| Toddler & Preschooler |
| How do I get my 2 year old to sleep at night? |
We had the same problem with our son when he was 2. You have to stand firm. Bed time is bed time. My son used to scream like he was being tortured and my wife would feel bad for him. He soon lea... |
| How do you make a boy stop playing with himself? |
With my kids, I likened it to going to the bathroom. "There is nothing wrong with going to the bathroom, but it's very private."
You can tell him that he wouldn't go to the ... |
| How to help a toddler with rash from having diarrhoea? |
we had great success with Boudreaux's Butt Paste or any other cream with extra zinc but butt paste is made for children ... |
| How do I start potty training my 2 year old son and how will I know if he is ready or not? |
I started out by buying a simple white potty that looked the closest to a regular toilet. No bells n' whistles. Then I got her the "Feel N Learn" pull-ups which are great because whe... |
| What are some tips for giving a toddler a hair cut? |
When I tried doing it at home, but when I took him to the big boy barber he did wonderfully! He and his dad both go together now every few weeks for trims. If you are using an electric clipper one ... |
| How do I stop my child pooping his pants to seek attention? |
Just look at him with serious sadness on your face and gravely tell him that he is too big now and too stinky to be cleaned up with baby wipes... he'll have to be hosed off outside. Try not t... |
| How do I get my toddler to ride in a shopping cart/stroller while shopping without screaming? |
Engage him in the shopping activity. I know it is extremely difficult being pregnant and having an active toddler (been there done that) but if you don't start now your life is going to be eve... |
| How old should my son be in order for him to be able to clean himself in bath and after potty? |
I have been a child care provider for numerous years. Boys usually do not get themselves clean until about the age of 6 years of age, and same thing about after the potty. Some it takes longer beca... |
| How can I get my 3 year old daughter to be completely potty trained? |
I'm having the same prob with my 3 year old (as of march) daughter. She knows how to use the potty, but only goes when she feels like it. Its a total struggle. Nothing has motivated her to ... |
| What is a good way to teach kids to use their fork/spoon? |
Hve her use her fork or spoon on a favorite dish. Praise her everytime she uses her spoon, remove the dish when she starts using her hands (without saying anything.) After a few moments (she will... |
| How do you encourage reading and spelling readiness? |
Assuming the child already knows the alphabet, the answer is to read, read, read! Read to your child, especially books that have repetitive patterns such as Eric Carle's "Brown Bear, Bro... |
| How do I get my 2 year old to stop biting? |
bite him back it usually always works, they dont know it hurts until you do it back to them! ... |
| What is the best way to get my toddler to stop slapping me in the face? |
My baby does this as well and I will often say ouch, that hurts mommy when you do that and then she will kiss my face and not do it again. If she persists though, I will put her down and say that s... |
| When and how did you start potty training your child? |
Sounds like your child is ready. When ever they start to let you know. Girls are much easier. Buy her a doll maybe that pees, Elmo's potty training DVD, a potty let her pick, stickers to re... |
| What is the best way to teach my 3 year old to read? |
Don't let those other parents fool you into thinking that their kids are gifted geniuses. Most kids don't have a clue at this age and they are probably exaggerating.
Start with your c... |
| How would I go about retrieving a toy car that has been flushed down the toilet? |
There's no way you can reach it without removing the toilet. If it hasn't caused any backup in your apartment, it has probably moved on down the line. There's no way of knowing wher... |
| How do you handle it when your 3 year old has a nuclear meltdown? |
When I see my kids start to have a meltdown, I say "I understand that you are mad or frustrated but it is NOT acceptable to (hit your sister, hit mom, throw food, etc). I am placing you on tim... |
| What can you do to stop your kid from pooing on the carpet? |
The only right reason for beginning to potty train your child is that your little one has show an actual interest in using the potty. You will also find that when your child is ready, potty trainin... |
| What age do children typically start walking? |
I think this truly depends on the baby. My friend's babies both walked before their first birthdays. However, my son didn't start walking until the day before he turned 18 months.
If he&... |
| How do you tell if your baby is bow legged? |
They often bow outwards. Bones do not become fully ossified until two years of age, and even then they are still pretty pliable. I would ask your pediatrician to refer you to a good orthopedist who... |
| How can I help my son to stop having accidents when training him? |
Hi,
Im in the same boat as you!My lad is 3 next week and finally hes ready to train, and i've been doing it on and off for the past month. He'd wear underpants one day, and then the ne... |
| How do I convince my son to get potty trained? |
But don't forget to look at the biggest obstacle first...preschool. A big change like that can cause reverting potty behaviors. He is probably not feeling as ready to be a big boy as he was ... |
| How should I break my daughter from the pacifer? |
When I was a toddler, my mom took a safety pin and attached my pacifier to my pillow case. She told me that I was a big girl, and I didn't need it all the time, but I could suck on it when I w... |
| How good of a swimmer should I expect my four old to be? |
4 year olds typically can't swim one stroke and are satisfied with paddling in the pool. Tell you wife to stop being so damned pushy before she turns your child off swimming or any sports tota... |
| What are sone good questions to ask when interviewing a preschool? |
Here are some things to think about:
What is the ratio of kids to teachers?
Can you observe a class for a few minutes?
Is there an indoor gross motor room? Outdoor play area? Ask to see both
Do... |
| Can I have some help with a child who refuses to listen to anyone? |
How old is he? He needs discipline from his mom in the most part and she needs to be consistent. He is used to getting his way eventually or getting by without listening and that needs to stop. The... |
| How do I get my 1 yr old to walk on her own? |
Do not force any baby to do something it is not yet ready for. She will do it in her own time. Some babies dont walk til they are 16 months old.
Different babies work on different things and maybe... |
| What is a reasonable rate to charge for in-home daycare? |
I use to work at an in home day care and the lady that I worked for charged $150 a week for the older children ( ages 3-5) and $125 a week for the infants and toddlers. But its really up to you. A... |
| How to get rid of urine smell out a matress? |
If the area is still damp, sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda on the mattress. This will tackle the smell as well as the wetness.
If it's dry and you still notice a smell, use white... |
| How could a person start a class for young kids- to teach art? Maybe weekly for a couple hours a week? |
well you could either do it as a business, in which case you need to get a business plan together (space that you would do this, age of kids, how many per class, figure out costs ie. rates, costs o... |
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