Raising Boys - RaisingThem Group RSS Feed http://www.raisingthem.com/groups/ Tue, 13 May 2008 21:34:22 -0400 Tue, 13 May 2008 21:34:22 -0400 RaisingThem RSS Feeds http://www.raisingthem.com/images/logo.gif http://www.raisingthem.com/ http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/48240/ That is some good advice! My mom told me the same thing... she said not to worry because the day he enters Kindergarten, he should be good to go! (o: Pushing is the worst thing you can do, I'm sure, as with any other challenge/task. ... Mon, 12 May 2008 11:41:31 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/48240/ My son was 1 month from being 3 when he potty trained and I really think he did it because he was ready, I tell everybody he decided not me, and what really helped was being around other kids his age that were potty trained, which is hard being ... Mon, 12 May 2008 07:55:24 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/44317/ Hey girls-join the club! We all love them (yes we do) but do they make us crazy? Everyday! Happy Mother's Day! Angie Sun, 11 May 2008 09:26:06 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/48240/ Ugh. I stress over potty-training for some reason! My son is 19 months, and not even close to the peeing-scheme. I worry! I hope we both have good luck soon! Sat, 10 May 2008 23:34:27 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/47869/ Angela, He isn't missing love as he wants to share it with everyone. You just need to teach him that the hugs and kisses that are for family are different than the hugs and kisses for friends. ... Sat, 10 May 2008 17:01:39 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/46932/ He started going nuts again yesterday and started tugging on his ear, so off to the doc we went to find out that he is teething on his molars. No ear infection. ... Sat, 10 May 2008 16:36:34 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/48240/ Does your son go in and watch your husband use the toilet? that is one of the best ways for a boy to learn. you will also need to ask on a regular basis if he needs to go. ... Sat, 10 May 2008 14:02:54 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/48240/ How can you get 2 year old boys to potty train? My son will pee on the potty once in a blue moon. But not everyday. Sat, 10 May 2008 13:54:46 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/46932/ Well, he started doing better right away and then he caught a cold. Poor guy. He doesn't scream like he did that day. I guess it just scared me because he never did it before. Thanks for everyone's tips. ... Thu, 8 May 2008 15:09:40 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/43883/ I haven't read through anyone else's so sorry if this is repetative! I believe it's about balance and setting priorities as a family. There's nothing wrong with a little playstation now and then, maybe even setting a standard for it daily... ... Thu, 8 May 2008 14:17:34 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/44078/ We keep more of a routine than a schedule. It has worked well for us all as a family and since it's not a schedule, per say, we can allow ourselves to be more flexible. ... Thu, 8 May 2008 14:12:28 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/43269/ Hey Jamie. First off, good job getting through his ear infection! Those can be rough times for everyone, to be sure. It may be that your little guy has worked himself into an ugly habit that you (and husband?) are going to have to help him break. ... Thu, 8 May 2008 14:03:11 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/46932/ A few things came to my mind based on our 19mo. old and his sudden cries. He also is much like you describe your son with a little fussing, but basically calm and happy. 1. Ear infection. ... Thu, 8 May 2008 13:55:20 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/46932/ I was thinking night terrors too since you mentioned doing this from waking up. Also, just having the ear infection might warrant a trip to the pediatrician to be sure the infection is all gone. ... Thu, 8 May 2008 09:52:29 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/47903/ My son is 20 months old and we have been brushing his teeth with a real toothbrush for about 4 months. We were using the finger brush, but now he seems to cry and scream when we are brushing his teeth. ... Thu, 8 May 2008 08:33:02 -0400