Babysitting the Grand Kids: Puppets
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Child Afraid of the Monsters
Asked by W.M. from Austin
on May 22, 2008
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My three year old granddaughter recently started complaining she did not want to sleep in her room because of monsters. We have discussed this issue, left the lights ...
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- We always used lotion. Get a bottle, any kind, travel size is best and change the label. Like "monster medicine' or "monster be gone" or something like that. Each nigh...
- My sister, when she was around your granddaughters age, wailed nights on end about this "monster" she could see at the end of her bed. She described it as one of thos...
- We have the same problem. My friend suggested,monster spray. Any type of spray and you go in her room and "spray the monsters away. Hope this works for you.
Behavior Problems
Asked by K.B. from Jacksonville
on March 10, 2008
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Need advice on disciplining a 3 yr. Old defiant stubborn granddaughter whom lives with me. SHIANNE IS MY MIDDLE SONS' DAUGHTER. she has lived with me on & off since bi...
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- K., I am sure it is hard parenting over again after you have raised your 5 children! Shianne is so blessed to have you and your husband to be in her life and raise...
- Consistancy, consistancy, consistancy! Thats the key! If you are consistant each and every time then she will soon get the point! Also, whatever she does, i would make...
- K., I feel your pain. Three year olds really like to test the boundaries. However, now is definately the time to set the boundaries. She has to know what the rules ...
Teen Seems to Dislike Her Sibilng
Asked by M.L. from San Francisco
on April 5, 2011
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Hi I am Grandmother of 4 and I take care of 2 of them after school while their parents at work one is 15 and the other 4 the older child seems too completely dislike t...
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- Im 7 years older then my brother and sister (twins). When I was 15-16 I really didn't enjoy them much. At 16 I actually wanted to move out of my house bc of them. I wa...
- I am 13 years older than my sister...I was in the same boat. I didn't flat out ignore my little sister when I was a teenager, but I really didn't spend much time with...
- She's 15! Why on earth would she care about a 4 year old? When I was 15 I wanted to be as far away from little kids as possible unless I was being paid to babysit. If ...
Kid Dentist
Asked by S.H. from Phoenix
on November 8, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone can recommend a nice child dentist for my children to see. I have a 3 & 4 yr old, NO dental insurance, so we would be paying ourselves. We l...
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- we go to Dr Turley on Greenfeild and Southern. and pay out of pocket as well! hes not a "kid Dentist" but he does kids and hes a good honest Dr. Ive been going to him ...
- I take my kids to Dr Ball. He is on Guadalupe and hmm Greenfield I think. Just across the street from Greenfield Library. He is a pediatrict dentist. My kids have bee...
- Hi, S.! It looks like you received several great responses to your question. I, too, have good news for you regarding locating a good kids' dentist. A couple of week...
Preschoolers and Emotions
Asked by M.D. from Miami
on July 13, 2010
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I have 2 children, my daughter is 2yrs 10mths and my son is 10mths. This is a question about my daughter. Since she was an infant she has always needed tons of a...
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- Wow, I have baby sit since I was 12 years old. Kept all 16 of my neices and nephews a lot. Have two girls of my own and have never heard anything like this. Of course ...
- Your situation sounds very similar to mine. From the start my daughter (now 3 yrs 2 mos) always cried and needed so much attention just as you say. I knew she was a ...
- sounds like she's a bit of a drama queen. often very smart, emotional, sensitive children are a little bit more dramatic. (or a lot - my son is one). i tell my son con...
Toys for 12 Month Old
Asked by K.N. from Minneapolis
on October 22, 2008
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I have been asked to make a Christmas list for my daughter who by the time Christmas comes along will be 12 months. I am looking for ideas ... maybe your child had a t...
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- K., I asked my pediatrician this question at this age and she said "the floor." It took me back, but she is right. Your daughter is going to just want to walk aro...
- Hi K.! Since she is trying to walk, a toy that she can walk with would be great. I had the same issue last year. My son was going to be just over a year old at Christ...
- For my oldest son's first birthday, we bought him Fisher Price Little People with a bus and a few cars, along with some books. For my youngest, we got him a ride-on...
Mom, I HATE YOU!
Asked by L.C. from Seattle
on July 3, 2007
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I need some support here! Does your child say words like, "I hate you!," or "You aren't my friend anymore," or "I'm gonna run away!" Well, both my girls have said ...
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- Hi Lori, Well i am not sure about your spirituality, but God teaches us it is ok to not like the behavior. So, i have said i hate your behavior, but i love you...or...
- With my son, he was three when he started the I Hate thing, It broke my heart, even though I knew he had no clue how powerful of a word it is, I just told him it was b...
- Oh yes, the "your not my friend" stage. My little boy is 4 and I hear him say that to everyone in our family. I just say "well you will always be my friend" and I will...
Methods of Teaching Toddlers (2-3) Shapes, Letters and Such
Asked by S.M. from Stockton
on June 17, 2009
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I'm a working mother and our parents watch our 2 year old daughter everyday so she is not exposed to "actual learning" from a childcare person or place. I'm wondering ...
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- We don't do anything structured but just take opportunities to reinforce this information as we play. When drawing with crayons or chalk I repeat the colors each t...
- S., Hello! Here's a easy quick idea that is fun for your child! Get something like shaving cream, whip cream or play dough......next, first show her how to draw the n...
- She's 2 she doesn't need any formal teaching. She needs to be able to explore. Just talk to her and tell her what she is seeing and touching. It will all sink in. ...
How Do You Get a Two-year-old to Drink His Milk?
Asked by J.K. from Madison
on September 24, 2009
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My 2 year old son has never been much for drinking his milk. At his one year check up, he had fallen off his growth curve, so the doctor suggested adding ice cream to ...
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- when my twins got scarlett fever they stopped eating and drinking and started to fall under weight. i decided to give pediasures and they love it so they use them in b...
- Add fun silly straws.....might work for awile:)
- We use to make "bunny milk" for both of our kids. Nestle strawberry or chocolate, it's got the bunny on the packaging. I remember reading an article in one of the pa...
Withholding Stool Even Though He Is on Miralax
Asked by J.J. from Los Angeles
on July 25, 2010
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I am wondering Why my child is still trying to withold stool even though he is on a high level of Miralax. He has about three tablespoons a day. The goal was to get ...
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- Ok- get him off the mirilax. That stuff is anti freeze. (really). And it is not even FDA approved for long term use( i think no longer than a few weeks) You can saf...
- Hi J. - you HAVE to try Juice Plus soft chews for him. Not only so you can get him off Miralax so he can have healthy poops, but the nutrition will get his immune sys...
- I would give him 1/4 tsp of powdered acidophilus bifidus a day. It will regulate his gut and make it easier for him to go. He probably does not like straining to go ...
