The Childhood Years

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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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DS is different started by lovesea (Yesterday at 12:05 pm)	you know i think children do friendships differently. i... Yesterday at 11:39 pm by meemee	3	53
cute. the way my 3 year thinks. started by maptome (Yesterday at 11:07 am)	That is adorable. I love the things kids say at this age. ... Yesterday at 8:13 pm by kblackstone444	1	44
sensitive to rejection started by marsupial-mom (5/21/13 at 7:35pm)	Good ideas! We have not tried role playing. I probably react... Yesterday at 6:58 pm by marsupial-mom	3	59
What would You do? started by california_mom (5/19/13 at 1:30pm)	Thanks for that tidbit about Aunty J!! Yesterday at 12:03 pm by Asiago	11	247
6 year old is impossible to wake up in the morning started by wildmarigold (5/21/13 at 1:35pm)	I am v. sure I've posted about this a few months ago probably... Yesterday at 9:35 am by Neera	4	81
starting Kindergarten started by vermontmom (8/28/11 at 9:31am)	I am kind of not for the full day or 1/2. I'd prefer if it... Yesterday at 9:17 am by Neera	11	528
Tintin comic books for 6 yr old? started by Neera (5/15/13 at 9:45am)	We borrowed a Powerpuff comic book and she found it a little... Yesterday at 9:08 am by Neera	8	71
February '09 Mamas ~ Childhood Chat :) started by Everrgreen (3/4/12 at 7:00am) 1 2 3…47	Sue-my fingers are crossed for the oregon job! a meet-up, so... 5/22/13 at 7:36pm by Thursday Girl	922	9,878
Help - 4.5 year old peeing and pooping everywhere started by Mami2701 (5/14/13 at 7:26pm)	I would put her back in pull ups, honestly. So sorry - I'd be... 5/22/13 at 4:47pm by missnoodlesmom	10	191
Girl Scout Daisies, "Respect Authority" and the Magenta Petal started by SweetSilver (5/17/13 at 8:51pm) 1 2	I really, really like this example! 5/21/13 at 11:15am by SweetSilver	24	254
Birthday parties' question started by Neera (5/16/13 at 6:16am)	We haven't lived here long and we don't know a TON of... 5/20/13 at 3:41pm by NiteNicole	11	178
When does it get easier to parent two kids?? started by bouncymummy (5/8/13 at 7:14am)	Uuuugh I wish I knew! I have a 7 month old and a 3 year old.... 5/19/13 at 7:27pm by callahansmama	3	174
we have such a hard time stopping/leaving activities. I am so frustrated! started by kfillmore (5/18/13 at 10:10pm)	I second one_girl's advice. A concrete warning "K, three more... 5/19/13 at 5:37pm by skycheattraffic	5	81
Cranky in the mornings started by booyah716 (3/8/13 at 11:55am)	I'd also get an easy snack ready and waiting first thing in... 5/19/13 at 12:33pm by skycheattraffic	5	121
Imaginary friends at age 8? started by emelsea (5/19/13 at 7:06am)	Since he knows it is imaginary I would treat it as a normal... 5/19/13 at 8:01am by One_Girl	2	41
Is my 3 year old normal? started by 1stTimeMama4-4-10 (5/16/13 at 9:04am)	If he really doesn't want her to be evaluated, I don't think... 5/18/13 at 8:44pm by nextcommercial	11	397
In-Laws Pushing Boundaries, How To Say No? started by nettlesoup (5/17/13 at 2:05am)	My mil did the hospital while I was in labor thing. I Still... 5/18/13 at 11:03am by LLQ1011	4	179
6 yo girl with armpit hair started by amypete2626 (2/21/11 at 5:37pm) 1 2	My oldest daughter is 21 and she had smelly arm pits when she... 5/17/13 at 1:48pm by taleman	23	19,404
Kid activity bag/Mama care kit for overnight hospital stay? started by limabean (5/16/13 at 1:54pm)	Thanks for the suggestions. Ocelotmom, you bring up a good... 5/17/13 at 7:24am by limabean	3	60
Do You Force Your Kids to Eat? started by FLmomof1/1ontheway (5/14/13 at 4:32pm)	I like that blog too. We use her "cottage cheese" idea only we... 5/16/13 at 8:07pm by katelove	12	287
Mother In Law doesn't listen to directions, solution? started by fastandcurious (5/11/13 at 10:35pm)	I would find a new childcare provider. People put up with... 5/16/13 at 4:03pm by limabean	15	363
Need Birthday Party ideas (10 yr old boy) started by DaughterOfKali (12/4/12 at 9:16am)	We did funny glasses and mustaches. The boys (and girl)... 5/15/13 at 10:22am by DaughterOfKali	2	174
How do you get your 6 yo to eat?! started by redcanary (5/12/13 at 6:37am)	My oldest went through this. It was a phase that didn't last... 5/15/13 at 2:56am by DineiaTheDoula	5	114
Profound things our children say started by karika (8/30/10 at 5:15pm)	"I'm going to keep you in my heart when we are not together."... 5/14/13 at 8:08pm by Mami2701	18	1,743
My 3-year-old's eyelids are swollen started by tatsu15 (12/6/12 at 11:44pm)	What did you end up doing? Was everything okay? 5/14/13 at 10:41am by tracyamber	1	359
Different summer camps for kids - any suggestions? started by Cynthia Mosher (5/10/13 at 4:35pm)	This website lists family friendly farm stays in the U.S.... 5/14/13 at 8:43am by phathui5	4	69
5 yr old daily poop accidents started by Gracecody (5/13/13 at 2:41pm)	Hmmmm, that is some really good food for thought. Thank you.... 5/14/13 at 6:56am by Gracecody	3	81
Jekyll and Hyde 4.5 year old. started by sarah11221 (5/12/13 at 7:05pm)	Duplicate post 5/13/13 at 12:37pm by Asiago	2	62
more questions on Enuresis treatment center started by dnapadgett (12/31/11 at 7:00am)	I have a 7 year old boy that has never had a dry night. We... 5/12/13 at 5:18am by AllisonCornwell	9	608
Enuresis Treatment Center started by LilCricket (11/28/11 at 3:47pm)	I have a 7 year old boy who is still bedwetting every night,... 5/12/13 at 5:01am by AllisonCornwell	6	161
Adult Teeth Erupting Before Baby Teeth Fall Out started by belchers1 (4/28/09 at 12:19am) 1 2	We just went through this. One of his bottom teeth was very... 5/10/13 at 4:39pm by JudiAU	23	1,363
Curbing or Eliminating Anxiety in a 3 yr old started by Dot-to-Dot (4/30/13 at 8:47am)	Omg Pek, how horrible!!! If they wanted to help, they could... 5/10/13 at 6:23am by skycheattraffic	9	243
Daughter Hates Boys And I'm expecting One! started by nettlesoup (4/18/13 at 8:26am)	Yeah, I think she's finally coming to terms with it, which is... 5/10/13 at 12:45am by nettlesoup	5	130
What toys does your 5 y/o boy enjoy playing with? started by missnoodlesmom (2/19/13 at 6:28pm)	Duplos legos playmobil dressing up From Kindergarten- ninjas... 5/9/13 at 4:27pm by JudiAU	13	333
Piano Lessons - allow them to quit? get a new teacher? require more practice? started by dbsam (4/23/13 at 7:20am)	Looks like the higher level books might be a motivator - even... 5/9/13 at 5:46am by dbsam	13	228
Parka for husky 3 year old started by ruvi (4/30/13 at 4:37pm)	Hi ruvi and welcome to Mothering! Just thought I'd bump your... 5/8/13 at 4:55am by Cynthia Mosher	1	45
Book recs, please: anger management/being a "good sport" started by Pepe (4/20/13 at 8:16pm)	I'm not sure if you're looking for suggestions for books for... 5/7/13 at 10:21pm by HappyHappyMommy	1	44
Strategies to teach emotional regulation to overly emotional child started by pranava (4/29/13 at 6:34am)	My oldest daughter has some similar responses, but no sensory... 5/7/13 at 8:56pm by Gooseberry	11	222
DD thinks I love DS more than her. Breaking my heart! started by luckymamaoftwo (4/24/13 at 9:15pm)	Thanks for the thoughtful replies! I appreciate your... 5/5/13 at 10:39pm by luckymamaoftwo	3	179
She doesn't want to wear anything on the bottom... started by ckuretich (2/15/13 at 7:34am)	Sorry I forgot to mention she doesn't wear underwear if its... 5/3/13 at 9:32pm by phenomom	4	266
Friendship b/w a 4th grader and 1st grader started by NorthernVAMom (5/3/13 at 6:41am)	The younger boy is probably afraid that if he doesn't play... 5/3/13 at 5:05pm by BellinghamCru...	9	154
Alone at an amusement park? started by fairejour (4/21/13 at 11:46am) 1 2	My DS hasn't been to the fair since he was three and both kids... 5/3/13 at 12:25pm by Polliwog	27	515
How long can opposite sex siblings share a bedroom? started by Escaping (3/18/13 at 3:53pm)	DD and DS share a room still at 4 and 3. They have bunk beds,... 5/3/13 at 12:07pm by alaskanmomma	17	537
Gymnastics moms! started by MamaInTheDesert (2/7/13 at 6:32pm)	Only my ODD is in gymnastics right now..DS is starting... 5/3/13 at 12:00pm by alaskanmomma	19	384
what time does your 4 year old go to bed?mes started by MrsBone (10/9/12 at 3:48pm) 1 2	My 4 and 3 y/o get ready for bed around 7:30(bath, teeth... 5/3/13 at 11:52am by alaskanmomma	33	868
concern about horse at grandpents house...4yo and 11mo started by itsybistyspider (3/30/13 at 10:57pm)	this whole situation of OP's is a hard question to... 5/3/13 at 6:32am by meemee	17	408
Advise on circumcision for a 9 year old started by josephg (5/3/13 at 12:21am)	I doubt you would be advised to circumcise a 9y/o for... 5/3/13 at 4:18am by transylvania_mom	2	158
5yo DS doesn't recognize friends and classmates started by eleonrauis (5/1/13 at 10:56am)	I don't know if he has anything "official" but my husband does... 5/2/13 at 7:53am by NiteNicole	6	195
Son (3.5y) plays only with one toy started by xDaisyx (3/8/13 at 6:28am)	I have to say, I have the type of child that tends not to play... 5/1/13 at 3:53pm by newmamalizzy	5	138
Two of my kids hate each other.. advice needed started by LoveOurBabies (4/29/13 at 8:43am)	I find a huge hurdle in parenting, is in working at teaching... 5/1/13 at 1:33pm by mumkimum	3	163