General discussion - Mom and Dad Esq.

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally posted by Threads
Blood sugar is another key in kid management - that sugar boom and bust cycle is hard to live with. If you can work in a little more protein/and or fats into the midday meal it can help smooth out the blood sugar. Peanut butter is a good standby, or whole milk yogurt, sunflower seeds . . .

Excellent advice! We have found snacks to definitely help, even a glass of orange juice.

I second Threads' advice.

[leagleaze]

Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
Big Crayons that are Even Washable!


(editted to say look to see that the 16 crayon set on the right is the same price as the 8 crayon set I linked to - sheesh!)

Thanks, but those are the ones I can find. The ones she wants are even bigger, like the size of those thick pieces of chalk our teachers used when we were kids.

I am wondering if they don't make them any more.

[viet_mom]

Another greed seed experienced a whinny stage related to giving up naps, but wasn't going back to the naps.

What do you mean "giving up naps"????? Exactly when do they "give them up". I rely on those naps on the weekends and will enter a whiny stage that never stops if those naps stop!

leagleaze,

A cautionary note on the crayons - someone got Little Ritz some that look similar to those on the website. He promptly bit off the tips and had a mouth full of large chunks of wax. (He is 20 months and still puts everything in his mouth). I had to reach in and remove them which made a complete mess. I know that the website says ages one to four, but I think that this is hazardous for some children (those that still put everything in their mouth) from a choking standpoint and could probably happen with any waxy crayon.


viet_mom,

Agreed on the naps. I don't know what I would do without Little Ritz's three hour nap.

[baltassoc]

Originally posted by leagleaze
The ones she wants are even bigger, like the size of those thick pieces of chalk our teachers used when we were kids.

Looks like from Crayola's website that those are the biggest Crayola makes.

I wonder if you are falling victim to perspective. You know, suddenly the giant lunch room at your old elementary school doesn't look nearly as big when you walk in as an adult.

Anyway, if there is one in your area, IKEA sells a set of crayons that may be bigger.

Also, this may fit the bill - it's hard to tell from the picture, though:

Stackables (TM)

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally posted by viet_mom
What do you mean "giving up naps"????? Exactly when do they "give them up". I rely on those naps on the weekends and will enter a whiny stage that never stops if those naps stop!

Some give them up before they hit two, but three to four is more common.

A couple other post-nap transition techniques: one mastered by many pre-schools is the "quiet time". Spread a blanket on the floor and take a five minute, nonsleeping, quiet break. Parents welcome to participate. A favorite for our littlest is the car ride. Littlest greed seed won't nap at home anymore, but will fall alseep in the car seat if taken for a drive. So errands are saved up for that whiny period; when the whines begin, it's into the car and drive around while greed seed sleeps.

Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
Some give them up before they hit two, but three to four is more common.

My mom teaches 4yos and most of them still have an afternoon nap. The ones that won't nap will lie down with a book and usually stay quiet.

-TL

[dtb]

Originally posted by TexLex
My mom teaches 4yos and most of them still have an afternoon nap. The ones that won't nap will lie down with a book and usually stay quiet.

-TL

One of my sons just turned five, but in his preschool (when he was 4), they had at least one "rest time" a day (some of the kids would actually fall asleep).

I distinctly remember having "quiet time" in kindergarten, where we would all lie down on towels and rest.

[lawyer_princess]

Originally posted by Sidd Finch
My three-year old son is going thru a severe whiny/grumpy phase. He'll be fine, having a great time, then suddenly turn whiny, start moaning or screaming, whatever. Most of the time he's great. And when he's not, he's miserable. This is exhausting our capacity to say "just a stage,we'll ride it out."


Any advice????

While the frequency of attacks will diminish, the phase itself lasts until they turn 19.

[leagleaze]

Originally posted by baltassoc
Looks like from Crayola's website that those are the biggest Crayola makes.

I wonder if you are falling victim to perspective. You know, suddenly the giant lunch room at your old elementary school doesn't look nearly as big when you walk in as an adult.

Anyway, if there is one in your area, IKEA sells a set of crayons that may be bigger.

Also, this may fit the bill - it's hard to tell from the picture, though:

Stackables (TM)

Someone found them for me at office depot, so I am guessing crayola just doesn't make them any more, but other companies still do.

Thanks everyone.

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally posted by lawyer_princess
While the frequency of attacks will diminish, the phase itself lasts until they turn 19.

We currently have a teenage relative visiting. The teenage whiny factor is MUCH higher than the toddler whiny factor. And this teenager, at least, is much less capable of cleaning up after himself than the toddler as well.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally posted by TexLex
My mom teaches 4yos and most of them still have an afternoon nap. The ones that won't nap will lie down with a book and usually stay quiet.

L'il Ty sometimes declines to nap, but we can usually get things done around the house while he shrieks in his crib. I recommend a walkman.

playdough + airplane = good idea? bad idea?

I should add that many of the kids consistantly behave better for my mom than their own parents, so I wouldn't expect them to all lie down quietly at home with the same ease she gets them all to stay put.

-TL

Originally posted by Tyrone_Slothrop
playdough + airplane = good idea? bad idea?

Depends on your sense of honor. The playdough will, without a doubt, get crushed into the fabric of the chairs, smeared across the tray tables, and little bits crumbled into the interstices of the seat. But it will likely keep junior occupied.

We had some airplane success with the vinyl stickers (no glue, so you can put them on and off), but only with kid #2. It also helps to bring new toys and amusements, whatever they may be. Generally the novelty factor is good for an extra boost of time when compared to the same toy, previously owned.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Tyrone_Slothrop
L'il Ty sometimes declines to nap, but we can usually get things done around the house while he shrieks in his crib. I recommend a walkman.

playdough + airplane = good idea? bad idea?

BAD IDEA. If you are going to take it on the airplane, post the flight number so I can be absolutely sure I'm not on that flight.