Cutting & Self-injury: Toddler, Puppets
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Tricks to Cutting a Toddler's Fingernails
Asked by N.W. from Kansas City
on June 18, 2008
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My son is 27 months old and we have the hardest time getting him to let us cut his fingernails. As a result, they get too long and then he accidentally cuts himself (...
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- I always trimmed my kids nails as they slept! They never know. I did it with my youngest until he 7 or 8 because he hated having it done. I had to quit when he star...
- Do it when he's asleep...that's what I did with my daughter.
- I've had this same problem with my 2 year old until about 2 months ago when i was told to sing the ABC's while cutting her fingernails. Surprisingly, it works great wi...
Any Tips for Cutting Toddler Nails?
Asked by J.L. from Florence
on March 10, 2008
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My little boy developed a hatred for getting his fingernails and toenails cut at around 8 months or so (I have no idea why, I've never cut into the quick or anything)....
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- I used to sit Indian Style (now known to our kids as "criss-cross, apple-sauce") and sit my daughter with her back to my chest. I'm going to assume you're right-hande...
- I still cut my son's nails most of the time when he is sleeping!! Hope that helps! S.
- try to cut his nails AFTER bath - that always worked for us :)
Finger Nail Cutting.
Asked by K.M. from Lafayette
on March 14, 2008
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Does anyone have a better way to cut finger nails? My 16 month old has a fit when I cut her nails.
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- Try cutting them as soon as she gets done with her bath. The nails are soft ant easier to cut. I have done this with all three of my children and it has worked for me...
- Well when my oldest boy was little we had the hardest time getting them cut! It took me and my husband to get it done! Now his little sister that is 19 months today ...
- My son likes when I file his nails, I do mine first and this makes him want it even more and then I do his. He loves it!!! Good luck
Flying with a 15 Month Old
Asked by K.G. from Los Angeles
on April 8, 2008
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My husband and I are going to Europe this summer with our 15 month old daughter. Needless to say, we're a bit anxious about the long plane trip. Any travel tips from...
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- Both my sons have done multiple flights too and from Australia and trust me I know how to do a long haul flight with toddlers (and on my own no less)! Most of the adv...
- I think the other gal covered everything pretty well, but one bit of advice, make sure you change the diaper literally right before you get on the plane (anytime you t...
- We have found that THE best way to have a good flight with a child is part preparation (as discussed in other responses) but to also SUCK UP to the flight attendants!!...
LONG Road Trip with 15 Month Old
Asked by N.F. from Seattle
on August 17, 2010
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This is the official first long family road trip. We're driving from WA to TX. We can't fly because I'll be too far along in my pregnancy to fly back :( I need good su...
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- We take our 2 year old son on a four hr trip every other weekend in the summer. I'm sure your trip will be much longer but I have a bag full of toys that I bring. Th...
- Here are some tips for long road trips. http://www.bigbluetrunk.com/ourcorner/689
- If you have a portable DVD player and then tape all his favourite programs. He'll think he is sitting right at home while travelling.... Wouldn't be without mine
Indoor Stuff to Do with a 2 Year Old
Asked by B.W. from Pittsburgh
on November 10, 2010
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It's getting colder now and I need some ideas of stuff to keep my 2 year old busy. She has play dough and markers but is getting bored with those. I would love some i...
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- Don't be afraid to take her out in the cold. Kids need lots of outside time, and if it is above 10 degrees, it won't hurt her to go out if she's bundled up. (Same fo...
- I used to keep a small sliding board from step 2 in my house for my kids. They'd go up and down it and when they got bored with going up down it, they would start usin...
- I have a 2 yr old daughter as well and recently all she wants to do is projects, its amazing how much time she can spend doing something these days. LOVE IT! So far sh...
Art Projects for Almost 2 Year Old Boy
Asked by S.M. from Norfolk
on August 4, 2008
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Hey, Mommies! My daughter just started school and I need ways to entertain my son who is almost 2. We don't have a lot of money for expensive art supplies so I am look...
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- I have a 2 1/2 yrs old DD - she loves it when I just put water in a cup and let her "paint" outside - just give her any brush (we let her use old paintbruches we had f...
- A 2 year old does't need expensive supplies. Poster paints - washable - are not expensive. In addition to brushes, you can make stamps out of fruit and veggies - appl...
Need Ideas to Keep My 2 Year Old from Being Bored
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on April 18, 2007
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My daughter is getting bored out of her mind sitting at home with me. I stay home with my 2 year old daughter and I need ideas of things to do with her to keep her fro...
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- What about taking her to either Gymboree or My Gym in Plano? I've heard they are really fun--especially My Gym. I've heard gread things about it, and have signed my ...
- I let my 3 year old help me clean I give her a squirt bottle full of water and a towel and off she goes.... I also color with her that is a lot of fun. I have an infan...
- A few things my kids love are play doh, watercolors, and lacing beads. Also they havae always loved getting the scissors out and cutting paper. It makes a mess, but ...
What Do You Do with Your Toddler Everyday?
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on July 24, 2011
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Since being laid off I now have tons of time with my son. Which I love, but I'm getting bored. We have crappy public transportation and I don't have a car to go places...
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- hi, I agree with Tiffany .W .I do like you do too .Plus my kids help me do the chores too .My third is the toddler and will help folding wash cloth and his baby siste...
- if you really cant get anywhere, then you can do projects. build things, bake things, create things. get some glue, tin foil, save up paper towel/tp tubes, cereal boxe...
- You are right that there's only so much one on one time with a toddler that you can do. They are very good at entertaining themselves if you require it and have enoug...
Son Having Some Issues in Preschool Class
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on November 23, 2010
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After speaking with my son's ( 4 years old) preschool teacher she told me that he was doing fine. However, she has some issues that she quite can't "put her finger on...
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- B., maybe he is just not ready for preschool. Not all the kids are the same, and she should know that as a teacher. If I was you, I would just try to do some more s...
- Okay... I think your son is just acting his age. He is perhaps also not 'ready' for preschool.... Boys often mature later.... than girls. My son... is like that....
- Sounds to me like your son is a typical preschooler. I use to teach preschool and some kids need a little more guidence than others. Is your son new to this classroo...
