The Childhood Years - Page 9

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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What is your 3-4 yo sleep schedule? started by anarchamama (9/21/06 at 10:45am) 1 2 3	dd is 3.5. she goes to bed at 8-ish and wakes up between 6:30... 10/4/06 at 3:58pm by bobica	47	1,017
my 5 year old daughter is still pooping her pants please help me out? started by shannon1234 (1/2/11 at 11:52am) 1 2 3	My son is 4 and will not poop in the toilet either. He has... 8/22/12 at 4:57am by AKA_PI	47	13,930
If your child had something that might causing teasing later on. Would you consider surgery. started by Gwendolyn's babies (3/20/08 at 1:41am) 1 2 3	If my dd was getting teased we would explore the non-surgical... 3/22/08 at 11:24pm by onlyzombiecat	47	1,542
other children and guns? started by sagemomma (8/27/08 at 2:38pm) 1 2 3	I guess I am the odd one out here. DS1 has TONS of toy guns of... 9/2/08 at 9:50pm by barefootpoetry	47	1,322
I just hosted a birthday party and didn't give out loot bags started by marybethorama (5/3/08 at 9:51pm) 1 2 3	I just had my ds 4 b'day party. I made little coloring books &... 5/9/08 at 3:32pm by Isis	47	2,104
Is there any reason we SHOULD have video games? started by mom2happy (10/11/10 at 7:57pm) 1 2 3	We don't have video games either and we have a seven year old.... 10/20/10 at 1:30am by Pookietooth	47	1,628
Really, how do you get your kids to eat well? update started by ~Megan~ (7/31/06 at 11:46pm) 1 2 3	I've been reading through this thread and reading many other... 8/3/06 at 1:07pm by marieangela	47	1,027
Very Spirited Child - Please help! started by angelsmama (1/4/03 at 9:22pm) 1 2 3	I'm glad to hear you have a point in which to look into for... 2/1/03 at 4:36pm by Eosine	47	2,124
Inappropriate party favor? 7 year olds started by mumm (2/7/10 at 10:07pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by lnitti fart is a bad word? ... 2/15/10 at 11:46am by VisionaryMom	47	3,371
Would this rub you the wrong way? started by Agatha_Ann (5/29/09 at 9:03pm) 1 2 3	I would be torn on this one... The main thing to me though... 6/2/09 at 4:08am by KissyStarfish	47	1,663
PLEASE help... I am desperate now! started by Holland73 (5/27/09 at 1:11am) 1 2 3	I just wanted to add... 1.) It really helps our son to be... 5/28/09 at 7:41pm by alexsam	46	1,162
can you be real friends with..... started by umami_mommy (10/29/05 at 8:29pm) 1 2 3	My group of friends are like-minded. I do have a few who are... 11/3/05 at 10:19pm by UmmBnB	46	1,163
Swimming - what age?` started by MtBikeLover (4/27/09 at 12:22am) 1 2 3	I think it depends on the kid, and the level of comfort he/she... 5/5/09 at 2:17am by spughy	46	1,119
Helping DD get over it? (unhappy birthday experience) started by moodymaximus (12/27/08 at 12:05pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by moodymaximus Thank you for... 1/16/09 at 6:15pm by Peony	46	2,196
When did your DC start going through the night dry? started by babygrant (5/17/07 at 9:53pm) 1 2 3	k was just over 3. she has had 3 accidents since going to... 5/20/07 at 4:20pm by witchbaby	46	918
What age is it not OK to be naked in front of the neighbors? started by LynnS6 (5/15/06 at 1:57am) 1 2 3	...a sexual predator will prey on a person based on his/her... 5/22/06 at 5:22pm by 1hautemama	46	2,003
Would you take your child to the circus? started by z-girl (3/23/03 at 5:58pm) 1 2 3	my 8 year old loved cirgue du soleil. a couple of years ago... 4/14/03 at 12:41pm by Stressy	46	1,453
Poll: question for the 4-6y olds parents started by littlemizflava (5/8/08 at 8:03pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by nichole hang in there..you... 5/16/08 at 8:46pm by littlemizflava	46	1,716
S/O Asking Guest to Pay for Party? started by MotheringHeart (2/1/08 at 7:19pm) 1 2 3	I wish I had a backyard to have a backyard party in. Luckily... 2/3/08 at 6:31pm by Breeder	46	1,576
Racist comment said to DD started by zoedeansmom (6/23/09 at 11:29am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by mandymichel I totally see... 6/24/09 at 8:17pm by zoedeansmom	46	1,526
Getting ears pierced? started by shelbean91 (6/19/06 at 1:37pm) 1 2 3	Just something to consider when piercing an infant. I had my... 6/26/06 at 6:03pm by Lovin' It	46	1,325
Which toys are already broken?? started by HappyMommy2 (12/26/09 at 5:33pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Polliwog My nephew has tons... 1/4/10 at 5:44am by noobmom	46	1,901
Anyone out there NOT scheduling the summer away? started by Phoebe (4/15/09 at 10:43am) 1 2 3	Heck no. I'm a teacher, so I'm looking forward to 10 delicious... 4/17/09 at 6:19pm by staceychev	46	1,042
6.5 year old WILL NOT ATTEMPT to ride a 2 wheeler!! started by wanderinggypsy (4/11/10 at 7:17pm) 1 2 3	My 7 year old just learned to ride. The training wheels had... 4/14/10 at 11:19pm by maya's mommy	46	1,777
Insatiable hunger in 3yo -we saw the doctor!- started by WindyCityMom (1/26/11 at 11:31pm) 1 2 3	Way to go, Mama!!! It is not easy, but when you see such... 3/2/11 at 12:29pm by MamaMem	46	5,328
toting around your 3 year old started by sailorscout (3/1/10 at 11:40am) 1 2 3	My almost-4 yr old walks everywhere. We take a lot of breaks,... 3/7/10 at 1:45pm by alaskaberry	46	1,687
3 yo masturbating started by bass chick (11/2/07 at 7:38pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by mashenka We figure we'll... 11/26/07 at 6:34pm by mommy68	46	3,506
Anyone else NOT have their dc in some kind of lessons? started by jillywilson (9/5/06 at 9:22am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Embee First LOVE your... 9/10/06 at 12:25am by aywilkes	46	1,316
Disgusted with Hannah Montana started by allismom (10/28/07 at 10:27pm) 1 2 3	My almost 9 year old just went to the Hannah Montana concert... 11/3/07 at 1:11pm by aniT	46	2,976
chapter Books for 5yo? started by NewEyes (1/6/08 at 12:04am) 1 2 3	I saw someone posting about chapter books & thought I'd bring... 4/19/08 at 11:17pm by NewEyes	46	1,835
5 point tethered car seat for older kids started by luckydog (12/7/06 at 1:22pm) 1 2 3	I'll try to dig up my sources later today (at work now). Some... 7/2/07 at 5:47pm by kaylee18	46	3,826
How early is too early for older kids bedtimes? started by LitMom (7/31/12 at 4:10pm) 1 2 3	So that comes to 6 hours of instruction time subtracting the... 8/26/12 at 11:50am by 4evermom	46	1,445
Help my DD deal with jealousy started by JayGee (10/3/11 at 7:06am) 1 2 3	yup i agree its an excellent idea, if the family has the time... 10/15/11 at 4:54am by meemee	46	821
Christmas- a robot started by alegna (12/15/08 at 6:16pm) 1 2 3	Just to update- Tribot is a HUGE hit She's played with him... 12/27/08 at 3:50am by alegna	46	1,372
Should I ask my kids if they were abused? How? started by elisent (8/16/08 at 2:25am) 1 2 3	No, I wouldn't do it. Unless there is some suspicion that... 8/27/08 at 8:59am by mommy68	46	2,376
Where do you buy your children's clothes? started by LuxPerpetua (8/1/11 at 8:59am) 1 2 3	When I do need new clothes that I haven't found in a thrift... 8/11/11 at 7:41am by tbone_kneegra...	46	1,869
"bad guys" and other violent play started by Theo's Mama (3/12/03 at 3:23pm) 1 2 3	I've come to agree that it is important developmentally (bad... 4/18/03 at 1:59am by Theo's Mama	45	2,205
When do boys ... started by dharmamama (9/12/05 at 1:40pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by cmb123 My son started at... 10/16/05 at 5:35pm by A&A	45	1,357
So when do they start wiping their own bottoms?! started by soybeansmama (7/8/08 at 8:37pm) 1 2 3	Urgh.... Amethyst turned 6 in May and we still wipe her most... 7/12/08 at 6:20pm by MPsSweetie	45	1,346
To Disneyland or Not? That is the Question. started by mamababamba (9/22/08 at 1:02am) 1 2 3	If you go, don't go in the summer, it's sweltering hot. This... 10/10/08 at 12:03am by Pookietooth	45	1,552
NOVEMBER '05 Mamas' Fall Chat started by HoneyTree (11/8/09 at 3:16pm) 1 2 3	Yay, Fern! : Glad to hear your happy news! Keep us posted! ... 4/7/10 at 2:47pm by Awaken	45	1,760
what to do about lying about "Santa" started by MommyHawk (11/27/07 at 12:29pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by ColwynsMommy I also think... 11/30/07 at 2:33am by ReadingMama	45	1,403
child who asks for food started by cheery (12/3/09 at 11:17pm) 1 2 3	I understand what you mean about "gentle disciplining" another... 12/11/09 at 3:22pm by Ellien C	45	1,650
What if your five year old was made to sit out at a birthday party? started by nextcommercial (4/7/09 at 3:56pm) 1 2 3	WOW. I would be upset with my child, not the birthday parent.... 4/10/09 at 1:39am by becoming	45	1,912
Helping little girls stay little girls started by Dr.Worm (10/4/07 at 3:10pm) 1 2 3	We're also dealing with this. DD's (5) favorite friend (also... 11/15/07 at 1:37pm by twilight girl	45	2,229
Is gun play a dealbreaker for anyone? (long) started by naismama (3/23/09 at 5:08pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by lucyem As a mom of boys I... 4/1/09 at 12:23pm by Dabble	45	1,441
What do your 4yo's meals look like? started by Mami (10/2/07 at 2:56pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by mommy2AandZ I don't get it... 10/14/07 at 4:25pm by Rainbowbird	45	1,161
Tell me about Cub Scouts... started by momtoTnT (9/24/10 at 2:56pm) 1 2 3	I filled out the request to get more info on Spiral Scouts -... 10/6/10 at 6:10pm by leighi123	45	1,766
Are there any other parents with a kid like this???? started by ryleeee (9/23/09 at 5:41pm) 1 2 3	Yay! I'm glad a solution was found that did not punish Haye... 10/16/09 at 8:06pm by village idiot	45	2,387
need to vent. what's wrong with us being in pajamas? started by guest (8/27/06 at 5:35pm) 1 2 3	At least you dd was DRESSED! LOL Mine answers the door naked!... 8/29/06 at 11:13am by Maple Leaf Mama	45	1,516