The Childhood Years - Page 8

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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Itchy privates question??? help! started by beansmama (10/22/07 at 4:54pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by ktmama That does sound like... 10/22/07 at 5:59pm by bellabear	2	3,335
7 year old - help with emotions started by pibblestiltskin@ma (10/31/07 at 8:34am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by MamaOutThere If he's not good... 11/14/07 at 1:05pm by katiecat	20	3,335
Where to find husky toddler clothing?!?! started by BoxOfRainMama (9/18/05 at 11:22pm)	That is so nice of you, thank you. I measured his waist at a... 9/20/05 at 1:12pm by BoxOfRainMama	6	3,326
7 yr old suicidal (update post #46) started by ~Demeter~ (10/18/06 at 8:38pm) 1 2 3	Thankyou MissRubyandKen. I just may have a look into the GD... 10/22/06 at 2:31pm by ~Demeter~	59	3,322
What are you getting your 7 year old boy for Christmas? started by kyndmamaof4 (12/1/06 at 8:10am)	Quote: Originally Posted by amamaslove Lego soccer My DS... 12/2/06 at 12:08am by Mirzam	11	3,322
Good books to read to 1st grade class started by marieangela (2/17/10 at 11:45am) 1 2	My son fondly speaks of Miss Nelson is Missing, I also... 2/21/10 at 12:11pm by Autumn Breeze	20	3,320
Why are people pressuring me to 'wean' my dd, 6, from my presence? started by MissRubyandKen (10/2/06 at 11:45am) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by Potty Diva Your post did not... 10/21/06 at 3:06pm by flyingspaghet...	96	3,318
In-laws x-mas gift-vent! started by mamaw/two (12/17/07 at 1:34pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by SillyLilStinkweed My ex-MIL buys... 12/20/07 at 6:46pm by aniT	96	3,312
How in the world do you untangle doll hair? started by cornflake girl (1/17/05 at 1:05am)	I read that liquid fabric softener works best for detangeling... 1/18/05 at 10:47pm by JessicaS	6	3,305
Too Much TV!!!! started by nc mama (1/4/03 at 8:11pm) 1 2 3	nc mama~Sorry your thread for suggestions about a reward... 1/20/03 at 10:43am by Curly Locks	57	3,293
Oh no! My 5 year old wants to shave her head! started by tinuviel_k (9/15/08 at 2:02pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by limabean I guess the obvious... 10/27/08 at 4:54pm by NYCVeg	64	3,289
Does your 5/6 year old still wet the bed/or where something at night started by Summerland (11/7/08 at 11:17pm) 1 2 3	My DD1 is nearing 5- and she uses a diaper EVERY night. And I... 11/15/08 at 6:50pm by theretohere	43	3,287
Needy, easily bored 6 year old (only child) started by mommahhh (7/6/09 at 5:29pm)	It will get better. My DD was and sometimes still is like... 1/21/11 at 6:31pm by squimp	9	3,284
8 Year old outside alone? started by Solange (8/12/08 at 5:33pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by choli I've noticed some very... 8/24/08 at 8:38am by macca	95	3,280
What should I be teaching my 3 year old? started by mytwomonkies (3/30/11 at 7:48am)	Thanks for the replies! I will check out the learning at home... 3/30/11 at 9:55am by mytwomonkies	4	3,278
When do children stop napping? started by alexisray1972 (1/24/08 at 9:15am) 1 2	My first stopped around 3, and just started sleeping later. My... 1/26/08 at 11:18pm by anarchamama	25	3,277
Anti-Video Game resources started by ashtree (3/28/07 at 2:10pm) 1 2 3…7	I don't know if the OP will ever wander back here. But I've... 4/22/07 at 3:25am by SneakyPie	124	3,273
If your son is intact (not circumcised) please read started by MCatLvrMom2A&X (1/3/07 at 10:57am) 1 2	again. 3/20/09 at 9:18am by MCatLvrMom2A&X	39	3,263
Super moody 5 year old!! started by GoldBerry (2/5/06 at 9:57pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Salvia Another question: how do... 2/7/06 at 6:04am by KaraBoo	13	3,262
How to Educate our Kids about Strangers & Inappropriate Touch started by lisamarie (4/12/02 at 11:40pm)	Wow, Ruth, it sounds like you are doing an awesome job with... 4/16/02 at 4:12pm by Wildflower	13	3,261
DP just found the two girls kissing...help! started by saffrongirl (5/18/11 at 6:11pm) 1 2	Since sex and not good sex is being exposed on TV and in... 9/15/11 at 6:40am by Imakcerka	36	3,256
Need Advice on what to say kids (age 5) showing private parts started by audeesmom (8/14/09 at 8:58pm)	we've had this issue with DS 5 too. i think it really is just... 8/18/09 at 4:33pm by pomplemoose	4	3,254
My 8yo dd just ruined a friends birthday party started by Seawen (5/2/09 at 5:59pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Amys1st Yeah, this. EllenC, you... 5/10/09 at 11:54am by Ellien C	63	3,252
5 year old still pooping pants.... started by Aquafina (9/10/08 at 1:36am)	My first thought here is some kind of physical problem- is he... 9/12/08 at 7:22pm by Ruthla	7	3,242
how do you know if your child is mentally ill ?? started by freestyler (8/28/06 at 5:25pm) 1 2 3	Good Post! 9/12/06 at 11:10pm by Shenjall	49	3,238
do you urge your children to "color in the lines"? started by tropicana (10/28/11 at 3:56pm) 1 2 3 4	Not sure if this was already said (slow computer won't let me... 11/28/11 at 9:01pm by Mizelenius	74	3,226
Help! I'm the Mommy of a 4yo! started by PumpkinSeeds (6/29/05 at 1:30pm) 1 2 3 4	It seems to be a tough age. DD (4) doesn't get time-outs, but... 1/15/08 at 3:16am by chisaomom	66	3,223
Warning to all other TV-free families started by loveandkindness (7/26/06 at 10:40pm) 1 2 3 4	hi there! as a mom that allows limited tv, i think what you... 8/4/06 at 6:16am by nichole	79	3,222
November '05 Mama Chat Thread for February '09 started by HoneyTree (2/1/09 at 7:13am) 1 2 3…8	I didn't see a new thread, so I started... 3/2/09 at 5:52pm by Awaken	141	3,209
Pee help? Has anyone dealt with a child who can't urinate? started by MamatoAva (7/9/06 at 2:07pm)	Perhaps she needs to drink more liquids? I know it sounds... 7/9/06 at 5:05pm by Rani	1	3,204
Please tell me your 3 yr. old is making your life hell started by earthgirl (7/3/10 at 3:33pm) 1 2 3 4	Oh yeah, does anyone else's 3 year old have their very own... 8/12/10 at 9:22am by earthworm	69	3,203
Anyone have tricks for making a girl pee? started by khanni (6/18/10 at 5:10pm) 1 2	the smell of the oil is supposed to help you relax enough to... 6/21/10 at 5:42pm by Autumn Breeze	21	3,201
UGH! STOP telling my kid she's pretty!!! started by ashleep (5/23/08 at 5:46pm) 1 2 3 4	I think that if you get everyone around her to stop telling... 6/8/08 at 2:16am by ComaWhite	76	3,200
Sept 04 mamas - end of 2008 thread! started by JenInMpls (10/1/08 at 10:35pm) 1 2 3…7	I started a new thread for us here. 1/10/09 at 11:00pm by AugustineM	121	3,198
My 5 y/o old touched his cousin's privates started by zen-ozz (4/16/06 at 11:21pm) 1 2 3	redundant OP I agree with you on all counts. 4/25/06 at 4:13pm by Wolfmeis	50	3,190
At what age do they stop being annoying? started by celia (8/21/08 at 2:06pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by newmom2n HER: I can go outside... 9/21/08 at 12:34am by MommaFox	60	3,190
3yo ds wants to see a "vagina" - WWYD? started by peilover010202 (6/7/06 at 1:34pm) 1 2	Im not sure how you all are but right now, my ds is 5, and I... 6/12/06 at 9:35am by angela&avery	33	3,189
Single dad co-sleeping with 6-y.o. DD started by BabySlinger (7/9/07 at 9:57pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by pinksprklybarefoot What if your... 7/25/07 at 8:52am by chicagomom	59	3,184
anyone very short cut a 4yo girl? started by pigpokey (9/14/07 at 11:47am) 1 2	Mine has short hair. She loves it, although a major drawback... 9/19/07 at 8:56pm by thismama	22	3,180
would you let a 3 year old play alone in a securely fenced back yard? started by caedmyn (3/21/09 at 12:35pm) 1 2 3 4 5	That is exactly what I thought. Just make sure you truly can... 2/21/12 at 9:45am by motherof3babes	91	3,176
Board game ideas for 6 year old boy started by rhianna813 (10/27/09 at 7:13pm) 1 2	My 6 yr. old likes chess, chinese checkers, checkers,... 11/1/09 at 8:14pm by hottmama	20	3,174
Can your 3 year old hold a pencil correctly? started by hipumpkins (12/21/05 at 11:10am) 1 2	Yes...I didn't teach her though! She's been holding it the... 1/4/06 at 3:48pm by nancy926	21	3,170
where can I find a trunk for dress up clothes? started by mmomosedc (10/18/07 at 5:56pm)	Try Marshalls - we found a cute one 10/22/07 at 10:27am by CaraboosMama	10	3,168
Need advice...DH accused of basically molestation (LONG) started by Keshia (2/3/09 at 3:12am) 1 2 3 4	WuWei...sounds like you were indeed molested? The phrase "in... 2/10/09 at 5:25am by milkybean	63	3,167
Voluntary Encopresis in my friend's 8 year old daughter started by Carabell (7/13/09 at 9:45pm)	First, to be on the safe side, I would rule out the physical.... 7/14/09 at 5:03pm by alexsam	9	3,162
What do you do to raise a non-materialistic child? started by That Is Nice (1/25/09 at 12:34pm) 1 2 3 4	Talking about commercialism/advertisement and the way they... 5/3/09 at 1:54am by SAHDS	63	3,160
he went to bed hungry last night! started by a~...Mamacitaa~... (10/19/04 at 6:01pm) 1 2 3 4 5	OP, I, too am sorry that you feel flamed. At the same time, I... 11/6/04 at 8:06pm by littlest birds	83	3,159
5-point harness or booster? started by mom2amelia (1/11/05 at 4:31am) 1 2 3 4	Hi Liz! Just thought I'd chime in with my experiences. We have... 2/9/05 at 1:25am by beccaboo	60	3,156
Poll: Poll: What age was your child when they wore size 11 shoes? started by LynnS6 (9/13/10 at 4:45pm) 1 2	DS is 4.75 and has been wearing a size 11 since he turned 4. 9/19/10 at 10:30pm by busymama77	35	3,153
my 2 1/2 year old hasn't peed in 20 hours started by MommyDOK (11/12/07 at 7:19pm)	Lots of liquids, whatever you can get in here. And a warm... 11/12/07 at 8:10pm by Lovenest	4	3,152