The Childhood Years - Page 4

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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Do your kids annoy you? started by amcal (6/27/08 at 8:35pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by magentamomma Does it end... 7/11/08 at 6:04pm by timneh_mom	75	4,436
No Goody Bags started by Porcelain Interior (9/30/09 at 8:04pm) 1 2 3 4	DS (3.5) couldn't care less. i don't think he expects them... 10/12/09 at 1:57am by Elizabeth2008	74	2,156
Disneyland/world - is it really THAT great??? started by Mere (5/23/05 at 2:00pm) 1 2 3 4	I took my DD for her 4th birthday. It was so awesome!!! WE... 8/4/05 at 4:54pm by johub	74	1,861
Boys in the womens room started by nuttinhny (7/16/08 at 5:57pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by mntnmom Yep, here's one of... 7/19/08 at 6:08pm by blessed	74	2,206
do you urge your children to "color in the lines"? started by tropicana (10/28/11 at 3:56pm) 1 2 3 4	Not sure if this was already said (slow computer won't let me... 11/28/11 at 9:01pm by Mizelenius	74	3,337
I think something is wrong with Violet started by indiegirl (2/26/03 at 2:31am) 1 2 3 4	Indiegirl, I haven't read all of the posts, so maybe someone... 9/7/03 at 5:45am by Charles...	73	5,040
First Grade Tribe-November/December started by mata (11/13/06 at 11:20am) 1 2 3 4	We had our last day on Tuesday, which was just as well because... 12/22/06 at 2:19pm by Mirzam	73	1,886
I don't discipline my kids! started by BeBe123 (11/13/06 at 8:18pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by mammal_mama I empathize... 11/16/06 at 3:13am by joesmom	73	2,870
Asked to leave GS event...because I had my 9 week old w/ me in sling started by srlpenny (6/14/08 at 7:06pm) 1 2 3 4	Here's another thing you might want to consider...I don't know... 6/19/08 at 11:27pm by kkar	72	4,352
what are your kids getting for holiday presents started by mommyto3girls (11/4/06 at 11:37pm) 1 2 3 4	Old thread. But it's fun to post hwat the kids get for... 1/21/07 at 2:22am by Dael	72	2,447
little girl going to bathroom w/daddy started by richella (6/10/08 at 1:39am) 1 2 3 4	Does it really matter what a daughter's statistical chances of... 6/14/08 at 9:40am by amcal	72	5,034
New Neighbor a little too friendly started by sungod (7/14/08 at 10:58am) 1 2 3 4	Yeah, most men have the social intelligence to not fawn over... 7/22/08 at 2:38pm by RainCoastMama	72	4,173
"You are so gorgeous" - advice ? started by Tanibani (6/3/07 at 6:30pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Mallori "You are so... 6/9/07 at 1:37pm by Paigerina	71	2,248
..:: Our May '06 babies are three! ::.. started by ecoteat (5/1/09 at 10:28pm) 1 2 3 4	New thread!!!! ... 7/2/09 at 3:36pm by Sydnee	71	1,497
Poll: On a scale of one to ten how mad would you be? started by hakeber (3/19/10 at 1:41pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Polliwog What are the... 3/29/10 at 12:13am by hakeber	71	3,133
~~Nov. '05 Mamas' April Chat~~ started by HoneyTree (4/1/09 at 1:30pm) 1 2 3 4	: here 5/1/09 at 11:53am by MamaFern	71	1,584
Winter ~Dec '04 DDC~ chit chat thread started by Changed (1/4/09 at 10:49pm) 1 2 3 4	New thread: ... 2/18/09 at 10:10am by Jenelle	70	1,227
I absolutely HATE what Lego's have become!!! Anyone else? (vent) started by HappyMommy2 (1/9/11 at 12:15pm) 1 2 3 4	I'm with you! I don't do "kid toys" that a grown-up has to do... 1/20/11 at 3:41pm by craft_media_hero	70	3,488
7 year old with very mean teacher, what do I do?!!! started by sweetangelbrynlie (8/18/06 at 9:05pm) 1 2 3 4	I am a teacher, too. We had a similar situation with dss's 3rd... 8/29/06 at 7:32pm by Flor	70	2,477
Am I to cautious? started by MCatLvrMom2A&X (10/21/10 at 9:22pm) 1 2 3 4	OP, as a parent, I must say that I really respect your... 10/26/10 at 3:47am by MovnMama	70	2,414
Poll: Would you leave a responsible 9yo and 5.5yo at home alone for about 10 minutes? started by jazzharmony (3/5/10 at 6:34pm) 1 2 3 4	not me. 3/18/10 at 3:11pm by Hayeser	70	2,977
car seat advice needed - UPDATE post # 69 started by wednesday (10/15/06 at 7:44am) 1 2 3 4	Glad you finally got it all worked out. 11/5/06 at 1:25pm by tayndrewsmama	69	1,943
need ideas for a "big" birthday present for 4yr old started by alegna (7/24/08 at 1:17am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: that is an absolutely ridiculous amount of money to... 8/18/08 at 10:11pm by LuckyMommaToo	69	2,153
Please tell me your 3 yr. old is making your life hell started by earthgirl (7/3/10 at 3:33pm) 1 2 3 4	Oh yeah, does anyone else's 3 year old have their very own... 8/12/10 at 9:22am by earthworm	69	3,210
baby doll names.... started by koru (9/29/07 at 2:38pm) 1 2 3 4	DD has a bunny named Hop, a lamb named Baa, and two baby... 10/6/07 at 11:04am by roostery	69	4,266
~ ~November '05 Mama's & Littles~ ~Its May! started by MamaFern (5/1/09 at 11:48am) 1 2 3 4	Ok, started the new thread! Glad to be more in touch with you... 6/15/09 at 9:58am by Awaken	68	1,875
"MD says too much in 8 yo dd's physical" started by Viewfinder (3/3/07 at 6:40am) 1 2 3 4	I would have been upset over this as well. I would probably... 3/20/07 at 6:02pm by mommy68	68	4,113
Birthday Party & Presents - is this odd? started by dukeswalker (10/7/06 at 9:42pm) 1 2 3 4	we didnt open the gifts until after at my dd's first bday. it... 10/11/06 at 1:47am by christinadani...	68	1,691
Would you buy your son a pink car seat? started by jaidymama (7/10/08 at 4:47pm) 1 2 3 4	Ok, well I ordered it, it was delivered, we have it in the... 7/21/08 at 1:35am by jaidymama	68	2,274
Opposite sex locker room: age limit? started by VroomieMama (8/1/10 at 12:51am) 1 2 3 4	As a guy I have been in restrooms and public showers when men... 9/28/12 at 2:00pm by tremill	68	7,814
December 2004 it's January2008!!! started by nannymom (1/5/08 at 12:24pm) 1 2 3 4	New Thread for February 2/1/08 at 5:16pm by Past_VNE	67	1,556
Dec 04 Mamas here comes summer started by nannymom (5/22/09 at 9:46am) 1 2 3 4	http://www.mothering.com/discussions...9#post14741309 12/1/09 at 9:22am by nannymom	67	1,446
What's the Worst Thing You've Found? started by mummy marja (5/25/06 at 3:07pm) 1 2 3 4	My older dd seems to be the culprit in most stories like... 7/5/06 at 4:54pm by ChristaN	67	1,846
Are Crocs worth the money? started by oneotamama (5/31/07 at 6:25pm) 1 2 3 4	I have never tried the knock-offs, but I love the real crocs... 6/7/07 at 7:47pm by kaliki_kila	67	3,620
Who has been to Eastern Europe with small children? started by udonandbroth (5/28/06 at 2:27am) 1 2 3 4	Anyone still here? Meet me here: ... 10/12/06 at 11:20am by PrairieBohemian	67	1,535
How often do you bathe your child? started by pinksprklybarefoot (5/2/09 at 5:27pm) 1 2 3 4	I tend to let by children decide when they want to take a bath... 12/30/11 at 2:17pm by solemum	66	2,143
Help! I'm the Mommy of a 4yo! started by PumpkinSeeds (6/29/05 at 1:30pm) 1 2 3 4	It seems to be a tough age. DD (4) doesn't get time-outs, but... 1/15/08 at 3:16am by chisaomom	66	3,225
Things we don't say to our children started by mamabeca (12/5/05 at 12:09am) 1 2 3 4	I'll give you something to cry about. If you don't like the... 12/24/05 at 5:57am by AmyY	66	2,211
non-gift birthdays? started by Dandelionkid (1/21/08 at 3:58am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by mamameg Hateful? No, I... 1/28/08 at 3:27pm by Potty Diva	66	1,387
Please tell me what you think of DD's recital costume started by gwen's mom (4/21/08 at 11:08pm) 1 2 3 4	I clicked on the thread all ready to say "just chill out about... 4/25/08 at 10:03pm by MommytoTwo	66	2,895
Favorite words. . . started by Kabes (1/1/08 at 12:10pm) 1 2 3 4	be-na-na-nuh=banana pers-um-able=personal (as in "I wanna be... 1/28/08 at 5:23pm by peaceful_mama	65	1,628
Shocked, discusted, feeling hopeless started by Potty Diva (6/2/05 at 12:20am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by trinity6232000 Tonight is... 6/27/05 at 11:49pm by AngelBee	65	2,807
They shouldn't have been swimming... started by nextcommercial (3/17/09 at 1:07am) 1 2 3 4	Wow, that's impressive. He had to think it through and write... 3/27/09 at 2:52pm by journeymom	65	2,959
Movie question? started by OakBerry (2/9/07 at 10:54pm) 1 2 3 4	Oh, I forgot to say, I don't think monsters inc is a scary... 2/22/07 at 6:22pm by brookesmommy	65	1,494
Going rate for the tooth fairy? started by fyoosh (3/14/08 at 3:30pm) 1 2 3 4	I just wanted to add that for my DD (who is 8) we've talked... 3/18/08 at 10:30pm by firespiritmelody	65	1,243
can you explain "can't afford more kids?" started by freestyler (2/4/06 at 12:45pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by mamapoppins anyone??????... 2/9/06 at 4:03pm by Amys1st	65	2,357
Would you let your 5-year-old "dye" their hair pink? started by sunkist33 (5/16/08 at 5:41pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Ruthla Just be aware that,... 5/19/08 at 8:18pm by LotusBirthMama	65	2,626
Something disturbing my DD said . . . started by Mizelenius (11/15/06 at 4:37pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Mizelenius SO much to read... 11/18/06 at 2:42pm by Flor	64	2,378
"Girls wear shirts" started by LynnS6 (5/18/08 at 6:47pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by LynnS6 SMALL, REMOTE... 5/21/08 at 11:18pm by LionessMom	64	2,186
I love Dumbo started by coopnwhitsmommy (6/20/05 at 2:38pm) 1 2 3 4	Oh yes, that would be wonderful!! If anyone finds one let me... 6/28/05 at 8:31am by HelloKitty	64	1,876