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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How to handle creepy neighbor? started by 3happygirls (3/12/07 at 10:47pm) 1 2 3 4	I agree with someone else, just tell him your children are not... 3/27/07 at 9:42pm by mommy68	76	6,268
Would you be comfortable with this? started by lalaland42 (3/29/11 at 4:11am) 1 2 3…6	at age 5-6 I would not have been allowed to take a train by... 5/2/11 at 3:22pm by Sharlla	119	6,248
I need some recess activities for 2nd grader started by Viewfinder (9/15/06 at 5:02am) 1 2	so sorry about your eye! that sounds pretty awful. maybe you... 9/24/06 at 6:22pm by beanma	21	6,096
Moody, difficult 8 year old started by bits and bobs (11/19/09 at 9:04am)	I came here tonight hoping to find something that would help... 3/10/13 at 6:58pm by sunnygir1	19	6,007
5 yr old masturbating?? started by arthead (2/2/04 at 10:52pm) 1 2	I'm a sexual abuse survivor and though I would always be... 2/20/04 at 3:06pm by AnaNicole	23	5,999
Five year old with broken arm. Experiences? Advice? started by bartleby (7/24/10 at 1:41pm)	I really think I am going to have to ask the doctor to make a... 7/27/10 at 12:56am by bartleby	14	5,958
Sept 04 mamas - summer thread started by JenInMpls (6/2/08 at 5:43pm) 1 2 3…11	Here's a link to the new thread for the rest of the year. 10/1/08 at 10:38pm by JenInMpls	201	5,938
Pimple that won't go away on DD's cheek started by rahans (11/2/08 at 12:15am)	That's good it's gone! It sounds like it's nothing to worry... 11/3/08 at 12:13pm by lindberg99	10	5,893
My four year old. . . started by Flor (10/23/07 at 11:07pm) 1 2 3…8	DD really like to do tasks with a time limit - such as "DD can... 11/18/07 at 11:09pm by koofie	151	5,876
Bratz Dolls? started by Eavesdrop (12/19/05 at 12:05pm) 1 2 3…8	Quote: Originally Posted by lckrause In fact, my brother and... 12/29/05 at 1:54am by lilyka	148	5,809
When kids say embarrassing things in public...HELP! started by Forest Sage (1/31/02 at 12:50pm) 1 2 3 4	I had to bump this thread. I almost died laughing so hard. 5/20/08 at 9:22pm by mommyinIL1976	61	5,796
Movies for sensitive 3 1/2 year old? started by Rox5266 (2/19/07 at 1:34pm) 1 2 3	Wow, this is amazing! Our 3-year-old DS is VERY sensitive. I... 6/1/07 at 12:30am by karmaplex	44	5,792
Do your kids refer to adults as "Miss Firstname" and "Mister Firstname"? started by akwifeandmomma (4/19/08 at 5:18pm) 1 2 3…7	I am teaching ds to say "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Miss", just because... 4/25/08 at 11:10pm by CawMama	136	5,781
Are there imitation "Heelys" out there? started by True Blue (10/13/06 at 1:58pm)	My 6.5 year old is begging for a pair too. We had some... 10/16/06 at 4:18pm by wildmonkeys	19	5,767
Does your child wake up screaming? started by Beth F (8/13/08 at 1:24pm)	DS (2.5) does this, too. I've thought it was various things at... 1/26/09 at 12:23am by earthmama369	15	5,752
Weird/funny conversations between parent and child started by jauncourt (11/29/07 at 6:41pm) 1 2	With 3 1/2 yo DD just 20 minutes ago-- (She's supposed to be... 12/4/07 at 1:29am by EviesMom	21	5,704
Little boys with longer hair started by Sneezykids (6/7/05 at 6:04pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by TripMom : My mother is the only... 3/14/06 at 1:18am by dallaschildren	87	5,698
Anyone try the Enuresis Treatment Center? started by Aquitane (4/8/10 at 12:47pm)	Practitioner reviews belong here. 7/22/11 at 5:54am by MoonWillow	18	5,697
Poll: height and weight of your 7 year old? started by onlyzombiecat (6/14/07 at 1:26am)	My 7.5 yo ds is Mr. 50-50. Has been since about age 18 months.... 6/16/07 at 1:30am by craftymom	13	5,692
Welcome, New Three-Year Olds! started by eilonwy (1/10/06 at 7:45pm) 1 2 3…11	Thanks Leah, i didn't know there was a new thread! 3/8/06 at 9:48pm by punkprincessmama	208	5,664
Little girls and smegma started by Kermit (11/2/02 at 9:39pm)	I'm so glad so many have had written about this. DD has had... 11/15/02 at 8:12am by Mamajamz	13	5,663
guests asked to pay for the birthday party?!? started by jake&zaxmom (1/30/08 at 6:25pm) 1 2 3 4 5	No way would I send my dd to a party if I were expected to... 12/7/08 at 9:05pm by mamazee	84	5,661
What options do you offer when kids refuse main meal you cook? started by HappyMommy2 (12/31/10 at 5:38am) 1 2 3…8	I used to be a short order cook for my family, but now..I tell... 1/20/11 at 3:03pm by Lisa1970	147	5,655
ideas to help almost-4-year-old pronounce letter R started by 3littlebirds (6/22/09 at 6:09pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by artgoddess I'm not sure why you... 6/30/09 at 2:45am by treemom2	21	5,577
sex education for our 5 year old started by zenfulmama (5/22/07 at 4:47pm) 1 2 3 4 5	There are two books I cannot recommend highly enough. Both are... 6/19/07 at 10:55am by Shantimama	84	5,568
Happy Birthday! It's November, Nov 05 mamas and kids! started by MelW (11/1/08 at 11:10am) 1 2 3…11	Ha! Funny you should ask, my dear... I was starting one the... 12/1/08 at 8:21pm by HoneyTree	211	5,545
♥ May 2006 Mamas ♥ The last thread finally hit 100 posts ♥ started by ecoteat (2/5/10 at 6:41pm) 1 2 3…8	Hey TxMominCt - good to hear from you! And CONGRATULATIONS on... 2/16/11 at 3:33am by ~max~	158	5,431
mispronounciation i love too much to correct started by ElliesMomma (7/24/10 at 2:01am) 1 2 3…8	Are you my friend IRL??? Because I just came here to post... 11/5/11 at 10:48am by Monkey Keeper	156	5,400
How do I get my toddler to wear his new glasses? Anyone with experience? started by BelCanto (7/20/07 at 1:07pm) 1 2	Prolly not what you want to hear. but here goes. I got glasses... 8/2/07 at 8:02pm by MeredithMommy	29	5,382
Balance bike or training wheels started by lisalulu (7/16/09 at 12:23am) 1 2	Ds has a small bike that we took the pedals off of to make a... 11/8/11 at 5:05pm by pianojazzgirl	32	5,381
Help Me Find Toy "Warrior" Cats! started by SandyMom (10/19/09 at 2:58pm)	I agree with the musikat. Just you might have to buy... 12/3/12 at 4:53pm by Imonlyahelper	19	5,381
4 year old has tiny bumps all over - what could it be? started by monkeybum (7/30/08 at 10:38pm)	Can you take your dc in to the primary care doctor??? I am... 8/2/08 at 12:26pm by Labyrinth	10	5,341
Daily routine for 3 year old? started by linclane (2/26/07 at 8:54pm)	One suggestion: I see you have gym once a week in the morning.... 3/2/07 at 10:21pm by loveandkindness	9	5,332
I need bday goodie bag help... started by Shenjall (5/22/07 at 3:00pm) 1 2	Mines younger. I did "goody bags" for her last birthday (4) to... 5/26/07 at 8:43pm by octobermom	24	5,320
My 5 year old acts like a little baby.... Is this normal?!? started by Monkey03 (9/1/08 at 12:40pm)	My 4.5 yr old started this recently too. She'll come up to me... 9/2/08 at 9:33pm by Lingmom	11	5,313
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	5,308
Are anyone's children leaning Suzuki method piano? started by tinuviel_k (2/10/11 at 6:52pm)	(bolding mine) As I mentioned upthread I'm a piano teacher. I... 7/2/11 at 10:05pm by pianojazzgirl	11	5,308
Do you let you sons shirtless? started by OceanSun4 (9/27/06 at 3:56pm) 1 2 3	It's not wrong to let your sons or your daughters to wear or... 12/3/06 at 12:51am by OceanSun4	43	5,300
Has anyone had fleas in their sandbox? started by dbsam (4/24/07 at 12:52am)	I'm going to try saturating the sand with salt water. I rec'd... 4/25/07 at 9:52pm by dbsam	4	5,267
7 year old afraid of everything, hypersensitive to certain clothing.. started by Music-mommy (1/11/09 at 9:58pm)	You might look into homeopathy also of it is an option you are... 1/12/09 at 9:51pm by BrooklynDoula	7	5,258
Crusty 5 year old scalp?? started by Phoebe (7/26/09 at 10:58am) 1 2	I was told that it was cradle cap. Both of mine have had it at... 8/3/09 at 3:35pm by mommy2two babes	24	5,216
PENIS and VAGINA started by BeBe123 (6/19/06 at 12:08pm) 1 2 3…6	: limabean, I think you hit the nail on the head! 7/3/06 at 1:12pm by HappyNewMama	119	5,156
Total Fluff: Preschool Jokes started by Sierra (1/5/09 at 2:02am)	So far, DS went through a short phase where he told a joke he... 1/6/09 at 4:21am by eepster	15	5,131
Sept 04 Mamas: New Thread for a New Year! started by AugustineM (1/10/09 at 6:26pm) 1 2 3…7	Hi everyone! It has been so long but life has just been busy... 12/21/09 at 8:32pm by hjohnson	135	5,102
My 7 yr old started her period tonight - I'm concerned! started by tuscany123 (12/4/10 at 9:44pm) 1 2	my niece just started hers (she will be 8 on christmas eve)... 12/9/10 at 5:20pm by onyxravnos	30	5,101
My 3 1/2 y.o. daughter refuses to use potty! started by hydrangea (6/15/02 at 10:01pm)	I know a few kids who trained at 4 and FIVE kids who were not... 8/2/02 at 8:23pm by Momtwice	14	5,084
Mother daughter activities started by LeAnnie (9/9/06 at 9:42pm)	Get some bikes and go for a bike ride with her. Oh, but that... 9/12/06 at 8:51pm by A&A	18	5,072
eight y/o chewing on shirt started by forrestguy (6/18/08 at 11:26pm) 1 2	My 5 year old daughter is a chewer also. She chewed her hair... 7/2/08 at 3:09am by knittingmomma	23	5,065
What are your 5-6 year old girl's favorite toys? started by olive&pimiento (11/28/11 at 6:14pm)	my DD is 5.5 and she plays mostly with her dolls and doll... 12/9/11 at 7:14am by etsdtm99	17	5,058
vaginas and boys started by Fiddlemom (3/16/07 at 7:00pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by Amber Lion Your children came... 3/24/07 at 6:25pm by jkpmomtoboys	113	5,047