Preschooler: Simplicity
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Need Help Answering One of "Those" Questions to 4 Year Old
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on April 25, 2011
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My son recently asked me how he came out of my belly? I said we went to the Dr and he helped take you out. Then he asked if the Dr. cut him out of my tummy. The ans...
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- I'd be honest and just tell him Mommies have place down there by where your pee comes out and that's where babies come out and it's called the "birth canal". That way...
- here's a responce from another mom, on another website back in 2008: "Well, if you would have asked me how I would PLAN to tell my 3 1/2 year old and how I actually...
- This is why I'm so thankful I had c-sections! I often wonder how vaginal-birth Mommies answer this question. It's so easy for me, I have the scar and everything. ...
4 Year Old Twins Vs. House
Asked by K.P. from Boston
on May 5, 2011
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My twins leave a path of toys, stuffed animals, puzzle pieces, spilled water/milk, stickers, ripped up toilet paper…..etc... in just about every room in our house. ...
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- I have 4 year-old twins too, and can totally relate. My house is a mess too... but, we try to have them work on what they can. They KNOW that if they take a game or...
- Keep them BUSY! A schedule helps--sort of. People tell me that we moms will all miss these cluttered years when we're old, in our clean homes, waiting for them to ...
- For one thing, cull the toys! Our children have way too much stuff these days. Children can't even see all the stuff they've got. Give yourself a break and halve t...
Almost 3 Year Old Girl with Itchy Bottom
Asked by C.D. from Sioux Falls
on March 30, 2009
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Hello-
I am the mother of an almost 3 year old girl that has been complaining about her bottom itching for 2 months now. It is right between her two butt cheeks go...
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- I'm sure this is obvious and your MD would have said something... But my 3 1/2 yr old has problems wiping herself. Sometimes the smallest amount of poop or even bits ...
- hi my name is okema and am the mother of 2 little girls. with my 2nd daughter who is 2 we have had a lot of diarper area problems. my daughter has had several yeast...
- My husband unfortunately has an incontinence problem and uses depends and has the same issue. The itching is caused by moisture being trapped and causing the skin the...
Potty Training Question for Moms of 3-Year-old Boy Trainees!
Asked by J.R. from Grand Rapids
on May 9, 2011
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If your little boy potty trained at age 3, at what POINT in the third year did he train?
My son just turned three a few weeks ago. He's moderately interested but n...
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- My daughter potty-trained at 3, so I figured my son would be ready/willing to train around that same age. Not! When we would try to put him on the potty last summer ...
- My son was potty trained at 38 months. However, he still needs help sometimes with pulling down & up pants, and sitting to poop. We tried starting at 35 months and the...
- My son was 3 yrs 4 months when we started. We waited for the "signs" that he was interested, seemed to have less diapers and could vocalize when he "knew" he had to g...
4 Year Old Asks "Why" Non Stop
Asked by S.M. from Saginaw
on August 12, 2010
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Don't get me wrong, I love the little girl and want her to be smart and I know asking questions is the only way to learn. However, I am starting to loose my mind. Sh...
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- My son was my why child, and after awhile, just for fun, I would give him silly answers to some of his questions. He is now 22, and the biggest smart aleck with a grea...
- I agree it's developmental but i bet she just wants some interaction with you. try engaging her in a conversation. why are you drinking water? I'm thirsty because...
- I think all little kids do this. And, they seem to get in a habit of it. If my kids asked me a ridiculous why question, I just said, "Why not?" Or, I'd say, "Why are ...
Homeschool Preschool
Asked by J.S. from San Francisco
on March 15, 2010
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Hello Moms!
I am looking into homeschooling my twins for preschool, and was hoping there a a few moms out there that have done this and can give me some advise/supp...
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- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/playschool6/ is a Montessori Homeschool Message Board on yahoo groups that's really amazing. They do MM homeschool across the age spect...
- Hi, in my opinion (and only my opinion) I think there are many good reasons for sending your girsl to preschool outside of the home. First, it is important for them t...
- Hi, I am so glad that I found your post. When I first read it I thought, wow, really? Montessori at home? Can that be done? Now I'm gonna go check out the links fr...
Birthday Party for a 4 Year Old
Asked by S.K. from Denver
on December 2, 2008
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What are some good cheap ideas for a 4 year birthday party? Money is pretty tight with the way things are and also the holidays so I don't want to spend a fortune on ...
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- Hi S., There is a site called Birthday Party Ideas at... http://www.birthdaypartyideas.com/ If you have a theme in mind, you can look through all sorts of ideas ...
- Hit the dollar store. That was my mom's trick and it was always a great sucess. find things they can do themselves. Frost their own cup cakes, decorate their own cooki...
- Bowling is always a hit! You only need to rent a couple lanes (less than $20)- depending on kids and since they are only 4 it's likely that they won't have shoes in th...
3 Year Old Birthday
Asked by T.C. from San Antonio
on April 29, 2009
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Does anyone have suggestions on games or craft for a toddler party? My son is turning 3 but most of the kids coming are 2 and under. We are going to play in the back y...
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- YOu can make candy necklaces. I know you saidy ou have a boy but it is still fun for little kids. Get that roll of red licorice from candy stores and buy cheerios and ...
- I would think with all of the fun things you already have in the yard - you do not need to stress out over trying to plan, coordinate and oversee a planned project. L...
- We just celebrated my youngest daughters 5th bday in November--I had all these great games planned. The weekend before the party, my dd decided she really wanted a mo...
How to Choose a Sport for a Pre-schooler and Toddler?
Asked by J.K. from Minneapolis
on August 1, 2011
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I have this question bothering me for a while. So I am posting it here so that I can get some ideas.
I am a mom of 3 1/2 year old and 2 year old boys . I am wonderi...
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- Do YOU play sports? If not, maybe you should. Kids love to play with mom and dad. Even if it learning "catch" in the driveway. Take them to the beach and teach them ho...
- We picked sports with a life time impact...martial arts and swimming. With martial arts (which our kids will be in until they are black belts or 18) will serve th...
- You mentioned your friends enrolling their small kids in lots of activities. So, are you wanting to do the same because they are, or do you really want your kids in a...
Telling 3 Year Old Why Her Dad Is Gone - Need Help Keeping It Simple. - SWH
Asked by J.J. from San Francisco
on January 24, 2012
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Hi Mamas,
Some background: I met my ex-husband in Africa, we got married, pregnant and moved back to U.S. He couldn't handle the pressure of staying at home with ...
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- You've probably thought of this, but reading your post, I couldn't help but think of Barack Obama's autobiography, Dreams from My Father. His mother and grandparents d...
- You are doing fine.. First tell her what she CAN do to keep in touch.. Mail letter, mail pictures. Then answer her questions honestly Trains cannot go in the wat...
- First of all, bless her and bless you. It's not fair that some children have these extra complications, but luckily she has you and it sounds like you're doing a great...
