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If your GROWN granddaughter treated your daughter terrible, would you still assoc. with your gr.daughter??

  • Posted on January 6, 2011 at 12:18 pm

The daughter swears that she doesn’t know why her daughter is treating her this way. The daughter is dying & her daughter said she doesn’t care! Maybe I should mention that when the granddaughter was growing up, they gave her almost anything she wanted, within reason. Her mom even got a loan to pay for her daughter’s wedding – (maybe that part is normal, I don’t know.) The daughter was never on drugs, never an alcoholic & never a prostitute.
The granddaughter is about 30 yrs. old & thank goodness she is not mine!

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Help My 1 yr old granddaughter doesn’t eat?

  • Posted on November 19, 2010 at 9:23 pm

I had my 1 yr old granddaughter eating at least 1 jar of baby food at a meal sitting back before she was ever 1 but then my son and daughter inlaw started giving her exciting new baby snacks and cheetos and dry cocoa puff cereal and sugary snacks which I told them to not be over doing as she started refusing her food when I had her on the weekends, they claimed out of nowhere she started fighting and tossing fits when they tried to feed her so they just let her have snacks. Now I can’t even get her to eat for me without her tossing a fit, I only get maybe about 3 bites in her and she fusses and tosses fits the whole time which I have never had to struggle to get any of my kids to eat at this age. I am worried she is not getting enough nutrients outside of drinking a bottle which she wont even drink out of a sippy cup yet. What does a Grandmother do?

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My granddaughter is 3 and sees her father on an irregular basis. Do you think this is more stressful…?

  • Posted on August 17, 2010 at 8:17 pm

My daughter married a man who abandoned them 2 years ago. He is an alcoholic and very undependable. My daughter has 100% custody (physical and legal) and is a wonderful mother. She has allowed her ex to see his daughter, only when he is sober and she is there to supervise, but when he’s on a binge, he makes plans with his daughter then forgets them. She loves her daddy and he loves her. Do you think it would be less stressful to never see her father or continue to be disappointed? I’m not saying what my opinion is so please, don’t be rude
I’m curious as to how much disappointment and mistrust figure into the equasion.

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Potty Training Girls – Is it Much Different Than Potty Training Boys?

  • Posted on July 1, 2009 at 9:05 pm

I’ve been potty training girls – and boys – for the last three decades I can tell you with great confidence that there is very little significant difference between the two. In fact, the approach is exactly the same.

For instance, you’ll need to make sure that your daughter is chronologically and developmentally ready. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that most normal, healthy toddlers are ready for potty training between 16 and 27 months (18 months is the average).

However, experts are also careful to point out that developmental maturity is a much better indicator of readiness than is chronological age.

Following are several signs that your daughter is ready.

She might:

* Recognize simple words and phrases such as, “pee pee,” “poop,” “potty,” etc. * Demonstrate awareness of her body parts (and others’) – especially genitals * Imitate others – especially Mom, Dad and siblings

* Dress or undress herself

* Express her need for independence – For instance, I knew my granddaughter, Sevy, was “there” as soon as she starting saying, “Sevy can do it!” many times a day. (As a matter of fact, she said it so often I told her that her name should be “Sevy-Can-Do-It”!

As I indicated, these are just a few of the many clues you’re likely to witness. However, if you have questions regarding this, I suggest that you consult with your pediatrician or take one of the many potty training assessment quizzes found on the Internet.

Once you’re sure that it time to potty train your little girl, you’ll want to arm yourself with a solid plan of action – in other words, a potty training system that will help you achieve your goal (no diapers!) successfully, joyfully, and completely.

Fortunately, achieving great results with any potty training system is not dependent on fancy potty chairs, toys, or dolls. They’re simply not necessary. However, there’s certainly no harm in providing a few extras, if you’d like.

Here are a few “nice-to-have” potty training tips specifically for little girls.

1. Outfit your daughter in dresses during potty training. Why pull down pants, undo buttons, or unzip zippers when your little one has to use the potty? Instead, use potty training as an opportunity to make your little girl feel pretty and make it easier on you to get them to the potty on time!

2. Allow your daughter to choose her “big girl” underwear. Why not celebrate this wonderful rite of passage with a shopping trip to your local department store for pretty underwear? Your little girl will love picking out her favorites and you’ll have a natural opportunity to talk with her about potty training. Everyone wins…

3. Consider purchasing potty books specifically developed for little girls. There are many great potty books and DVDs available on the Internet and in stores – some are quite general, while others are strictly for girls. Are these books mandatory? No – at least not in my opinion. However, if you’re set on purchasing one, it makes sense to buy one that comes closest to what your child will experience.

Bottom line – Potty training girls is identical in methodology to potty training boys. Yes, there are several minor differences, but the approach, support, timing, and need for consistency are all the same. I wish you great success and joyful potty training!

Mary E. Eule, BA, MS is a professional writer and researcher who has spent the last three decades helping parents potty train their children in 48 hours or less. She is the developer of the BRIEFS potty training system and author of the e-book, “The Official BRIEFS Potty Training Guide.” Visit her website: http://www.AskThePottyTrainer.com to purchase her e-book, download her free potty e-course or to get more free information about potty training girls.

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