The Childhood Years - Page 340

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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deleted started by cass (10/21/05 at 3:56pm)	(no title) 10/21/05 at 3:56pm by cass	181
4yr old dd1 hitting after dd2 born started by Kate'smommy (7/21/08 at 10:05pm)	nak My sweet, independent, well-behaved 4 yr old dd seemed to... 7/21/08 at 10:05pm by Kate'smommy	147
Eleven (See Kai Run) shoes? started by Holiztic (9/13/10 at 8:36pm)	Anyone have shoes from Eleven? I was wondering how the sole... 9/13/10 at 8:36pm by Holiztic	307
Who are you and what have you done w/my child? started by sojourn (7/11/08 at 3:13pm)	Anyone have a 9ish yo w/a mouth like well, that is kinda flip?... 7/11/08 at 3:13pm by sojourn	197
The thread, "Overprotective parenting?" started by Mom4tot (5/5/08 at 9:05am)	Has been removed for review. 5/5/08 at 9:05am by Mom4tot	326
Just sharing the cuteness. started by eepster (11/11/10 at 5:46pm)	DS, who has been a little obsessed with Batman recently, just... 11/11/10 at 5:46pm by eepster	90
ISO: Power Ranger Mystic Force Toys started by Lovenest (12/12/06 at 12:53pm)	Any mamas on here with boys that are done with there PR toys?... 12/12/06 at 12:53pm by Lovenest	182
4.5 YO son defiant started by numericmama (4/20/08 at 1:24am)	Please remind me why this is normal! And about how fluid their... 4/20/08 at 1:24am by numericmama	237
Newbie Here started by Jenjenmn (8/18/11 at 11:57am)	I just wanted to introduce myself. Mother of 2. A 4... 8/18/11 at 11:57am by Jenjenmn	517
Why is my 3-y-o so negative lately? started by Asparagus78 (2/14/10 at 10:26pm)	The negativity is driving me insane! From the moment DS wakes... 2/14/10 at 10:26pm by Asparagus78	249
Spitting Out Food started by alysonb (1/30/08 at 8:56pm)	Since December DS (4 1/2) has started a new habit of spitting... 1/30/08 at 8:56pm by alysonb	198
First real party with dd and grownups tonight, our house! started by carfreemama (1/12/08 at 1:11pm)	Okay. Dd will be 4 at end February. Tonight we are going to... 1/12/08 at 1:11pm by carfreemama	323
Does your 5 yr old play with snap circuits? started by Qtopia (12/13/07 at 2:01pm)	If so, please tell me what set they have! Do they use it alone... 12/13/07 at 2:01pm by Qtopia	162
booster seat help needed! started by beaner&tiegs (9/15/05 at 6:07pm)	Hello! So, we have an 89 Dodge Caravan, with only lap belts in... 9/15/05 at 6:07pm by beaner&tiegs	177
Anyone bought a good telescope for ds/dd? started by MamaOutThere (12/13/07 at 4:31am)	This is the third Christmas in a row that my 7 1/2 yo dd1 has... 12/13/07 at 4:31am by MamaOutThere	332
worried about 7 yr old sons social interactions started by eriquoiw (12/4/07 at 8:43am)	Our son has been a very strong willed, spirited child from the... 12/4/07 at 8:43am by eriquoiw	266
Alternatives to "Ken" dolls started by Mamabeakley (12/2/07 at 12:37am)	Hi, everybody - I was browsing for Christmas presents for my... 12/2/07 at 12:37am by Mamabeakley	199
Recall of Cub Scout badges due to lead started by chicagomom (10/17/07 at 5:50pm)	It never ends! FYI. If you've got a ds in cub scouts you may... 10/17/07 at 5:50pm by chicagomom	182
Preschool and sleep issues - WWYD? started by Shell (9/28/07 at 9:54am)	Sorry this is kind of long... My daughter will turn 3 in... 9/28/07 at 9:54am by Shell	228
Kailey called our neighbor a liar... started by annettemarie (9/8/07 at 6:19pm)	This thread has been removed pending review. 9/8/07 at 6:19pm by annettemarie	205
Back-to-School party ideas? started by Two Spunky Monkeys (8/13/07 at 3:46pm)	My DD is going to 1st grade this year - somewhat a big deal... 8/13/07 at 3:46pm by Two Spunky...	266
So much negativity started by Rsmom (6/18/09 at 2:33pm)	Uh...never mind 6/18/09 at 2:33pm by Rsmom	167
The "4 yr old ALWAYS puts fingers in mouth" thread started by grisandole (7/11/07 at 3:48am)	Has been removed for review. Kristi 7/11/07 at 3:48am by grisandole	174
Stealing started by Gendenwitha (12/28/06 at 4:22pm)	My nephew who's 6, stays with me on weekends (parents are... 12/28/06 at 4:22pm by Gendenwitha	242
Name calling amongst friends started by lalaland42 (3/24/09 at 12:46am)	DD (almost 4) has a good friend, Kelly (3.5) and Kelly has an... 3/24/09 at 12:46am by lalaland42	160
7 year old is suddenly VERY clingy!!! started by AAK (9/7/07 at 6:44pm)	This started up mid summer I guess. My 7 year old dd got very... 9/7/07 at 6:44pm by AAK	605
"Crushes" on grown-ups... started by Hokulele (5/22/09 at 10:32pm)	DD will be four in June. She is an outgoing social girl and... 5/22/09 at 10:32pm by Hokulele	208
"doctor says go to bed"! started by g&a (4/12/07 at 1:34pm)	just wanted to share a cute anecdote. DD was having trouble... 4/12/07 at 1:34pm by g&a	315
home-made jump ropes? started by chel (4/9/07 at 11:57am)	What's the best type of material for jump ropes. I want to buy... 4/9/07 at 11:57am by chel	186
4 year old sigh and says tummy hurts started by laila2 (10/18/10 at 2:24am)	We took in our 4 yo ds to doctors for cough. He has been... 10/18/10 at 2:24am by laila2	242
Pirate toy chest started by laila2 (7/13/09 at 1:27pm)	I want to get my daughter a pirate toy chest. Anyone have a... 7/13/09 at 1:27pm by laila2	150
How to help with business trips started by Cathi (2/6/07 at 3:01pm)	DH is interviewing for a new job and the next two weeks will... 2/6/07 at 3:01pm by Cathi	121
NEW yahoo group forming! Looking for crafts/songs/activity ideas for your child? started by mamachandi (2/1/07 at 11:18pm)	PEACESCHOOL Yahoo group: I am putting together a yahoo group... 2/1/07 at 11:18pm by mamachandi	217
4 year old wants to be carried ALL THE TIME started by RockStarMom (1/11/10 at 5:02am)	I have a bunch of slings that I've used since my daughter was... 1/11/10 at 5:02am by RockStarMom	404
How does your 4 yo behave in groups? started by Tjej (9/15/09 at 4:27pm)	... 9/15/09 at 4:27pm by Tjej	146
Car Seat help started by Two Spunky Monkeys (1/17/07 at 12:03pm)	My son is 3 - will be 4 in April. He weighs 40 lbs, which... 1/17/07 at 12:03pm by Two Spunky...	168
She's a totally different person when her sisters are home... started by mommyswenn (3/4/07 at 4:15pm)	I have four kids, three girls and a boy. My two oldest dd's... 3/4/07 at 4:15pm by mommyswenn	216
very sensitive child started by icxcnika (4/15/10 at 11:37pm)	My 5yo is very, very sensitive. She is especially sensitive to... 4/15/10 at 11:37pm by icxcnika	219
Ready to move to his own room started by Vito's Mommy (9/30/05 at 8:00pm)	When we bought ds his own bed (that he picked out) we told him... 9/30/05 at 8:00pm by Vito's Mommy	209
9yo boy: bedwetting and now occasional daytime accidents? started by Jenee (3/3/10 at 8:42pm)	My son just turned 9. Ever since he toilet trained at the age... 3/3/10 at 8:42pm by Jenee	301
Throwing...things, not tantrums started by matts_mamamama (8/30/06 at 5:13pm)	My 3 yo is throwing things like crazy lately and it's driving... 8/30/06 at 5:13pm by matts_mamamama	159
Good natural hairbrush for 3 year old? started by Plarka (9/27/10 at 3:35pm)	I still use dd's baby hairbrush because anything else seems... 9/27/10 at 3:35pm by Plarka	194
Its gonna be a longggg day started by Satori (5/6/07 at 12:26pm)	Its barely 8am and dd6 is driving me CRAZY!!! I'm ready to... 5/6/07 at 12:26pm by Satori	176
Very vivid dreamer in a three year old...worried and not sleeping. started by rockys (11/22/10 at 12:37pm)	I know I shouldn't worry but I do. My three year old (four... 11/22/10 at 12:37pm by rockys	110
Logical Cosequence for hurting sibling or punishment started by mikanmom (7/27/09 at 11:53pm)	DH and I have been reading Jane Nelson's Positve Discipline... 7/27/09 at 11:53pm by mikanmom	187
Mamas of cleft kids started by Houdini (6/3/06 at 8:18pm)	See this thread... 6/3/06 at 8:18pm by Houdini	160
A holiday song from my DD to you started by octobermom (12/25/09 at 2:22pm)	It was all the thanks I needed... 12/25/09 at 2:22pm by octobermom	179
early development in girls--what to do? started by Coyote (12/6/05 at 12:35am)	Hi, My cousin's daughter is 7 years old and has started... 12/6/05 at 12:35am by Coyote	201
3 year old driving us crazy! started by prancie (2/4/11 at 7:00am)	Our 3.5 year old is driving us crazy with his grumpy... 2/4/11 at 7:00am by prancie	115
3.5 yo and bossy attitude started by apmama2myboo (8/9/07 at 3:20pm)	so my HN dd is 3.5 yo. she lately has the really annoying... 8/9/07 at 3:20pm by apmama2myboo	153