The Childhood Years - Page 9

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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What do 8-9 year old girls like? started by darien (3/7/08 at 12:34am)	Thanks for the great suggestions! 3/7/08 at 10:49pm by darien	7	3,157
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
Great TV shows for 5-6-7 year-olds? started by Periwinkle (2/11/08 at 4:44pm) 1 2 3	Word World, Fetch, Cyberchase, Zula Patrol and I Spy are my... 2/16/08 at 9:14pm by zaftigmama	42	3,153
DS ruined santa for another family :( started by PaxMamma (12/23/08 at 4:43pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by izadora So, I am curious... 1/8/09 at 8:59pm by sunnmama	87	3,146
Recall: Thomas the Tank Engine - lead poisoning hazard started by mightymoo (6/13/07 at 6:24pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by carrots Arghhh!!!! How scary! So... 6/19/07 at 7:31pm by greenmansions	33	3,145
Bladder control and 8 year old girls started by Changed (7/29/08 at 2:51pm) 1 2	Interesting stuff about the allergies. I don't know how i'd... 7/30/08 at 5:38pm by Changed	20	3,140
Poll: On a scale of one to ten how mad would you be? started by hakeber (3/19/10 at 1:41pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Polliwog What are the cultural... 3/29/10 at 12:13am by hakeber	71	3,128
four-year-old and baby talk started by One Art (9/27/07 at 2:09am)	Youa re not alone!!!!!!! My almost 4 yo old does this, too.... 9/27/07 at 10:29pm by mountainsun	7	3,128
Do you have the Ikea Svala table/chairs set? started by eco_mama (7/14/08 at 6:57pm)	Thanks for all the feedback! I'm so happy to hear good... 7/16/08 at 3:28pm by eco_mama	12	3,120
panties and wedgies in "girl parts" started by PatienceAndLove (1/31/11 at 12:32pm)	I am so totally LOL at "bum-bra"!!! LOLOLOL!!!! 2/4/11 at 1:13pm by pianojazzgirl	10	3,109
Hand Slammed in Car Door started by Vellorian (2/20/07 at 2:01pm)	Vinegar and brown paper helps clear up bruises and sprains as... 3/7/07 at 1:21pm by BamaDude	10	3,109
Does anyone else have a five year old who lies? started by PAflower (6/16/03 at 3:00pm)	Quote: Originally posted by kindmommaWell......... My 5 year... 7/9/03 at 9:50am by LunaMom	14	3,104
Parents mad at me and DH for not inviting their child to our child's birthday party started by moxielou (6/11/10 at 2:41pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Linda on the move no, that's not... 6/14/10 at 7:42pm by limabean	54	3,089
3 year old scared of everything started by moonlight mom (2/18/08 at 10:51am)	Thanks for the advice. I'll go to the library and get some... 2/19/08 at 3:05pm by moonlight mom	5	3,088
.oOo. May 2006 Mamas ~ I think it's time for a new thread! .oOo. started by ecoteat (10/18/09 at 7:42pm) 1 2 3…6	Phoebe, my high school had a parenting class where the... 2/5/10 at 6:46pm by ecoteat	100	3,086
Still pees at night... started by rocketmom (1/3/02 at 6:10am) 1 2	My son is the same, the last time we were at the dr's when he... 11/28/07 at 1:28am by cessnamom	24	3,080
am I the only one who is stunned by people who post their kid's birthday party photos to Facebook... started by indigosky (2/23/12 at 7:26pm) 1 2 3	OP, I absolutely agree with you. The problem is that the... 4/23/12 at 7:10am by andromedajulie	51	3,079
the no gifts necessary dilema started by MommyHawk (10/29/09 at 10:52pm) 1 2	We always state "Please no presents" on the invites. This year... 11/22/09 at 4:44am by RockStarMom	24	3,072
What do you do when your child steals and then lies about it? started by Beloved (3/17/03 at 9:57pm)	I used to lie, my mom even got me a book, Lizzy lies alot.... 3/19/03 at 10:58pm by alie	12	3,059
Disney Movies ok??? started by jazzybaby9 (5/8/08 at 4:36pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Disney does have a lot of 'hidden' things draw and thrown in... 5/14/08 at 4:54am by OhDang	85	3,046
7 yr old throwing temper tantrums, help! started by mudmama (8/16/08 at 1:30pm)	My 7 yo has an occasional outburst/tantrum. I usually just let... 8/19/08 at 5:38pm by library lady	3	3,037
Do you "make" your kids brush their teeth? started by lachingona1 (5/17/08 at 8:19pm) 1 2 3…6	i just read the op and i have to say i dont "make" mine brush... 5/22/08 at 2:37pm by LionessMom	117	3,030
I'm okay with my purple glitter boy, but cringe at my girly girl. Want help in changing. started by Lazurii (11/5/11 at 5:18pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Not porn-- but Ronald Reagan never escaped his Hollywood past... 11/18/11 at 8:40am by SweetSilver	86	3,028
Organic non chemical nightgowns for girls started by mamarabolli (12/12/08 at 10:36am)	Ha... I went into a small local toy store today and found that... 2/11/09 at 7:53pm by wanderinggypsy	6	3,027
The December 4 yr old thread started by saritasmile (12/5/06 at 1:19am) 1 2 3 4 5	has rynna been seen recently at her blog? we miss you dear and... 12/31/06 at 4:37am by tea olive	96	3,026
Are your kids allowed to play with the garden hose? started by ChetMC (8/5/10 at 4:42pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I'm not sure if this applies in other areas of the country,... 8/12/10 at 11:02pm by cattmom	81	3,011
Sandbox shade cover? started by kyartz (4/6/08 at 10:54pm)	Last year my husband put a PVC pipe in the ground next to the... 4/9/08 at 2:12am by dbsam	4	3,010
almost 8 year old wtting the bed every night. What can I do? started by mamapajama (7/12/10 at 3:44pm) 1 2	We skeptically tried an alarm with our then 7 yo ds and it... 1/10/11 at 8:15pm by mija	25	3,009
When does a little boy need to stop peeing outside . . . in suburbia? started by Breathe (5/16/05 at 7:56pm)	Well, I'm just getting ready to ask a "little boys peeing"... 5/20/05 at 12:45pm by supervee	16	3,007
4.5 yr old still sticks things in his mouth? started by mags (8/16/08 at 5:35pm)	DS is 5.5 and does a lot of putting things in his mouth. I was... 8/20/08 at 10:58pm by ktcl	10	2,995
3-yr-old & Sexual Curiosity started by lobster (5/15/10 at 9:29pm) 1 2	(no title) 6/4/10 at 10:13am by Surfacing	25	2,993
typical 4 year old behavior/activities started by jaidymama (2/21/07 at 10:08pm)	My 4 yr. old is really into fighting monsters, bad guys, etc.... 3/2/07 at 6:13pm by hottmama	16	2,988
Poll: Do you have dinner together as a family? started by reezley (5/20/10 at 9:51pm) 1 2 3 4	yes we do. it's a must and that's the time for wrap-up talk... 6/9/10 at 9:53pm by Mrs.Burke	64	2,987
Mamas of babes born in 2001 started by Potty Diva (6/1/05 at 11:54pm) 1 2 3…6	Rowan is a Sseptember 2001 boy. MIL was a speech therapist and... 8/17/05 at 6:53pm by Divina	112	2,984
4 year old will NOT eat. Anything. started by YeeHa (5/20/10 at 11:09am) 1 2	My son has an eating issue. He's been in and out of Feeding... 5/25/10 at 7:14pm by DaughterOfKali	25	2,980
Babyshower games/activities for KIDS to do! started by pianojazzgirl (1/18/10 at 6:29pm)	I love baby shower games Pass around a roll of toilet paper... 1/19/10 at 12:55pm by mazajo	3	2,978
Disgusted with Hannah Montana started by allismom (10/28/07 at 10:27pm) 1 2 3	My almost 9 year old just went to the Hannah Montana concert... 11/3/07 at 1:11pm by aniT	46	2,968
Poll: Would you leave a responsible 9yo and 5.5yo at home alone for about 10 minutes? started by jazzharmony (3/5/10 at 6:34pm) 1 2 3 4	not me. 3/18/10 at 3:11pm by Hayeser	70	2,968
Do you leave your child alone when you go to the restroom? started by EnviroBecca (1/21/09 at 1:36pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Dd1, who will be 4 in April, would be too nervous (she might... 1/27/09 at 5:00pm by proudmamanow	96	2,965
still in diapers! started by rockergirrl (1/11/05 at 9:58pm)	My son was 4 years, 355 days old when he went from diaper to... 1/24/05 at 3:25am by Mearow	18	2,960
I get high with a little help from my friends..(censorship?) started by RainCoastMama (8/11/07 at 10:44pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by mommy2two babes Sometimes I... 9/7/07 at 4:58pm by ashleyhaugh	77	2,957
My 4 Year Old Won't Eat Dinner! started by jchizever (1/18/11 at 5:53pm)	If you could have dinner as early as 5 (I'm thinkin' this... 1/25/11 at 5:17pm by pianojazzgirl	10	2,955
They shouldn't have been swimming... started by nextcommercial (3/17/09 at 1:07am) 1 2 3 4	Wow, that's impressive. He had to think it through and write... 3/27/09 at 2:52pm by journeymom	65	2,952
How Often Do School-Aged Children Cry? started by kamikazismom (5/28/11 at 5:24pm) 1 2	I would also agree that this seems outwith the "normal" range.... 6/1/11 at 3:16pm by Kathy White	22	2,949
hiding to poop in pants started by katarn (7/16/08 at 12:49am)	DS did this. We talked and talked about how you're supposed to... 7/17/08 at 3:31pm by Pancakes	6	2,947
How Tall is your 3.5 Year Old? started by BugMacGee (5/29/07 at 9:39pm) 1 2	My 3y4m daughter is 38 inches, or was about a month ago. She... 6/4/07 at 12:43am by MacKinnon	37	2,942
Alternative gift for "Pillow Pets" started by HappyMommy2 (10/23/09 at 6:50pm)	Every time my boys see these at the mall kiosk they beg for... 11/7/09 at 2:59am by MissSJ	7	2,938
is hiting a sibling ever acceptible? started by Onemagicmummy (1/9/09 at 1:16pm) 1 2 3…7	Quote: Originally Posted by Erin .... the times in my life... 1/14/09 at 6:33pm by ~PurityLake~	122	2,935
On drawing stick figures... started by pampered_mom (6/9/09 at 3:27pm)	DS1 is very artistic. At about 14 months, he drew a... 6/11/09 at 9:33pm by Storm Bride	16	2,927
What FAA car seat do you use? started by akkimmie (2/3/07 at 5:28am) 1 2	DC Thanks so much for that link. I didn't know about that... 6/19/07 at 1:38am by Kira's mom	36	2,926