The Childhood Years - Page 7

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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OK, what did I do wrong? 7 year old is so clingy started by Pookietooth (4/2/10 at 2:06am)	Hi Pookie Tooth My daughter is very much the same, have you... 4/6/10 at 1:41pm by Music-mommy	11	3,845
How good is your 4 year old at puzzles? started by laohaire (3/22/10 at 6:57pm) 1 2	My just turned 4 year old can put together 100 piece puzzles... 7/6/10 at 11:45pm by kgianforti	29	3,836
Ikea play place? started by Lousli (1/23/11 at 12:03pm)	I just have to say, the fact that they require kids to be a... 7/29/12 at 10:47am by Adaline'sMama	13	3,819
What is on your 5 year old girl Christmas list this year? started by BellaClaudia (11/17/10 at 11:13am)	(no title) 11/19/10 at 11:06am by honeybunmom	12	3,812
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	3,812
Kung Fu Panda and the like started by meandmine (6/20/08 at 3:52pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by blessed Well, I'll try. The... 6/28/08 at 3:22am by Dandelionkid	100	3,810
He has GOT to stop peeing all over the toilet (and floor, and occasionally the wall....) HELP!!! started by True Blue (8/24/08 at 9:36am) 1 2	Quote: Surely I'm not the only Mama here who has her DS sit to... 9/3/08 at 1:05pm by myrmom	22	3,781
Where to find a wooden doll house for Barbie sized dolls started by emmasmommy (11/23/07 at 5:12pm)	We promised DD2 that she gets a dollhouse if she can get rid... 11/27/07 at 11:23am by gaialice	10	3,775
Signs of autism or other developmental issues? started by 2BoyzMum (6/8/08 at 6:08pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by 2BoyzMum Rachelle and MyTwoAs,... 6/10/08 at 2:34pm by MyTwoAs	5	3,754
Do you allow your dd's to wear 2-piece swimsuits?? started by guest^ (6/5/05 at 11:13pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by the_lissa Agains, interviews with... 6/20/05 at 6:50pm by Storm Bride	88	3,749
4th graders - breast buds and body hair and doctor's warning - menarche not far away started by meemee (5/20/11 at 8:31pm) 1 2	Gosh, I hope my DD follows suit too! lol Unfortunately... 8/18/11 at 7:27pm by BubbleMa	31	3,725
I feel lied to started by reepicheep (11/27/06 at 3:04pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Oh man I feel for you. My 3rd was like that - and like you I... 2/24/07 at 8:46am by Snork	83	3,634
The September almost-4 tribe!!! started by majazama (9/1/06 at 7:25pm) 1 2 3…9	started a new thread for... 10/2/06 at 11:22pm by majazama	167	3,629
Board games for the almost 4 year old started by Calidris (10/7/07 at 2:27pm) 1 2	oops! I though you were interested in buying it! Actually the... 10/14/07 at 9:27pm by robugmum	31	3,622
August 3 1/2 YO tribe started by majazama (8/1/06 at 9:08pm) 1 2 3…10	started the new... 9/1/06 at 7:27pm by majazama	191	3,595
Are Crocs worth the money? started by oneotamama (5/31/07 at 6:25pm) 1 2 3 4	I have never tried the knock-offs, but I love the real crocs... 6/7/07 at 7:47pm by kaliki_kila	67	3,591
Please help-grumpy, moody, craby 7 year old boy. started by bits and bobs (3/18/09 at 5:27am)	My son will be 7 next week and is the same way. Every little... 3/19/09 at 10:57am by Alyantavid	6	3,587
Requesting No Gifts for b-day party started by mamaboss (5/23/11 at 11:01am) 1 2 3	I went to and obeyed the directions for one of these parties... 8/17/11 at 8:06am by Tjej	48	3,565
Need advice on managing difficult new neighbors started by sunflower.mama (10/13/11 at 10:23am) 1 2 3 4 5	I'm locking this again because its devolved into attacks and... 10/18/11 at 5:34am by MoonWillow	98	3,543
How to remove nail polish from lips? started by MissSJ (4/21/10 at 6:55pm)	I used a wet old cloth and it mostly came of (but my little... 7/4/12 at 10:10pm by Eleanor fox	8	3,542
Extreme fear of water -- would swimming lessons be a good or bad idea? started by becoming (5/7/07 at 4:29pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Justthatgirl I find this... 5/18/07 at 12:57pm by Robert Goodman	30	3,536
When should they wipe their own bums? started by TreeLove (1/11/02 at 10:37am) 1 2	encouraging boys to pee standing (esp if they might be going... 3/12/02 at 8:20pm by emmaline	22	3,516
Question about intellectual development in 3-4 year olds started by Elphaba (5/5/05 at 7:10am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Elphaba Do they know their... 5/14/05 at 6:35pm by Linda KS	22	3,513
Ugh! 7 year old has an earring back stuck inside her ear... started by hipumpkins (1/24/10 at 10:52pm)	Ouch. What did they end up having to do to remove it? I hope... 1/25/10 at 10:21pm by JollyGG	9	3,510
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 see the... 11/26/07 at 6:34pm by mommy68	46	3,486
Funny kid misunderstandings... started by greenfish (12/13/07 at 3:47pm) 1 2 3	DD plays with "Little People". One of her Little People is a... 12/21/07 at 3:57am by AlwaysByMySide	57	3,485
if we like Hanna Anderson, what else will we like? started by mackysmama (6/19/08 at 12:11am) 1 2	I'm adding your website to my faves. what a great idea! Quote:... 6/25/08 at 1:35am by nascarbebe	23	3,480
Enurisis (involuntary wetting) at age 6 started by momma2mingbu (1/28/05 at 10:06pm) 1 2	1) This is not a discipline issue. 2) This thread is nearly 3... 12/16/07 at 11:14am by WuWei	22	3,478
Birthday Gift for a 3 Year Old Girl? started by PoetryLover (4/15/11 at 6:25am)	I know that they remade the Buckaroo game with the Toy Story... 4/15/11 at 8:52pm by Tjej	9	3,475
I absolutely HATE what Lego's have become!!! Anyone else? (vent) started by HappyMommy2 (1/9/11 at 12:15pm) 1 2 3 4	I'm with you! I don't do "kid toys" that a grown-up has to do... 1/20/11 at 3:41pm by craft_media_hero	70	3,471
3 Year old peeing on the floor instead of the potty all of a sudden started by Tonia80 (8/23/06 at 10:38am)	Fortunately, urine IS sanitary. It doesn't have bacteria in it... 8/24/06 at 10:12am by 4evermom	6	3,456
Fifth Disease? X-posted in health & healing started by Lila (3/31/07 at 5:24pm)	Yep what pp Jen said. We just had it here about 2 weeks ago.... 3/31/07 at 10:58pm by Indigo73	7	3,454
"Pillow Pets" versus "My Pillow Pets" started by CathMac (7/20/10 at 9:52am)	I believe Toys 'R' Us is now selling the official ones. I... 7/23/10 at 10:21pm by MrsMike	1	3,451
Ideas for 3 year old boy-birthday gift started by jackaroosmom (8/29/07 at 11:25am)	Wow-thanks for all of the great ideas. A few things were new... 8/30/07 at 8:16pm by jackaroosmom	6	3,426
sleep walking and peeing started by AmyJayne19 (3/1/08 at 4:30pm)	I did it too, except my potty of choice was the oven okay... 3/2/08 at 3:54am by lightheart	4	3,423
found kids playing naked - how best to handle it? started by Shantimama (11/2/05 at 5:54pm) 1 2	I remember playing doctor at this age, and keeping it a secret... 11/7/05 at 10:42pm by Lousli	20	3,423
How much do you spend on your kids' extracurricular activities? started by Cavy (1/5/11 at 10:57am) 1 2 3	DD does dance classes that add up to about $80 mo. total... 4/8/11 at 10:44am by Tigerchild	50	3,421
How Do You Teach Your Children About Personal Boundaries? started by blsilva (9/21/06 at 9:49pm)	My kids are not like this so this is just a suggestion. You... 9/23/06 at 1:08pm by yoga mom	11	3,421
Poll: How much sleep does your 7-8-9 year old need? started by LynnS6 (11/18/09 at 2:25am)	Dsd usually goes to bed between 8 and 9 and is up between 6... 11/20/09 at 7:29pm by greenemami	16	3,414
What kind of underwear does your DC wear? started by famousmockngbrd (6/26/05 at 12:35am) 1 2 3	DD is really into panties, since she has only been wearing... 8/22/05 at 7:27pm by koofie	54	3,397
40 Y.O. Man Teaches 3 Y.O. Class -- Questionable? started by Purple Cat (12/16/08 at 2:06am) 1 2 3 4 5	I have not read all the responses. No time right now. Here's... 1/17/09 at 3:44pm by ilovebabies	88	3,396
Potty-Trained 3-year-old pooping (a little) in pants... started by redpajama (3/18/08 at 11:30am)	Well, at least he's honest ITA- it sounds like he's engaged... 3/19/08 at 3:39pm by laoxinat	6	3,389
Poll: Wooden cash registers...not MIC started by Cutie Patootie (10/28/07 at 2:50am)	I ordered one from A Toy Garden. I haven't received it yet,... 11/21/07 at 12:58am by Flor	16	3,388
Poll: How often does your 4 year old bathe? started by teeg1973 (10/17/10 at 4:30pm) 1 2 3 4	I try to give him a bath or shower every other day. More if... 10/24/10 at 2:09am by MisaGoat	62	3,385
Precocious puberty? (5.5 yr old) started by DayDreamer (4/18/07 at 4:57pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Meg Murry. From my somewhat... 4/30/08 at 2:39pm by BusyBeeMom	20	3,379
Food ideas for Iron Chef b'day party! started by twilight girl (4/9/08 at 4:39pm)	Food network's web site actually has a "how do you Iron Chef"... 4/14/08 at 1:25pm by twilight girl	13	3,360
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? I... 2/15/10 at 11:46am by VisionaryMom	47	3,353
Still wearing night diaper - 5 year old - NORMAL?? started by BelCanto (12/14/07 at 2:57pm) 1 2	Don't sweat it. I wet the bed until I was nine, my Dad until... 12/15/07 at 3:26pm by Messac888	24	3,351
No more walking to school(long winded) started by yogamom2007 (8/14/08 at 7:04pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by yogamom2007 You can state on the... 8/28/08 at 1:17am by octobermom	80	3,342
4 year old boy peeing all the time started by Mytwokids (11/4/10 at 2:50pm)	Google 'pollakiuria.'. It is not a scary diagnosis at all!... 11/5/10 at 9:01pm by teachma	10	3,339