byrddayona

@byrddayona (5)

United States • Age 42

Joined myLot 16 years ago

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Incompetent pediatricians!

celia4evr @celia4evr (209) • United States 21 Jun 08

Taking my son to the pediatrician has become quite an unpleasant event for me. They always tell me that my son is so short and his weight is so low. He has now fallen into the 4th percentile for his age. They try to question if...

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byrddayona I believe that you are your childs only advocate. Most pediatricians see them for five minutes. Measure this and that, and then send you on your way. I have sat in a doctors office telling them something was wrong with my baby, and they didn't take me...

25 Jun 08

activities with kids

byrddayona @byrddayona (5) • United States 25 Jun 08

I am wondering what activities you do with your 1 year old. My 18 month old and I play pat-a-cake, sing itsy bitsy spider, and read. We also somtimes pretend like shes a baby, or I'll pretend like I'm a baby and she'll take that...

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Do you read to your children?

tanniebabe78 @tanniebabe78 (2934) • United States 23 Jun 08

If so how often and when? If not, why not? Do you keep reading and reading or do you stop when they beg you to "read it again" or "read another one"? I try to read to my children every day. Hannah is one and getting her legs...

children and books

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byrddayona I read to my 1 year old everyday. She (like yours) isn't always interested. Sometimes I just name pictures in the book, or count something in the book. If she doesn't want to look anymore I let her down and play. Reading should be a pleasant fun experience. I...

25 Jun 08

Childproof Your Home

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 24 Jun 08

Knowing that many of the young people here on myLot are parents of small children, I thought this topic was one that should be dealt with. We hear almost daily of children being injured in the home due to accidents that could have...

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byrddayona Childproofing your home is very important. While I believe the best way to prevent accidents is through good old fashion supervision. Making sure your home is safe so that you can attend to other household things is important. I have noticed lately that...

25 Jun 08

Rewards for potty, or no?

katsmeow1213 @katsmeow1213 (28717) • United States 25 Jun 08

I've always been against giving rewards for going potty, as it seems the child would always expect rewards, even when they're 5 or 6... which just seems foolish. Do you believe in giving a reward for going potty, or do you just...

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byrddayona Yes, I firmly believe in rewards. However, you also have to do something that is motivating to the child. For some children simple praise is motivating enough. For some, a piece of candy, for others a sticker. You have to find what is motivating for the child...

25 Jun 08