The Childhood Years - Page 3

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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Poll: Do You Need Both Genders? started by heldt123 (9/30/05 at 9:07pm) 1 2 3 4 5	There's nothing to be ashamed of in wanting a balanced family.... 11/14/05 at 11:53pm by Jervis Conley	90	2,653
Weigh in for 3 and 4 year olds started by hipumpkins (7/7/06 at 11:45pm) 1 2 3 4 5	My son is 3y9m and is 29lbs and 38" tall. My older son just... 8/19/06 at 6:17pm by MyCalling	89	1,964
moms of boys started by rainymorning (3/17/07 at 2:48am) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by pjlioness I think the confusion... 3/22/07 at 3:09pm by starlein26	89	2,664
what cartoon annoy you? started by mthomas (6/2/04 at 9:52am) 1 2 3 4 5	I HATE the wiggles, spongebob, rugrats,all those older... 9/10/04 at 1:44pm by Changed	88	2,234
Do you allow your dd's to wear 2-piece swimsuits?? started by guest^ (6/5/05 at 11:13pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by the_lissa Agains, interviews with... 6/20/05 at 6:50pm by Storm Bride	88	3,743
40 Y.O. Man Teaches 3 Y.O. Class -- Questionable? started by Purple Cat (12/16/08 at 2:06am) 1 2 3 4 5	I have not read all the responses. No time right now. Here's... 1/17/09 at 3:44pm by ilovebabies	88	3,396
8 Year Old Asking for Stroller at Disney World - Help! started by EmilyD (7/4/12 at 3:30am) 1 2 3 4 5	I grew up going to WDW almost every summer (was sent to... 7/8/12 at 7:02pm by Tigerchild	88	4,225
Little boys with longer hair started by Sneezykids (6/7/05 at 6:04pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by TripMom : My mother is the only... 3/14/06 at 1:18am by dallaschildren	87	5,695
DS ruined santa for another family :( started by PaxMamma (12/23/08 at 4:43pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by izadora So, I am curious... 1/8/09 at 8:59pm by sunnmama	87	3,146
Funniest names you've heard for private parts... started by JSerene (8/9/05 at 3:42am) 1 2 3 4 5	We call them proper names here. I called mine a split apple... 10/14/06 at 10:29pm by dinade	87	12,428
Is this inappropriate or am I overreacting? started by KayleeZoo (1/2/05 at 1:48pm) 1 2 3 4 5	reading this thread I see that I am sooo sexist! I read the... 1/9/05 at 11:50am by Spark	86	2,895
I'm okay with my purple glitter boy, but cringe at my girly girl. Want help in changing. started by Lazurii (11/5/11 at 5:18pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Not porn-- but Ronald Reagan never escaped his Hollywood past... 11/18/11 at 8:40am by SweetSilver	86	3,023
Disney Movies ok??? started by jazzybaby9 (5/8/08 at 4:36pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Disney does have a lot of 'hidden' things draw and thrown in... 5/14/08 at 4:54am by OhDang	85	3,046
Do You Let your Kids Go UP the Slide? started by charmander (5/8/06 at 1:37pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Not if there are other kids there. I'm all for creativity, but... 5/10/06 at 4:32am by Britishmum	85	1,939
Do people make their kids go outside anymore? started by mom2happy (10/2/10 at 2:52pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: When I see a dirty kid whose legs are covered in bug... 10/11/10 at 3:04pm by EdnaMarie	84	3,847
sex education for our 5 year old started by zenfulmama (5/22/07 at 4:47pm) 1 2 3 4 5	There are two books I cannot recommend highly enough. Both are... 6/19/07 at 10:55am by Shantimama	84	5,567
guests asked to pay for the birthday party?!? started by jake&zaxmom (1/30/08 at 6:25pm) 1 2 3 4 5	No way would I send my dd to a party if I were expected to... 12/7/08 at 9:05pm by mamazee	84	5,657
Leaving a child home alone for a (short) while? WWYD? started by changes (4/27/11 at 2:25pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I haven't read through the entire thread but I do have some... 5/23/11 at 4:07am by Seie	84	6,396
Poll: Poll: do you paint (or have you painted) your 4-year old's toenails? started by michelle1k (5/24/06 at 9:04pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Yes I've done it on both my 4 and 2 year olds. They wanted it... 6/21/06 at 3:38pm by pilesoflaundry	84	1,941
Poll: Are children growing up too quickly? started by beaandbunny05 (10/23/12 at 7:47pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I think I'm going to post this on my refrigerator. Thank you,... 11/4/12 at 9:57am by BellinghamCru...	84	2,299
I feel lied to started by reepicheep (11/27/06 at 3:04pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Oh man I feel for you. My 3rd was like that - and like you I... 2/24/07 at 8:46am by Snork	83	3,634
Funny language errors! started by LunaMom (7/13/03 at 11:57am) 1 2 3 4 5	DD is 6 and says pacuter for computer. She also likes to use... 8/29/03 at 2:18am by mojomom	83	2,384
he went to bed hungry last night! started by a~...Mamacitaa~... (10/19/04 at 6:01pm) 1 2 3 4 5	OP, I, too am sorry that you feel flamed. At the same time, I... 11/6/04 at 8:06pm by littlest birds	83	3,159
Creative 6 year old's imagination being discouraged in school started by lyzamay (10/27/12 at 7:08am) 1 2 3 4 5	Thank you serenbat! Fascinating stories. I wish Marjorie... 11/25/12 at 6:08pm by lyzamay	83	2,451
Is this appropriate at a party? started by Vito's Mommy (1/21/08 at 11:57pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by whateverdidiwants So a Kosher... 1/24/08 at 9:13am by Elvirnon	82	2,494
~Wowsah Sept. 04 Mamas--we're not in Kansas anymore! started by jaidymama (10/1/07 at 3:17am) 1 2 3 4 5	thank you all for the well wishes and congrats! It was quite a... 11/1/07 at 2:48pm by Mama Bear	81	1,935
Cell phone or laptop for 9th birthday? started by amydidit (7/27/05 at 3:12am) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by Linda on the move My soon to be... 8/7/05 at 9:23pm by Britishmum	81	1,635
Are your kids allowed to play with the garden hose? started by ChetMC (8/5/10 at 4:42pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I'm not sure if this applies in other areas of the country,... 8/12/10 at 11:02pm by cattmom	81	3,011
Is dying a 6 yo's hair wrong? started by justmandy (6/15/07 at 1:58pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I tried dying my son's hair koolaid red after his 3rd bday,... 6/25/07 at 12:00am by hottmama	80	2,666
No more walking to school(long winded) started by yogamom2007 (8/14/08 at 7:04pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by yogamom2007 You can state on the... 8/28/08 at 1:17am by octobermom	80	3,342
You will turn him into a gay man... (said to me in the store) started by ryansmom02 (2/8/06 at 11:44am) 1 2 3 4	To the OP-- You handled that comment with aplomb... I would... 2/23/06 at 3:25am by littlecityfarmer	79	2,925
Where are the new 3 year olds? started by USAmma (2/4/07 at 3:47am) 1 2 3 4	I am glad to hear that it gets better. I actually am having... 4/12/07 at 11:34am by wifty	79	1,945
Warning to all other TV-free families started by loveandkindness (7/26/06 at 10:40pm) 1 2 3 4	hi there! as a mom that allows limited tv, i think what you... 8/4/06 at 6:16am by nichole	79	3,222
how old is too old for girls to go shirtless? started by BethSLP (3/8/09 at 4:26pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Ericka1999 As for around my... 8/8/09 at 6:11pm by ~PurityLake~	78	6,545
What age is average for a child write their name? started by tinyblackdot (10/13/09 at 1:21pm) 1 2 3 4	Celeste learned how to write her nickname "Cece" by age 3, but... 11/6/09 at 10:54pm by caj	78	10,075
How much does your 3 y/o weigh? started by babygrant (11/25/08 at 8:27pm) 1 2 3 4	DS2 turned 3 in September... he weighs 32 pounds, soaking wet.... 1/7/09 at 11:28am by umsami	77	1,528
December 2004 mamas ~ Spring is coming! started by Jenelle (2/18/09 at 10:10am) 1 2 3 4	http://www.mothering.com/discussions...8#post13808838 new thread 5/22/09 at 9:47am by nannymom	77	1,716
I get high with a little help from my friends..(censorship?) started by RainCoastMama (8/11/07 at 10:44pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by mommy2two babes Sometimes I... 9/7/07 at 4:58pm by ashleyhaugh	77	2,952
Calling Parents by their First Names? started by LauraLoo (1/5/07 at 11:37pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by oxana I've known some parents... 1/19/07 at 3:48pm by RedWine	77	2,263
developmentally appropriate chapter books for 6 year old started by okragirl (12/12/06 at 4:00am) 1 2 3 4	I didn't have time to read the whole thread but my daughters... 12/14/06 at 10:12pm by Changed	77	2,327
The Child Molester Next Door started by velochic (5/25/06 at 12:34am) 1 2 3 4	I think any person who EVER committed a crime to children... 5/30/06 at 2:18pm by MichaelsSahm	77	2,168
Poll: s/o Do you care what your kids call you? started by DevaMajka (7/24/08 at 2:41pm) 1 2 3 4	Funny poll and interesting. I get called mom, mommy, or mommy... 7/30/08 at 11:05pm by HB2	76	1,590
Would you allow a 7yo to have his/her own laptop? started by jazzharmony (3/5/08 at 7:23pm) 1 2 3 4	My dh and I have been talking about when we would get our kids... 3/15/08 at 9:57pm by zeldamomma	76	1,748
Princesses and Self Esteem...long started by meesa143 (7/30/07 at 12:13pm) 1 2 3 4	May I ask if you've seen Shrek 3? We loved it. Eek.... 8/5/07 at 6:56pm by BusyMommy	76	2,502
UGH! STOP telling my kid she's pretty!!! started by ashleep (5/23/08 at 5:46pm) 1 2 3 4	I think that if you get everyone around her to stop telling... 6/8/08 at 2:16am by ComaWhite	76	3,200
How to handle creepy neighbor? started by 3happygirls (3/12/07 at 10:47pm) 1 2 3 4	I agree with someone else, just tell him your children are not... 3/27/07 at 9:42pm by mommy68	76	6,260
~*~MARCHing into spring, Nov05 Mamas!~*~ started by Awaken (3/2/09 at 5:50pm) 1 2 3 4	New thread 4/1/09 at 1:32pm by HoneyTree	75	1,651
Girls Only Birthday Party...? started by boatbaby (12/22/08 at 12:39am) 1 2 3 4	that really stinks for your little boy, but i think parties... 12/24/08 at 10:16pm by elizawill	75	2,212
Is your 4yo in a carseat or booster? started by eco_mama (5/26/07 at 10:29am) 1 2 3 4	I moved my twins to a BPB at 5y5m when they outgrew their... 6/9/07 at 11:36pm by wifeandmom	75	1,948
I am curious to know when the cut off for Kindergarten is where you live? started by OakEmber (7/20/04 at 3:01am) 1 2 3 4	Where we live, the cutoff is December 5. My 5yo (March baby)... 4/25/06 at 6:46pm by IamCoupongirl	75	2,802