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!

Thread	Last Post	Replies	Views
3 yo still in diapers, help me undestand started by natashaccat (9/20/06 at 7:17pm) 1 2 3…11	Quote: Originally Posted by pigpokey Or that (and this is... 9/30/06 at 3:51pm by Black Orchid	200	8,554
Good things are happening in February, May '04 Mamas!!! started by Jacqueline (2/1/08 at 1:36pm) 1 2 3…19	march thread here, courtesy of smilie queen sherri 3/1/08 at 3:38pm by TurboClaudia	379	8,423
Gifts for the kid that has everything? started by Mere (7/22/03 at 5:24pm) 1 2	What is it with John Deere and boys? My ds has JD sheets and... 8/17/03 at 1:46am by bestjob	20	8,266
Bitchy, Diva Attitude started by Meg Murry. (8/4/07 at 2:47pm) 1 2 3…9	Quote: Originally Posted by nancy926 Sorry, I know this is... 8/27/07 at 1:38pm by silly_scout	171	8,142
WARNING!!! Beware of Glow Sticks! started by bl987ue (9/29/07 at 1:47am)	Poor guy! Glad to hear he's okay though, and thanks for the... 9/29/07 at 8:51pm by ~MoonGypsy~	10	8,000
Scooter for 4 year old? started by marieangela (12/11/06 at 4:02pm)	Ds got the razor one at 2.5 and loves it. He has a hard time... 12/12/06 at 12:36pm by ayme371	9	7,817
What's the funniest thing your child has said lately? started by becoming (9/27/06 at 10:47am) 1 2 3…10	Yesterday, after DD (3 years old) walked in on Daddy going... 11/23/06 at 8:11pm by Leiahs	190	7,750
~Just waiting for the new October Feather, May 04 Mamas~ started by Sarah'sMama (10/1/07 at 2:21pm) 1 2 3…16	Anyone ready to move to... 11/1/07 at 1:13pm by Jacqueline	316	7,734
After Charlotte's Web, we should read... ? started by ShadowMom (8/13/09 at 1:47am) 1 2	I haven't seen Five Children and It mentioned yet. Our girls... 9/12/09 at 12:44am by ChetMC	34	7,699
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	7,691
My 6 year old keeps saying "I'm gonna kill myself" started by QueeTheBean (7/25/08 at 4:32pm) 1 2	My son (5.5) has said that before, too, when he doesn't like... 7/26/08 at 7:43pm by hottmama	20	7,671
BEST Wii games for littles (4-6 yr olds...) started by Cascadian (11/9/09 at 7:50pm) 1 2	All of the kids we know from the age of 4 to 12 LOVE Animal... 11/16/09 at 8:52pm by RiverSky	22	7,504
Respectfully, please close started by That Is Nice (8/8/10 at 11:25am) 1 2 3…9	Based on the borderline UAV's that are going on in this... 8/11/10 at 3:33pm by catballou24	163	7,436
Friend's 4yo very violent graphic & disturbing started by MyCalling (8/14/06 at 6:52pm) 1 2 3…7	You know what- I am stunned. Call CPS immediatly- and continue... 9/11/06 at 4:29pm by bburnie2	136	7,344
KIdcraft or Ikea play kitchen ??? started by chrstene (11/29/10 at 8:07pm)	We have a Kidkraft kitchen - the retro pink one that is... 12/4/10 at 5:04pm by odenata	10	7,329
5 year old with unpleasant vaginal odor started by e&tsmom (2/7/10 at 4:33pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by e&tsmom I called DDs ped last... 2/14/10 at 3:26pm by Ellien C	13	7,324
Parents of 3 yr. olds, post here (support thread)! started by catemom (11/12/08 at 1:58pm) 1 2 3…9	IDK if this will help, but DS went through something similar.... 9/22/11 at 8:34am by swd12422	167	7,228
Lovable language mistakes... started by hipumpkins (8/4/06 at 7:10pm) 1 2 3…12	Quote: Originally Posted by anarchamama When being served... 10/12/06 at 11:40pm by runningwithlola	237	7,214
So upset....leaving 1 child out of a brithday party?! started by mommahhh (11/1/10 at 7:53pm) 1 2 3…9	this thread is closed for review. 11/4/10 at 12:29pm by Autumn Breeze	169	7,208
At what age should opposite-gender siblings no longer share a bed/bedroom? started by Llyra (4/18/11 at 5:13pm) 1 2	This is what I was going to say. 5/3/11 at 1:28pm by les_oiseau	20	7,192
messy play started by maizy (8/4/06 at 11:53pm) 1 2	I know its unconventional, but I let DD paint the house. She... 9/30/06 at 5:03pm by wifty	27	7,116
Help me find a girl's cotton nightgown! started by Yooper (7/29/09 at 4:07pm)	I ordered one off of Etsy It may not make it in time so I... 7/30/09 at 10:02am by Yooper	15	7,068
Sister leaving 2 little ones for 3 weeks!! started by Happy Becky (7/16/07 at 11:44pm) 1 2 3…9	I'm closing this thread, it appears that everything that could... 7/18/07 at 4:53am by grisandole	175	7,040
3-year-old running away in public... started by redpajama (3/18/08 at 11:58am)	Okay--I tried to reply to this thread TWICE yesterday, and... 3/22/08 at 12:19am by redpajama	19	7,036
anyone else have a grumpy/moody 4 year old? started by glad2bhome (4/25/03 at 12:33am)	Actually, it's my first child, my 6-year-old, who is laid... 5/4/03 at 1:19am by hydrangea	13	7,002
What Age for PG Movies started by OMama (10/7/09 at 5:46pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Thalia the Muse IMO, it totally... 10/8/09 at 10:43am by mistymama	12	6,996
November Thread for May 2004 Mamas started by Jacqueline (11/1/07 at 1:12pm) 1 2 3…13	new thread here. 12/1/07 at 8:00am by TurboClaudia	244	6,955
Four year old pooping in his pants! started by beanandpumpkin (1/20/05 at 12:09am)	My just turned four year old has never been regular. He poops... 1/28/05 at 9:10pm by kport	8	6,905
Let's list good ways to keep 3-4 year-olds busy indoors! started by VocalMinority (1/30/12 at 6:17am) 1 2	Wow, insane? Really? I don't think that's a good measure for... 3/21/13 at 2:55pm by sunnygir1	30	6,870
May '04 Mamas: Welcome to September! started by Jacqueline (9/2/07 at 7:33pm) 1 2 3…13	here ya go! New October thread 10/1/07 at 2:24pm by Sarah'sMama	253	6,866
How much does Preschool cost? started by ThinkBlu (1/25/06 at 4:28pm) 1 2	Ours is cheap! Co-op preschool, which means I work in the... 1/29/06 at 10:30pm by tara	35	6,846
leap frog vs Vtech? (x post LAH) started by bobandjess99 (12/11/06 at 10:44pm)	My son has the regular VSmile. He LOVES it. He is 3 1/2. He... 12/12/06 at 1:20am by PeacefulSeams	4	6,813
Do you have the IKEA train set? started by llnmaw (8/13/08 at 12:46am)	I was not at all happy with the fit of the IKEA tracks with... 8/15/08 at 10:52am by ChetMC	13	6,807
Any birthday party ideas for 6yr old girl? Budget friendly started by northerngirl (1/14/12 at 8:25pm) 1 2	We lived in Indiana and my son's birthday is in Jan. One of... 1/17/12 at 2:04pm by foreverinblue...	23	6,804
The "No Gifts Please" Birthday Parties started by newmommy (11/28/06 at 5:38pm) 1 2 3…8	Quote: Originally Posted by NaturalMamma While I dream about... 12/4/06 at 8:06pm by BetsyNY	145	6,749
what are the signs of growth spurt in almost 4 year old started by meemee (8/20/06 at 12:52pm)	I've recently read somewhere that children grow from the feet... 8/20/06 at 4:15pm by 4evermom	2	6,748
~Ah! July '07 for the May '04 kiddos! Whoah!~ started by Mama Faery (7/1/07 at 9:43am) 1 2 3…15	New month, new thread:... 8/1/07 at 10:38am by KKmama	280	6,706
my 5 year old just swallowed a quarter started by chkpea (7/12/09 at 11:12pm)	It will likely pass, but if it doesn't in a few days, I'd... 7/12/09 at 11:41pm by LaLaLaLa	4	6,694
Attitude of a six year old? started by Girlsmama (7/15/07 at 9:50pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by naturalmame Ds is 6, turned in... 8/4/07 at 9:38am by angela&avery	30	6,580
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	6,551
Birthday present ideas for a six year old boy started by rparker (7/11/11 at 2:38pm)	i think it's a good idea buy a remote controlled toys for a... 7/21/11 at 11:31pm by xhming	7	6,546
Diego costume? started by scoobers (10/17/06 at 7:27pm)	Here is a small (size 6) for the same price, but $4.95... 10/19/06 at 5:36pm by messy mama	11	6,511
May '04 babes are growing up to be CHILDREN. started by KKmama (6/1/07 at 11:50am) 1 2 3…14	I so totally rock the... 7/1/07 at 9:44am by Mama Faery	267	6,501
Getting a child to put their face in the water started by mightymoo (6/26/09 at 2:53pm) 1 2 3	Might you consider that maybe swimming is just not for her?... 6/30/09 at 6:06pm by seriosa	56	6,466
Treated lumber for wood swing set??? started by aliall (4/6/08 at 11:14am)	I would think you're alright as long as you don't burn the... 4/8/08 at 10:50am by Mama Poot	7	6,449
For those with grade school daughters, average age of menses? started by Jyotsna (2/16/09 at 6:58am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by kathirynne Do breast buds always... 5/4/09 at 8:10pm by MusicianDad	58	6,446
Would you let your ds join the Boy Scouts? started by SugarAndSun (6/13/05 at 10:24pm) 1 2 3…9	I was a girl scout for years and have very fond memories -... 7/21/05 at 11:01pm by doula jbw	160	6,441
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	6,404
How to tie a shoe lace started by SeekingSimplicity (2/11/05 at 12:45am)	My DH still uses the double loop method. We joke that he is... 2/12/05 at 9:23pm by hipumpkins	9	6,402
Spinoff: If you don't let your kids play outside alone, why not? started by rainyday (4/27/07 at 4:32pm) 1 2 3…10	Quote: Originally Posted by ewp11100 I don't have a fenced... 5/10/07 at 10:15am by Yooper	195	6,377