/27/02 at 1:22am)	LOVE playstore toys! I must... 11/27/02 at 5:59pm by Groundhog	3	447
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	551
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	813
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	565
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	1,809
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	503
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	837
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	476
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	790
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	350
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	670
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	588
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	415
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	497
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
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
Xmas gift dilemma (long) started by mammastar (11/24/02 at 8:30pm)	I think you handled it great! 12/13/02 at 6:24pm by Irishmommy	8	647
Rules for the Madeline Board Game started by bestjob (12/13/02 at 10:19pm)	We've got the Madeline Board Game by Ravensberger. In this... 12/13/02 at 10:19pm by bestjob	0	371
PDD/Asperger's/High-functioning Autism started by TreeLove (12/11/02 at 11:34am)	children's hospital.. 12/13/02 at 10:36pm by CerridwenLorelei	6	512
good books about specifically 6 year olds?? started by anaho (12/11/02 at 12:57am)	Just as a sweet and traditional approach how about by A.A.... 12/14/02 at 11:07pm by guestmama9924	3	487
Should We Change Schools? started by lisamarie (11/27/02 at 1:10pm)	Lisa Dane Todd I've got a 6 year old with wishy-washy... 12/16/02 at 1:34pm by hahamommy	19	683
What did I do wrong and how can I fix it? started by 3 little birds (12/14/02 at 4:11am)	Thank you very much for the replies- I really appreciate it! I... 12/16/02 at 3:11pm by 3 little birds	4	453
Five year old saw a ghost... started by Crystalmomof3 (10/6/02 at 12:43pm) 1 2	Oh I know a lot of stories about this...I've had a visitation,... 12/16/02 at 5:11pm by Mamajamz	33	1,437
3.5: what a fun age. started by Viola (11/15/02 at 10:48pm) 1 2	Soleil hasnt' started talking to imaginary friends. But will... 12/17/02 at 1:17am by MamaSoleil	21	843
5 yr old dd afraid of dying started by Lil'M (12/11/02 at 11:59am)	absolutely yes, hahamommy. That's easy when I tell her that it... 12/18/02 at 6:41pm by darlindeliasmom	10	2,773
5 year old starting to doubt Santa started by somemama (12/7/02 at 6:45pm)	Since I first replied to this I've spoken to quite a few... 12/19/02 at 11:40am by kel	11	1,008