Help! I have to babysit this week?
Anna Banana asked:
My neighbor has to go on a business trip and she asked me to watch her kids so I said yes. They are two 1.5 year old twins (Two girls) and a 2 year old boy. Well I have gone to their house and they are very spoiled kids(But mostly the little boy). My question is what should I do because for example today I brought them to my house and got them a little snack. The twins still need high chairs so I was putting them in there when the little boy said that he had to potty.I took him to the bathroom (His mom gave me his potty chair) and told him to go ahead. I went to check on the twins and they were fine so I grabbed a drink. I was waiting for him and when he came out he said there was stuff on the floor so I went and checked and all of my shampoo was on the floor. I refused to believe that he did this because he can be super sweet, so I just cleaned it up. But later when we were watching a little T.V he went to my room where his sisters where napping in their cribs. He came back out with a grin on his face. They both started crying so I ran as fast as possible to see what was wrong. Apparently I was very stupid by leaving a little step stool near their cribs. Their little faces were scratched a little so I asked him what happened. He just said that he scratched them. I asked him why and he just said because he felt like it. When I told him that wasn’t very nice he said that he didn’t care. He also yelled at me saying “You’re Not My Mommy!” and left the room. What should I do about the three of them. First about the twins because their faces look red. And the little boy. What should I do because I don’t think I can ground him or anything. Thanks in advance.
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Categories: Kids Step Stools Tags: Mommy, Shampoo, Two Girls
My Maltese sleeping in our bed has put a damper on our sex life, what to do ?
It is, what it is asked:
My adored 10 month old puppy sleeps in our bed . My bed is very high off the floor , I need a step stool . Bought him Doggie stairs and everything is fine until we want to be intimate. We put him on his doggie bed besides ours and remove his doggie stairs , well immediately he begins to bark continuously and jumps to try to get on our bed . Runs from one side to the nest barking and jumping and whining . Kills the moment and the mood .I mean who can concentrate!! Its been months and not sure how to handle this any longer . Have two children ( 15 and 10 yr old boys )at home and they awaken to ask why our pet is barking , Try to have him sleep with kids he will leave and come to my room. Try closing him out of our room until we are done and will scratch and bark at door . Have to be civil to my tentants downstairs cant allow him to bark so late at night . What to do ?
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Categories: Kids Step Stools Tags: Damper, Sleep, Stairs
Do you think my husband is cheating?
JT asked:
Husband is a great father and breadwinner but a terrible husband. We recently got in a fight where he screamed at me in front of my kids and threw their step stool at the wall and shattered it. All because he says I upset him before his club championship golf tourney and so he played badly. Now he won’t speak to me. He never buys any gifts, doesn’t pick up after himself, is verbally abusive, is obsessed with golf, and generally ignores me when he’s home. Recently I have developed a friendship with his best friend (b/c he’s never around). Sadly, I prefer the company of the friend to my husband anyway. The man is kind, attentive, interesting, and honest, qualities I wish my husband displayed. I feel my husband is actually pushing me towards this man, leaving us alone late night, sending us on errands together, inviting him to family outings. I fear my husband may be cheating and wants me to do the same with this man so he doesn’t have to feel bad about it or divorce. I know he wants to stay married b/c I am a great wife and mom. He even told me a couple of years ago that he would not leave me if I cheated on him. Who says something like that? Why? I am so confused.
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Categories: Kids Step Stools Tags: Club Championship, Friendship, Husband Cheating
Brushing a 2 year old’s teeth – any tricks of the trade?
cwrayvoa asked:
We have the Elmo toothbrush and toothpaste, he has his big boy step stool and he loves to “brush his teeth”. His idea of brushing is to suck the toothpaste of the toothbrush and then smile at himself in the mirror (it is very cute). However, his teeth are obvious not clean using his method. When I try and brush them the right way, he goes crazy. He won’t open his mouth and it is a struggle every time. I don’t want to turn him off from oral hygiene by forcing it on him but at the same time, his teeth need to be brushed. Any ideas?
We have been to the dentist and he cried the whole time that his teeth were being cleaned. He doesnt like to be forced to do anything he doesn’t want to do (like most kids).
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Categories: Kids Step Stools Tags: Elmo, Mirror, Whole Time
What is the best way to potty train?
Momto2inFL asked:
My son is 3 yrs old and we haven’t been very successful in the potty training department. I’ve tried a few different ways and had no success with them. But I did find that wearing undies or being naked does seem to get the best result than any other method. I’ve done reward systems (Tattoos, stickers, potty chart, M&M’s, toys) and they only work for a day or two before he loses interest.
We don’t use a small potty because he didn’t like it. He used it as a step stool so he does use the regular potty and does it pretty well. I’ve set the timer and gone to “try” to use the bathroom every 45 mins. (Not sure if that’s too short/long a period of time). I’ve limited his liquids before bed and he wakes up dry.
The mornings aren’t really a problem with using the potty as we’ve made it part of our routine. At times, yes, he will fight me on it. He’d rather go watch cartoons to which I tell him he can’t do that until he pees on the potty. (Kicking and screaming and tantrums are likely to happen at any given time)
Daycare is willing to help with potty training and I suppose my only chance is to send him in undies and just let him figure it out. (??) This morning at daycare they told me they are splitting up the 2 and 3 yr old kids. The 2 yr olds are non-potty trained and the 3 yr olds are all potty trained. Or, in my case, my 3 yr old son will be in the 2 yr old room until he’s potty trained. (And 2 other kids will be also)
My husband is furious about this but I have to say while I don’t like it, I understand it. A teacher won’t have time to stop class and change diapers when all other kids are able to get up and use the potty on their own. It takes up time. So instead, they’ll stick these kids, like our son, with the teacher who stops to change diapers as part of their day/routine.
A) Do you think it’s fair that they have now split the potty trained kids from the non-potty trained kids? (Just curious as far as my husband and my debate goes)
B) What was your best kept secret with potty training your child? What absolutely did NOT work for you and your child and what worked best for you and your child?
I could use all the help I can get right now! 
Categories: Kids Step Stools Tags: Different Ways, Potty Train, Potty Training