The Childhood Years - Page 349

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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Potty Regression started by mazajo (5/11/09 at 3:29pm)	My DS is now a little over 3 years and 7 months. Using the... 5/11/09 at 3:29pm by mazajo	174
When do they stop being toddlers? started by eilonwy (2/15/05 at 9:36pm)	Just curious-- is it defined by age? Is it some strange... 2/15/05 at 9:36pm by eilonwy	236
Almost 7 year old still has accidents started by domestic_engineer (8/13/07 at 5:35pm)	Hi, I posted to the other bedwetting message but I thought I... 8/13/07 at 5:35pm by domestic_engi...	254
"Educational" DS Games started by lucyem (12/26/09 at 4:25pm)	I am looking for some more "educational" type DS games and I... 12/26/09 at 4:25pm by lucyem	167
Swing Set--recs? started by SheBear (11/8/07 at 2:03pm)	We are hoping to invest in a swing set/playground type thing... 11/8/07 at 2:03pm by SheBear	215
My DS and my cat started by annakiss (8/18/06 at 2:24am)	The "My DS and my cat" thread has been removed for moderator... 8/18/06 at 2:24am by annakiss	211
1st grader frienship trouble started by cyclemama (3/14/09 at 12:17am)	I'm feeling rather sad for my DS, who is in first grade. For... 3/14/09 at 12:17am by cyclemama	188
Birthday poems started by Garden~Lover (8/19/07 at 9:43pm)	Does anyon know of any good child birthday poems? My dd is... 8/19/07 at 9:43pm by Garden~Lover	190
I let my 3 year old watch a horror show... started by jefnsean (6/6/07 at 11:36am)	... and I even think it's good for her! We've stumbled onto... 6/6/07 at 11:36am by jefnsean	170
4 year old having trouble communicating started by katslo18 (10/21/10 at 10:39am)	Does anyone have advice on how to get a 4 year old to... 10/21/10 at 10:39am by katslo18	151
DD will be only school-aged child in dc - WWYD? (xposted) started by Fiercemama (5/26/06 at 5:07pm)	(Xposted in Working Moms) Our dc goes to age 5. Its in the... 5/26/06 at 5:07pm by Fiercemama	292
nevermind started by simonee (7/31/07 at 6:54pm)	posted in the wrong place 7/31/07 at 6:54pm by simonee	149
Extremely shy/sensitive girl w/peer probs started by jlpumkin (7/2/08 at 7:03pm)	My dd (6yo next month) is extremely sensitive. She recently... 7/2/08 at 7:03pm by jlpumkin	205
6yo worried about (to me) odd things started by kangamitroo (5/18/10 at 8:06pm)	my 6yo dd suddenly is saying "i'm afraid" rather often, as in:... 5/18/10 at 8:06pm by kangamitroo	214
The thread, " need help- MIL coming to visit..." started by Mom4tot (7/7/08 at 10:03am)	Has been removed for review. 7/7/08 at 10:03am by Mom4tot	169
Can I have my lung back please? started by Potty Diva (3/15/05 at 12:07am)	WOW! Ok, to prefeace... I have had this nasty lung chucking... 3/15/05 at 12:07am by Potty Diva	366
5 yo and his BF have NO boundaries with each other started by kindacrunchy (4/9/08 at 6:58pm)	I've just come to this realization. The boys have been... 4/9/08 at 6:58pm by kindacrunchy	203
Why Did You Do That? started by verde (3/26/10 at 10:25pm)	OK I had one of those moments. Anyone else care to share? I'll... 3/26/10 at 10:25pm by verde	207
Crooked Baby Teeth started by radiogirlgr (6/6/06 at 4:43pm)	Hi everyone. I have a 3 1/2 year old DS who has beautiful... 6/6/06 at 4:43pm by radiogirlgr	264
unhealing diaper rash in 3.5 yo boy started by jake&zaxmom (1/9/07 at 12:20pm)	Not sure whether to post in the Babe forum because of the... 1/9/07 at 12:20pm by jake&zaxmom	209
Argh: I Need To Vent started by Polliwog (4/7/09 at 6:34pm)	My son is 4 1/2 and a really fun kid to be around.... 4/7/09 at 6:34pm by Polliwog	199
Airbus is landing....and... started by Tracy (3/19/07 at 12:28pm)	I had to be talked out of taking DS to the airport. my poor... 3/19/07 at 12:28pm by Tracy	226
has anyone bought a swingset from willygoat.com? started by rainbowmoon (6/2/07 at 4:52pm)	I am looking to get my kids a wooden play structure/swingset.... 6/2/07 at 4:52pm by rainbowmoon	184
3 y o growth spurt? started by Rox5266 (10/26/06 at 7:56pm)	Does anyone know if 3 y o go through any major growth spurts?... 10/26/06 at 7:56pm by Rox5266	156
Books/resources on child sexuality started by flowerbud (12/7/05 at 12:59am)	About 5 years ago I found a book about the development of... 12/7/05 at 12:59am by flowerbud	285
Leap Pad: trouble shooting the battery compartment started by CathMac (1/7/09 at 12:56pm)	I'm guessing this is a bit of a long shot. But for those Moms... 1/7/09 at 12:56pm by CathMac	578
How do I do this? started by kakies (11/25/05 at 5:10am)	I am hoping to get at least some advice here, therefore I'm... 11/25/05 at 5:10am by kakies	207
Adult-friendly wooden puppet theater? (toy) started by lexbeach (1/15/08 at 4:56pm)	I am looking for a wooden puppet theater for my twins' fifth... 1/15/08 at 4:56pm by lexbeach	165
Banjo for a 5yo? started by rainbowmoon (12/1/09 at 4:16pm)	I am looking for a Banjo for my DS. (NOT the plan one but a... 12/1/09 at 4:16pm by rainbowmoon	108
I need your advice (for mamas of two or more please) started by K's Mom! (5/24/06 at 6:49am)	My Ds is 9 mos. old and has gradually transitioned to his own... 5/24/06 at 6:49am by K's Mom!	185
Holy cow I'm hosting five 5yo's for afterschool! started by kdabbler (8/7/08 at 1:03pm)	It looks like I was actually able to assemble an afterschool... 8/7/08 at 1:03pm by kdabbler	152
At the end of my rope with 7 year old DD....venting mostly! started by MonAmiBella (4/23/09 at 9:20pm)	Ok, I'm done now. ETA: I gave myself a time out when I... 4/23/09 at 9:20pm by MonAmiBella	242
She grew over night!! started by Got_Cloth (6/17/05 at 2:44pm)	I swear my dd went ot be in jammies that fit her!!! she grew... 6/17/05 at 2:44pm by Got_Cloth	166
Spam me your best birthday ideas for an 8 year old boy started by prairiemommy (1/6/08 at 4:20am)	Pretty please? : I have no idea what to get my DS1 for his... 1/6/08 at 4:20am by prairiemommy	369
Will Groovy Girl Doll furniture work with a KidKraft wood dollhouse? started by ellairiesmom (11/19/10 at 4:39pm)	Would Groovy Girl furniture fit well in the KidKraft... 11/19/10 at 4:39pm by ellairiesmom	349
Just a little funny started by MaxMommy (4/6/08 at 11:47pm)	A thought from my 4.5 year old Johnny Cash fan (not my fault)... 4/6/08 at 11:47pm by MaxMommy	176
duplicate started by Lollicups (1/5/12 at 7:29pm)	duplicate 1/5/12 at 7:29pm by Lollicups	24
Cash Registers and Scales (Anyone have new Magic Cabin or Pottery Barn versions?) started by JudiAU (2/4/11 at 12:40pm)	Anyone have either and want to comment?,, 2/4/11 at 12:40pm by JudiAU	126
Free music started by Kleine Hexe (5/3/04 at 2:02pm)	Check my post in the Books, media, music Forum. Free... 5/3/04 at 2:02pm by Kleine Hexe	205
Fascination with my "milkies" started by Nicks Mom (1/3/08 at 1:07pm)	I weaned ds at age 2.5. He was down to once a day at best and... 1/3/08 at 1:07pm by Nicks Mom	185
Picking started by sunnmama (12/20/07 at 7:40pm)	Anyone the parent of a picker? As in a scab picker? My 6 yo is... 12/20/07 at 7:40pm by sunnmama	172
Need advice about my 3-year-old... started by JSage79 (6/19/11 at 3:42pm)	Could use some advice: My youngest son, Andrew, who turned 3... 6/19/11 at 3:42pm by JSage79	108
Good Parenting Books? started by miamira (12/13/07 at 3:39pm)	I'm looking for a good parenting book to read with my husband.... 12/13/07 at 3:39pm by miamira	135
Ummm What?!?! ROTFLMAO...out of the mouths... started by Theoretica (3/21/09 at 12:47am)	7yo (almost 8) had a sleepover with her cousin/best friend... 3/21/09 at 12:47am by Theoretica	280
Preschool Sexuality Thread started by fullofgrace (1/21/11 at 11:11am)	Has been removed for your Childhood Years Moderators and/or... 1/21/11 at 11:11am by fullofgrace	177
Rules for the Madeline Board Game started by bestjob (12/13/02 at 10:19pm)	We've got the Madeline Board Game by Ravensberger. In this... 12/13/02 at 10:19pm by bestjob	371
Canadian Made Play Wooden Play Kitchen started by chkpea (11/21/07 at 12:38pm)	is there such a thing does anyone know? 11/21/07 at 12:38pm by chkpea	166
Cute gift idea for Fairy Loving kiddos started by boatbaby (11/16/07 at 11:30am)	Cute for kids into fairies etc... This book (a classic, lovely... 11/16/07 at 11:30am by boatbaby	189
Not 4, it's 3 thats a challenge started by SamuraiMom (11/13/07 at 12:38am)	First off I have to say, that in light of all the 4 year old... 11/13/07 at 12:38am by SamuraiMom	145
Playdates with kids that are the opposite of your DC started by happy2bamama (6/12/09 at 1:27am)	DS is 2.5 and lately, it seems like all the playdates we've... 6/12/09 at 1:27am by happy2bamama	193