Day Care Centers & Providers: Preschooler, Puppets
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My 4-Year-old Constantly Wants Me to Play with Her: Advice?
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on April 7, 2009
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Hi,
Just wondering how other moms have responded to their young kids when they want you to play with them. Lately my 4-year-old daughter is constantly asking me to ...
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- How about she "help" you with the chores? While you sweep the kitchen floor, she can be washing the plastic dishes in the sink. Put on some music nice and loud, ...
- Find a neighbor with a 4 year old and have the neighbor's child over to your house to play with...at the beginning, observe to make sure that things are harmonious...
- What's more important? The 4 year old or the housework that can be done at night or during her nap???? She'll be in school in less than a year. Be with her while you c...
How to Throw a 3 Year Old a Birthday Party?
Asked by K.S. from Portland
on September 25, 2008
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I don't know how to throw my daughter her 3 year party (October 25th). The last two years have been close family only, and I was fine with that. But since my B-day i...
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- You may feel pressure to throw a big party, but you obviously want to buck the trend. Any of the kids parties that my group holds are 2 hrs., snacks for the kids and ...
- I have two boys, 7 and 4. We always have their bday parties on the weekend during the day at our house or at the park, with snacks (pretzels, cheese sticks, etc.) or p...
- K., I went to 2 parties on the same weekend for friends/neighbors kids. Each was different, but they both focused on the child. 1. had chairs set up around the p...
Baby #2 Due in 3 Weeks- How to Talk to 3 Year Old About Being in the Hospital
Asked by S.B. from San Francisco
on July 26, 2009
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Hello.
I am due to have my second baby in about 3 weeks and have been trying to figure out a the best way to tell my 3 year old daughter that I will be in the hospit...
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- How about a big sister book or a book about a new baby coming home? I think Berenstein Bears has one and there are a bunch of big sister books at the hospital. We al...
- Hi, I would have her help you pack your bag for hospital and a bag for the baby and ask her questions: "What do you think I need to have the baby" "What will the ...
- Hi, S., My son was 3 also when I had my second baby. Honesty is the best policy in our household. I just included him in the pregnancy and as the time got closer to m...
Separation Anxiety for a 3 Year Old???
Asked by J.K. from Denver
on July 19, 2010
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I have a 3 year old little girl who I think at one time might have adjusted well if I had not coddled her to much. How ever I did and now I seem to be paying for it. I...
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- Some kids adjust better than others. In my opinion preschool for a 3 year old is unnecessary. Take her home and enjoy her being little and I promise she will happily...
- I would back up, maybe take her out of preschool--she's still so young, and there's time for this later. I would ease her into social situations, with you being very a...
- Maybe you can encourage her to make friends, and schedule a playdate with a child from the preschool, so she has something to look forward too. Staying around can a...
2.5 And 3 Year Olds Arguing on Every Topic at Daycare
Asked by K.K. from Eugene
on June 17, 2008
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My 2.5 year old son goes to a home daycare where he has two 3 year old buddies. Just recently they argue about EVERY topic. One of them could be talking about their sh...
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- Hey K., It's definitely normal - although it's definitely annoying!!! My nephews (cousins of almost the same age) once argued over who would get to eat some make...
- It is part of the age. They don't know how to have a conversation yet, but they have learned how to tell each other no, and get a reaction out of each other. Look i...
- I agree with Jenna and her recommendation for Love and Logic. Also to use distraction. For my grandchildren, who got into arguments at this age, ignoring worked so...
3 Year Old Daughter Acting Out After New Baby
Asked by S.P. from San Diego
on January 13, 2008
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I think my daughter is finally showing signs after having a new baby 4 months ago. She is showing aggressive behavior, acting out, talking back and saying she's the b...
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- Just breathe. And have Daddy or Grandma spend some extra time quality time with her, so she can still feel some of that specialness she is used to. And remember, they ...
- Hi tried Mom: I have two girls of my own. They are 1 year and 3 weeks apart. You can imagine my surprise when I had a new baby of 4 months and the doctor tole me I ...
- I have three children, two who are 20 months apart who had virtually no jealousy or acting out because the oldest was so young, but I have a another child who is 5 yea...
What to Do with 2 & 3-Year-old During the Day
Asked by B.K. from Dallas
on October 29, 2008
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I am looking for some advice for what to do to keep my step-kids busy over their visit for the next 10 days. For reasons beyond our control, we have not seen them sin...
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- Yeah for you guys! I am sure this will be welcome chaos! That said, I would take advantage of play places everywhere. You can do the malls, or places like McDonalds. (...
- My daughter is 2.5 and she absolutely loves the foam sticky things. The ones with the paper on the back of them, you just peel and stick. It works her fine motor skill...
- 2 & 3 are really fun ages. Here's a list of things you might like trying: -visit the library, let them check out books/movies they like; pay attention to what they...
How to Care for Very Active Toddler When Ill?
Asked by T.S. from St. Cloud
on February 14, 2008
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Due to a severe chronic illness, I struggle taking care of all my 3 year old daughter's daily needs. My husband works 12-14 hour days so during this time, it all fall...
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- Are there any preschools your daughter could attend? Many of these are available for situations like yours. In this way, she would be getting activities which would ...
- Is it possible for you to get child care assistance from the county? A neighbor that could watch you child and in exchange your husband could do some handy work aroun...
- Wow, mama, you are in a very tough situation. Looking into any kind of assistance you can get would be a great idea. Also, I know you said you already rely on others...
Pregnant Mom on Bed Rest Looking for Things to Do with 4 Year Old. HELP!
Asked by D.R. from Chicago
on September 3, 2009
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I am 36 weeks pregnant and have been on-and-off bed rest for 3 months. I am looking for things to do with our fabulous 4 year old daughter - inside or outside. I am on...
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- 1. Where are you located? I think the best thing u can do is have friends over, like have a playgroup or friend with their child come to you because then the child i...
- I just bough a really fun art game involving mosaics. It has little magnetic circles of different colors and a magnetic board and instructions with ideas for designs....
- Don't feel horrible about your lack of ability to play with her. Just spending time with you, even crawling in bed and playing a board game, cards, drawing, watching m...
My Preschooler Does Not Nap - My Preschool Wants Her Too.
Asked by A.K. from Houston
on August 22, 2011
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My 3 year old, has not napped in a while, she does not take any form of quiet time either, she is go go go, from 6am til 9pm.
She is also extremely active, and vocal,...
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- I own a childcare center and yes we do prefer the children to nap, however sitting and listening to a child cry for that long on her first day IS WRONG!!! In NJ state ...
- That is UNreasonable, for a preschool to expect. MOST preschools, have quiet time for kids that cannot nap. Kids, are NOT 'statues.' They are simply not. A frien...
- If you google "Is preschool necessary?" you will find that there are many who agree that it is not. There are many other ways to give your child experiences with othe...
