The Childhood Years - Page 2

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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what do you do with unwanted toys? started by megangaia (12/29/01 at 1:10am)	. 2/6/02 at 11:03pm by serenetabbie	17	875
Phasing out naps started by Bekka (2/6/02 at 2:04am)	Thanks for your comments. Part of the frustration is that dd#2... 2/7/02 at 3:31pm by Bekka	3	823
Head lice risk and treatment? started by friend of mine (2/12/02 at 11:20pm)	Smothering them with olive oil does work and is much safer... 2/13/02 at 10:01am by peggy	5	760
What happened to my 5yo? started by Becca (2/7/02 at 10:50am)	Tea and cookies sounds great to me! I will definately bring... 2/16/02 at 10:17pm by ekblad9	10	1,290
A sling for my dds started by Natashka (2/17/02 at 3:34am)	Maya Wrap also makes kidslings. If you want to make one they... 2/18/02 at 12:53am by lilyka	2	593
Help! I need birthday party ideas. started by daylily (2/11/02 at 6:26pm)	Have fun!!!! peggy 2/19/02 at 1:47pm by peggy	7	731
No Annoying Sisters Aloud! started by Ms. Mom (2/18/02 at 5:54pm)	Cute story, Jacque, but I can see how your dd's feelings were... 2/19/02 at 4:33pm by peacemama	1	667
when do children NEED friends? started by KaraBoo (2/15/02 at 6:18pm)	Interesting thread. My son has always been very friendly with... 2/22/02 at 5:57am by paula_bear	5	1,094
why is he always so LOUD? started by jtsmom (2/6/02 at 6:47pm)	ooo that's a good one, I'll try that. jtsmom 2/22/02 at 11:46pm by jtsmom	8	728
apologizing for nothing??? started by m&m (2/22/02 at 12:48am)	Thanks Peggy, Just knowing someone else did it makes me feel... 2/23/02 at 10:57pm by m&m	4	621
My boy wants a dress started by kdmama (12/8/01 at 9:57pm)	Bekka, give that girl a train! So glad to hear she has train... 2/27/02 at 6:30pm by sarahwebb	18	2,440
Help! my almost 5 yr old dd is driving me NUTS! started by rocketmom (2/14/02 at 4:54am)	Is she tired? Does she act the same way on weekends or mostly... 3/3/02 at 1:26am by lilyka	10	668
late onset thumbsucking started by erika (3/2/02 at 2:30am)	very interesting, bc my dd who is 5, just recently started... 3/3/02 at 9:36am by Lucy	1	778
When is it okay for them to "fend for themselves" a bit? started by Sofiamomma (2/27/02 at 1:45am)	When my 5 year old does her own hair she puts every accessory... 3/4/02 at 12:13am by Linda in Arizona	6	697
I do not understand what my dd says: tantrum started by Natashka (2/27/02 at 12:26am)	I've found both replies so helpful. I have since let myself be... 3/6/02 at 6:55am by Natashka	3	527
DD WON'T take medicine, I really need HELP! started by pcjen (2/21/02 at 9:51am)	Yeah, the ice cream trick works well for us too with the... 3/6/02 at 7:22pm by mamaduck	11	606
potty trained 3 wks ago, now DS has a red bum started by battymomma (3/3/02 at 6:48pm)	yes, it is starting to look better, not so harsh and hurting.... 3/6/02 at 7:56pm by battymomma	4	626
suddenly napping again? started by gena (3/6/02 at 9:49pm)	I am so glad you poated this. My 5 1/2 year old has recently... 3/8/02 at 2:57am by lilyka	2	399
Socialization difficulties with 3 3/4 yr old started by rapunnett (2/7/02 at 6:06pm)	Thanks fo your kind words. We persisted with th eprgoramme,... 3/8/02 at 4:16pm by rapunnett	3	630
Ideas to keep a partyful of kids occupied started by pcjen (3/8/02 at 9:31am)	I had success with a lion I made out of cardboard with a big... 3/11/02 at 12:20am by m&m	3	595
Kindergarten or not? started by arcenciel (3/11/02 at 5:26pm)	my dd always asks me, in that too adult tone of voice, "So,... 3/12/02 at 1:46am by javamama	2	540
When should they wipe their own bums? started by TreeLove (1/11/02 at 10:37am) 1 2	encouraging boys to pee standing (esp if they might be going... 3/12/02 at 8:20pm by emmaline	22	3,518
the only child started by danielle (3/4/02 at 10:04pm)	You guys are right, I absolutely love the way my family is... 3/12/02 at 9:23pm by danielle	6	666
Introducing the subject of menstruation to little girls started by Natashka (3/3/02 at 7:03am)	Nothing creative here. My daughter Jasmine has always known... 3/14/02 at 12:56pm by jasnjakesmama	15	987
3 year old not sleeping started by fullcirclesb (3/11/02 at 4:44pm)	It's for me. I pick a quiet time to sit alone in a room,close... 3/15/02 at 12:22am by fullcirclesb	8	1,221
4 y.o. Driving Me Nuts! started by gilnikche (3/15/02 at 3:07am)	My DD has SID. If you think he has symotims of it you should... 3/15/02 at 9:35am by peggy	1	557
my mouthy 4yr old girl started by happy2bme (12/3/01 at 7:23pm)	I am happy to report that since she turned 4 (or right before... 3/17/02 at 11:55pm by elicia	9	722
smoochy 6-year-old started by Calrei (3/21/02 at 2:33pm)	MY DD had this problem when she was that age. It made her very... 3/25/02 at 11:21am by peggy	3	532
last gasp effort to get 1,000 responses in the attachment parenting study started by joyberryjoy (3/16/02 at 2:07pm)	hi, thanks so much for letting me know--i've put in a call to... 3/27/02 at 12:09pm by joyberryjoy	4	536
Very loud 5-y/o started by SeaMama (3/27/02 at 4:17pm)	That's my ds too, very spirited and charming and outgoing, and... 3/27/02 at 4:26pm by SeaMama	2	460
need help with my ds started by jtsmom (3/14/02 at 5:47pm)	We've got two boys, one turning 4 in May and one 9 weeks old.... 3/28/02 at 7:54am by motherdownunder	6	661
Time with "tough" kids started by steffi (3/22/02 at 8:48am)	I really thought I got back here and updated this, but I guess... 3/28/02 at 8:50am by steffi	6	628
How to handle lying (about hurting sibling) started by rsps (3/3/02 at 7:40pm)	Kids at this age are learning about cause and effect, and are... 3/28/02 at 3:54pm by m&m	12	712
4 year old and new baby - suggestions? started by rapunnett (3/12/02 at 1:38pm)	i found the book siblings without rivalry by elaine mazlish... 3/31/02 at 12:03am by Earthymama	5	1,087
Need help started by Working Mom (3/9/02 at 12:52pm)	Thank you all for your imput. I find it harder to deal with... 4/1/02 at 12:18am by Working Mom	7	679
4 1/2 yo with new glasses started by happymama (4/1/02 at 2:52am)	Thank you for the suggestions! It's actually going a bit... 4/4/02 at 6:08pm by happymama	4	527
Raising my little boy started by MindyM (4/4/02 at 6:44pm)	Hi Mindy!!! Welcome to the boards!!! You may want to post this... 4/4/02 at 8:25pm by peggy	1	433
aggressive 5 yr old boys started by Earthymama (4/1/02 at 10:48pm)	he has, on occasion, seen movies in which sword fighting and... 4/4/02 at 10:56pm by Earthymama	4	499
help - she wants a television! started by sarenka (3/31/02 at 5:40pm)	Thanks for the support and thoughtful responses, Emilee, you... 4/5/02 at 3:39pm by sarenka	11	633
3 yr old and speech oddities started by Andres (4/6/02 at 12:38pm)	My son is 35 months and he also has difficulty with t for k... 4/6/02 at 3:16pm by mommynay-nay	5	633
Allowances? started by Greaseball (3/26/02 at 9:58pm)	I LIKE that! earthymama 4/6/02 at 11:00pm by Earthymama	8	705
So much anger where does it come from started by dotcommama (1/11/02 at 9:58am) 1 2	I've been worrying for some time about my 4 year old's anger.... 4/7/02 at 3:14pm by El Casey S	22	1,152
My tiny rebel! started by peacemama (1/8/02 at 8:52pm)	Thank you all for helping to alleviate my doubts and... 4/7/02 at 9:40pm by Adiasmom	5	529
Birthday party question started by Linda in Arizona (4/5/02 at 12:41am)	Thanks for all the input! I don't know what we will do, but... 4/7/02 at 11:56pm by Linda in Arizona	5	669
Any natural ways to prevent or treat headlice? started by mamaof3 (3/15/02 at 6:27pm)	I have had success with a shampoo that is called Fairy Tales... 4/8/02 at 11:01pm by leppardfan32	10	15,468
Children with ADHD started by leppardfan32 (4/8/02 at 10:36pm)	I work 5-6 days a week, 6.50-7.75 hours a day, so if I don't... 4/9/02 at 9:06pm by leppardfan32	4	649
My dd would like a snail mail penpal! started by HerbalMom (4/2/02 at 7:29pm)	My 6 yo dd would love a pen pal! She likes dinosaurs, Barbie... 4/11/02 at 10:52am by jorgiemom	5	713
Somewhere in my house... started by SoHappy (4/11/02 at 6:12pm)	my own experience has led me to caution u that children dont... 4/11/02 at 11:43pm by Earthymama	4	860
My chilren are nightowls!! started by lizann (4/3/02 at 2:31pm)	I'm glad I don't have nightowls! I would go mad. My kids are... 4/12/02 at 12:52pm by Irishmommy	6	576
B-day gift for 3 year old? started by khrisday (4/11/02 at 12:33pm)	Thanks for the suggestions! I thought about making her a dool... 4/12/02 at 1:12pm by khrisday	7	622