The Childhood Years - Page 5

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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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	5,123
what does the tooth fairy bring to your house? started by mcmrymoon (1/29/05 at 6:05pm) 1 2	I had my mom make DD a tooth fairy pillow for her birthday... 2/5/05 at 1:58am by shanleysmama	24	5,116
What do 7 yr old girls like to play with? started by beanma (2/9/08 at 4:15pm) 1 2	We're debating a video game system (handheld), especially for... 2/19/08 at 12:05pm by sanguine_speed	24	5,111
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	5,107
What should my 4 year old be able to do? started by sebrinaw (6/12/04 at 10:39pm)	Thanks guys! I am not really that worried, more curious. He... 6/14/04 at 1:51pm by sebrinaw	12	5,082
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	5,079
Strange sleep behavour,hysterical laughing and sleep walking. started by faithsstuff (8/14/12 at 6:24pm) 1 2 3	I know this is late but wanted to add that my son also had... 9/10/12 at 1:13pm by HealthyKid	41	5,070
vaginas and boys started by Fiddlemom (3/16/07 at 7:00pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by Amber Lion Your children... 3/24/07 at 6:25pm by jkpmomtoboys	113	5,053
how much does your 5 year old child eat? started by moodymaximus (1/28/08 at 1:17pm)	As far as limiting milk, what my parents used to do is only... 1/29/08 at 4:16pm by jillmamma	13	5,050
No legal age limit - how old to leave children home alone? started by amcal (8/22/10 at 9:49pm) 1 2	I leave my eight year-old for short periods, (school run if... 8/25/10 at 6:21am by hermionesmum	35	5,043
I think something is wrong with Violet started by indiegirl (2/26/03 at 2:31am) 1 2 3 4	Indiegirl, I haven't read all of the posts, so maybe someone... 9/7/03 at 5:45am by Charles...	73	5,040
little girl going to bathroom w/daddy started by richella (6/10/08 at 1:39am) 1 2 3 4	Does it really matter what a daughter's statistical chances of... 6/14/08 at 9:40am by amcal	72	5,034
My 4 year old holds his poop! started by Becky:) (9/12/10 at 2:48am)	Thanks for posting this, greeny. My DS (4) also withholds. I... 8/24/12 at 10:51am by porcelina	14	5,001
Nov-Dec02 thread for March06 started by DecemberSun (3/7/06 at 11:52pm) 1 2 3…12	How bout a fresh new thread? See you all here-->... 5/1/06 at 3:59pm by majazama	221	4,961
3 year old chewing on everything ??? started by Neldavi (7/11/07 at 4:42pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Calidris I started tossing... 7/11/07 at 9:51pm by Neldavi	3	4,943
4 Year old so rude!!!! :( started by mamacrab (9/27/02 at 2:15pm) 1 2	I have to chime in that our (now 6 year old - and sweet and... 10/30/02 at 7:17pm by Kirsten	22	4,939
Nintendo DS game suggestions for 5-year-olds? started by limabean (11/22/09 at 4:22pm)	They also have 'carnival games' which is similiar to the Wii... 11/23/09 at 7:07pm by zebra15	10	4,931
Any other moms of Explosive/ Chronically inflexible Children? started by TreeLove (7/6/02 at 2:58pm) 1 2 3	(no title) 8/27/08 at 11:17pm by Surfacing	52	4,898
YCOA (Young Champions of America) Cheerleading Uniforms --??? started by coldfeet (9/23/06 at 4:20pm)	Hello mamas! My dd just started cheerleading with YCOA and... 9/23/06 at 4:20pm by coldfeet	0	4,881
Fever not going down... started by spirit4ever (10/24/05 at 4:22pm)	My daughter had a fever for 3 days. It went from 100 - 102.5.... 10/27/05 at 7:26pm by boston	14	4,867
At what age should boys not see mom naked? started by AnnR33 (4/10/03 at 4:37pm) 1 2	I just posted this in a different thread but it seams to fit... 5/15/03 at 4:20am by Alegria	20	4,861
Getting girls to wipe front to back started by amcal (1/22/09 at 4:35pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by eirual TMI, but I remember... 1/27/09 at 12:04am by anywaybecause	3	4,853
high sensitivity to clothing started by chiedza (12/27/05 at 11:53pm)	I'm glad the shoe thing is getting better...my DD is like this... 3/19/08 at 5:25pm by abeliamama	15	4,847
Separation Anxiety in a four-year-old: When to worry? started by ATD_Mom (10/13/11 at 6:43pm)	I wanted to update that the remedy we originally used worked... 9/12/12 at 10:54am by ElsieLC	9	4,824
Am I a dinner time meanie? started by nonconformnmom (3/5/08 at 4:09pm) 1 2 3…7	Quote: Originally Posted by alegna I would never... 5/4/08 at 10:35pm by StephandOwen	134	4,789
Gifts for 7 Year Old Boy started by stacylsc (10/6/10 at 1:50pm)	My DS is turning 7 in November. He just got into the smaller... 10/8/10 at 7:56pm by rhianna813	9	4,753
the first black president...? started by sagemomma (11/5/08 at 9:47am) 1 2 3…8	I talked with my child about racism before MLK Day this year,... 11/20/08 at 7:26pm by EnviroBecca	144	4,736
Which marble run do you recommend? started by Francy (7/12/06 at 6:46pm)	I bought a marble run with blocks that my two kids love (and... 7/22/06 at 10:56pm by Tamthemom	15	4,667
"Skinny" booster seat? started by BoysBoysBoys! (5/16/07 at 5:54pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by rainbowmoon could you... 5/20/07 at 4:12pm by Guava~Lush	11	4,649
Removing A Sliver...? started by mommycakes (4/10/07 at 6:55pm)	I like to use the tweezers that come in a pocket knife. They... 4/13/07 at 9:29pm by AbbieB	14	4,610
When can a child wipe themselves after using the bathroom? started by birthjunkie27 (1/19/06 at 3:05pm)	My just turned 5yr. old won't wipe his own butt either! He... 1/23/06 at 12:31pm by sarahmae1	17	4,601
Does your 3-5 year old nap??? started by Missgrl (1/11/02 at 11:51pm)	My ds is four and stopped napping at age 2.5 just when his... 1/15/02 at 9:23pm by dotcommama	7	4,599
Sleepover, 7 year old DS, and porn started by ThoughtFullMama (1/17/10 at 2:54pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by s_kristina Most things... 1/24/10 at 12:36pm by lonegirl	34	4,576
Discount Thomas the Train stuff? started by happy2bamama (5/20/09 at 1:42am)	Quote: Originally Posted by mazajo Some of the... 5/21/09 at 12:02am by eepster	14	4,566
what age is appropriate for an ipod or similar? started by lnitti (11/19/10 at 4:37pm) 1 2 3	I think it just depends on the child, not the age necessarily.... 11/25/10 at 5:27pm by darcytrue	53	4,559
Kids say the FUNNIEST things!! started by Sage_SS (6/20/07 at 2:07am) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by a-sorta-fairytale DD 4y/o... 12/2/08 at 6:03pm by BunnySlippers	101	4,554
How many days with a fever before you call the Dr? started by MamaBug (9/28/04 at 6:50pm)	Thanks girls. I think I will see how he is in the morning and... 9/28/04 at 11:47pm by MamaBug	3	4,546
How much notice do you give for a birthday party: started by ProtoLawyer (2/6/10 at 8:06pm) 1 2	I aim for 2 weeks, but it's looking more like this party will... 2/8/10 at 4:33pm by Ellien C	26	4,535
My 5 year old boy can't stop twirling his hair started by QueeTheBean (12/29/03 at 11:22pm)	I know you are worried that this behavior is a bit OCDish (as... 1/11/04 at 3:41am by LisainCalifornia	13	4,514
3 year old crying when left at preschool--why isn't this CIO? started by marincarrie (8/21/06 at 8:33pm) 1 2 3…6	adding that my son went to sundayschool today for the first... 8/27/06 at 6:35pm by Colorful~Mama	112	4,502
Is this typical 6 year old behavior? started by love being mama (7/23/11 at 6:54pm)	My L just turned 5 and she is in Kindergarden and she is my... 10/17/12 at 4:34pm by Mylie	8	4,489
Help needed for birthday book/gift ideas for 7 yr.old boy and 5 yr. old girl---Please help started by destsbh (4/9/08 at 2:29pm)	The Dangerous Book for Boys ... 4/9/08 at 9:50pm by jdedmom	7	4,467
Happy FOURTH Birthday, May 2006 Babes! started by ecoteat (5/3/10 at 9:34pm) 1 2 3…7	New thread Here 11/9/10 at 10:47am by Sydnee	127	4,466
Best play kitchen set? started by BoxOfRainMama (10/18/07 at 12:00pm)	Oompa....does anyone have this one? I was wondering about... 11/21/07 at 12:58am by chkpea	7	4,457
September '04 mamas seein' their shadows in Feb - 6 more weeks of winter! started by JenInMpls (2/2/08 at 9:03pm) 1 2 3…9	I created a new thread for summer. And I have posted a big,... 6/2/08 at 5:45pm by JenInMpls	175	4,454
going naked in front of the kids started by sarenka (4/22/02 at 5:03am)	an interesting two cents, thanks... the rainbow gathering I... 4/26/02 at 4:54am by sarenka	13	4,439
Do your kids annoy you? started by amcal (6/27/08 at 8:35pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by magentamomma Does it end... 7/11/08 at 6:04pm by timneh_mom	75	4,427
Alternative to the Boy Scouts? started by NightOwlwithowlet (6/25/09 at 8:41pm) 1 2	After much thought my husband and I decided to let our son do... 5/2/12 at 5:56pm by jtbuko	27	4,425
I have HAD IT!!! started by fyoosh (12/21/06 at 1:12am) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by Houdini I don't see the... 1/2/07 at 2:11pm by irinam	101	4,416
First Grade Tribe started by mata (7/23/06 at 6:39pm) 1 2 3…11	new thread for October! ... 10/4/06 at 9:52am by mata	203	4,416