The Childhood Years - Page 9

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	959
Very Spirited Child - Please help! started by angelsmama (1/4/03 at 9:22pm) 1 2 3	I'm glad to hear you have a point in which to look into for... 2/1/03 at 4:36pm by Eosine	47	2,117
5 yr old dd diagnosed with ADHD started by angelsmama (1/31/03 at 9:21pm)	different When we began homeschooling we were able to cut down... 2/1/03 at 10:59pm by CerridwenLorelei	5	452
HELP!! Is this just normal childhood sexual curiousity? started by brandoula (2/1/03 at 5:05pm)	Sounds fairly normal to me too, and the way you handled it... 2/2/03 at 11:49am by LunaMom	7	1,078
3yo forcing her own constipation ... started by merpk (1/16/03 at 10:14pm)	Amy, I went through that. It started after pesach when ds was... 2/2/03 at 9:27pm by BelovedBird	11	695
tooth fairy alternatives? started by WordUp (2/4/03 at 1:24am)	We got a neat book called Throw Your Tooth on the Roof which... 2/4/03 at 2:03am by khrisday	1	384
7 yr. old and, "How do babies come anyway?" started by kel (1/28/03 at 2:39pm)	Quote: I think it's hysterical. I love it when she says it.... 2/4/03 at 3:44am by Lucky Charm	8	591
You've got a big butt started by gurumama (1/19/03 at 9:32pm)	Yep - they are really precious with their observations. Just... 2/4/03 at 3:10pm by mimmy	14	733
When they're sick... started by loved (2/3/03 at 12:57pm)	Thank you guys. I really do appreciate the suggestions. I... 2/5/03 at 6:41pm by loved	5	329
Creative play started by DharmaDisciple (2/4/03 at 2:36pm)	My eldest could make up a story about a stone and then keep... 2/6/03 at 1:18am by bestjob	1	389
4 yr son wants a night gown... started by cappymom (1/17/03 at 3:01am)	Have you considered searching for a larger sized girls top or... 2/6/03 at 10:35pm by TiredX2	12	759
Refusal to attend preschool started by paula_bear (1/13/03 at 9:50pm)	Thanks for the link. I wasn't able to view the article online,... 2/8/03 at 12:49pm by paula_bear	4	564
Desperate for help with my Indigo! started by Sofiamomma (2/7/03 at 2:34am)	Shawna, That is so funny about teaching her to meditate,... 2/8/03 at 4:15pm by Sofiamomma	9	499
I explained soldiers and guns today started by KakuChan (2/6/03 at 3:34am)	Thanks, y'all. I just hate that we can't keep him protected... 2/9/03 at 12:46am by KakuChan	3	393
Sweaty Feet started by ColesMom (2/12/03 at 5:08pm)	Not sure if you're into this, but perhaps you should seek out... 2/14/03 at 10:18pm by Chelly2003	3	348
Swords vs. Guns started by ColesMom (2/12/03 at 5:12pm)	This too is a big quandry for me... Swords do maim and kill,... 2/15/03 at 4:41pm by hahamommy	7	424
at play at home with two started by suke3 (2/12/03 at 7:02pm)	Sometimes a physical barrier works well. One friend has a... 2/16/03 at 12:47pm by bestjob	2	378
I am SO angry right now! started by lucina3 (2/12/03 at 9:06pm)	POKEMON at SCHOOL? What value is there in Pokemon? My son... 2/16/03 at 1:14pm by chellemarie	7	760
Child asking for gifts started by silving (2/15/03 at 6:06pm)	The parents have told you it's okay to bring him something?... 2/16/03 at 1:23pm by chellemarie	6	570
Should I confront the mother? started by EFmom (2/6/03 at 10:47am)	Well, since it's not okay to tell your daughter to answer... 2/16/03 at 1:37pm by chellemarie	17	965
Question on Need for Double Stroller started by ColesMom (2/2/03 at 1:43am)	We don't use it much (mostly for long day trips with a lot of... 2/17/03 at 4:48pm by Missy	16	596
Acting like a baby started by lilyka (2/19/03 at 1:13am)	YOu gotta be kidding? My daughter would NEVER do that!! And if... 2/19/03 at 11:01pm by menudo	5	398
four ds sleeps eight hours, is that enough started by tea olive (2/14/03 at 12:45am)	thanks for you for the replies. sometimes it is regular things... 2/19/03 at 11:29pm by tea olive	3	394
Shopping for a Booster Seat started by Monica (1/26/03 at 1:39am)	I had my 7yo ds (now 8) in a Century booster when we were in... 2/20/03 at 12:02am by Moooommy	6	803
No clothes over her head! started by Lady of Z Lake (2/9/03 at 2:53pm)	My dd, age 8, could not, would not stand the little seam on... 2/21/03 at 5:42pm by carmen veranda	4	470
I think he has to go. started by Irishmommy (12/29/02 at 12:19am) 1 2	I admire you greatly too, Irishmommy. I work with kids with... 2/22/03 at 1:38am by bigcats	23	1,609
Too affectionate? started by Richie'sMama (2/11/03 at 11:33pm)	My 2 cents.. Richie'smama, I understand the feeling of being... 2/22/03 at 1:50pm by blueberrymamma	7	749
Night training (potty) started by Monica (2/22/03 at 1:53am)	My son is 3 1/2 and although he will wake up if he needs to... 2/23/03 at 2:42am by Chelly2003	5	422
Am I raising a wuss? started by RasJane (2/12/03 at 1:50am)	RasJane Please consider that yr ds's caution may well be... 2/24/03 at 2:52pm by emmaline	14	726
I'm tired of negotiating started by yogamama (2/17/03 at 10:48pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally posted by cattraneHe doesn't like to be seen... 2/25/03 at 9:45pm by beccaboo	27	951
4 year old having accidents again started by RasJane (2/13/03 at 10:49pm)	We experience this with dd1. She had been trained for over a... 2/25/03 at 10:35pm by Kirsten	6	2,789
Has anyone started APing after their children were through baby and toddlerhood? started by SnuggleMom (2/23/03 at 2:17pm)	Quote: she always breastfed and coslept while nursing, she... 2/27/03 at 9:37pm by Lucky Charm	4	575
toy ideas wooden or plastic? started by DharmaDisciple (2/20/03 at 1:15pm)	I like both wood and plastic, but the plastic is much easier... 2/28/03 at 1:08am by Chelly2003	6	496
should family members bathe together? started by jannan (2/25/03 at 11:41am) 1 2	If I felt comfortable bathing with someone, then I could... 3/3/03 at 7:44am by simonee	20	2,050
At what age is it OK to leave a child alone in your home for a short period of time? started by pcjen (3/5/03 at 11:16am)	Fairfax County, Virginia Children Home Alone (2001), by the... 3/5/03 at 1:28pm by mom@home	3	1,379
birthday party ideas started by Mamajamz (2/26/03 at 9:45pm)	I have a son, but always LOVE the girl ideas I see. My cousin... 3/5/03 at 5:14pm by levar	12	741
Do Your Kids Have a Passion? started by lisamarie (2/21/03 at 9:39pm)	i think kids find weaponry so fascinating for the same reason... 3/6/03 at 1:39am by cattrane	19	737
walking started by DharmaDisciple (2/20/03 at 1:01pm)	We backpak during the sumer and our now 6 year old grew out of... 3/6/03 at 3:56pm by mojomom	9	503
Encouraging group participation started by CinnamonGirl (3/5/03 at 12:53am)	Some kids just seem to have this as their style - they hang... 3/8/03 at 1:09pm by LunaMom	5	566
Loooooooong Day!!!! started by ekblad9 (3/7/03 at 5:45pm)	Maybe if you don't bring toys to mass it will mean they can't... 3/9/03 at 12:37am by Irishmommy	5	614
Your preschoolers favoite jokes! started by Mallory (2/11/03 at 5:34pm) 1 2	Kristimom, those jokes are so funny! I'm using all of them and... 3/11/03 at 1:21am by Pigpen	27	22,280
"Hey kids, don't try this at home!" started by menudo (3/6/03 at 12:38am)	My teen-ager babysat the other day for a couple of hours. They... 3/11/03 at 9:55am by carmen veranda	2	594
for those of you who bicycle with your young children started by rwikene (3/7/03 at 6:07pm)	thanks 3/11/03 at 2:00pm by rwikene	17	724
my son, the trash collector started by wren (3/4/03 at 5:40pm)	I think it's great that your son wants to find uses for empty... 3/11/03 at 2:34pm by EnviroBecca	4	477
This is just amazing. started by mamaduck (2/24/03 at 8:05pm)	Mamaduck ~ My middle son is now 8.5 and I could have written... 3/11/03 at 5:47pm by 3boysmom	13	756
At what age do you start to talk to your child about... started by Momof3Girlz (2/14/03 at 10:45am)	My older stepdaughter is now 7, and we've been talking... 3/13/03 at 3:00pm by mammastar	9	831
When to teach table manners? started by T. Elena (1/12/03 at 12:38am)	b'h with dd she just copied dh and i. she used her fork on her... 3/13/03 at 10:23pm by YiddisheMama	11	688
He's becoming so aggressive!! started by happyday8598 (2/14/03 at 10:51am)	My soon to be four year old ds started preschool for the first... 3/16/03 at 5:07am by amma	2	569
Booster car seat for three year old? started by Domestic Goddess (3/12/03 at 4:14pm)	So are you all saying that you use the harness as long as it... 3/17/03 at 1:37am by Groundhog	5	502
Easter/ Birthday dilemma started by amma (3/15/03 at 6:27pm)	in my family it would be celebrated with household family and... 3/17/03 at 12:20pm by Clarity	5	475