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Updated May 28, 2012

Q: Leaving Kids for a Week or More. Can I Do It????    —Springfield, MO

"Has anyone here left their kids for a week or more? My husband and I are saving up for a trip to Portugal, (where we ..."

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I did leave my children with my mother for a week. My son wasn't born yet at the time and I was scared. I haven't had the experience you have had but it was my first c...

Hi L., I know exactly what you are going through. When my son was 3-1/2, my husband and I had to travel to China for the adoption of our daughter. We had never been ...

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Q: Newly Potty Trained Going on Weekend Trip...    —Festus, MO

"My three-yr-old has been wearing underwear for three weeks now, only a couple accidents. He still sleeps in pullups b..."

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Sounds like some really good advice, I would take a jar with a lid or a small kids potty, thats what we did we have a mini van and sat it in the back and our grandda...

I took (and still take, though my kids have been potty trained for 3 years and for 6 months) a potty in the car. When it was really early on, I might put plastic pant...

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Q: Medical Permission Form    —Saint Peters, MO

"Hi there! Again, asking all of you ladies for help with a problem!! My hubby and I are going out of state and the g..."

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Ugh, the reason I hate traveling now is this! I've been on trips in and out of the country. All you need to do is write a basic permission note, giving the grandpare...

We have one and we used a format that we found online. It was just a couple of sentences. We did have it notarized because it was suggested and also because it made se...

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Q: Tips for Trip to Chicago?    —Kearney, MO

"Hello all - has anyone been to Chicago? My husband and I are planning a trip in late April and are hoping to hit som..."

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I loved the museum of science and industry it is so educational and interesting. They have excellent exhibits.

Try the downtown area...IF you love to shop & plan to get some in this is the spot! You create your own romance. Go to Victoria's Secret or some novelty store & pick y...

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Q: Please Help Me!!!! (St. Louis Relocation)    —Saint Louis, MO

"I am freaking out! My family is being relocated to St. Louis missouri in 1 month. I just found out today. I really ne..."

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Three other zip codes not yet mentioned (and these are very nice areas, but to the north of West County Center), 63141, 63132 and 63146. You also might want to pick...

I used to work in Westport and now live in North County. If I knew then what I know now I would have looked for a home in West County or South County. So the area yo...

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Q: Traveling Help    —Independence, MO

"I am flying next month with a 4 month old and by myself - is there any advice or help that anyone can pass along for ..."

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Just a little tip for the lil one's ears (I've even used this myself when flying if it gets bad!), just have the flight attendant put a hot, wet washcloth (squeeze the...

I flew all the time with my baby. The first time, he was three months old, and we traveled by plane regularly until he was about 18 months old. Younger ones are easier...

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Q: 1St Long Car Ride - How Will We Survive?    —Saint Louis, MO

"Hi moms! I need suggestions, advice or tips about traveling in the car with my 16 1/2 month old. My husband, daughter..."

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First Good luck. We have been in the military for 15 years and have gone home to Pennsylvania the day after Christmas every year so far. We are in Belleville, IL now...

no time to read all of the responses! But here's what's worked for my family: do the new toys,snacks, etc. BUT, individually wrap the items....even the snack packs....

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Q: I Am Afraid of Change!!!! Please HELP!    —Kansas City, MO

"I am seeking any suggestions on how to leave...I would like to relocate to Houston Tx.. I am married & my husband is ..."

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Does your mom still work or would she consider moving down there as well to be close to you and her grandkids? Maybe not necessarily in the same house (unless you wan...

Follow your friend, your mom will be ok. I am also 55 and I would love the opertunity to go to Texas and start over. My two boys are grown and have lives of there own....

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Q: Flying with a One Year Old    —Warrensburg, MO

"We will be flying soon and i am looking for suggestion on how to entertain my son on the flight and what to do for hi..."

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Don't forget a change of clothes for him and maybe for you if you can fit it. You never know what will spill. I like to put some toys away before the trip (or buy so...

Hey there T.! I fly out to California with my 3 year old and 10 month old quite a bit. I always bring a little carry-on back pack (the one's that have weels so he ca...

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Q: Traveling by Air Without Breastfed Baby    —Columbia, MO

"Does anyone have any experience traveling without your child while currently breastfeeding? I will be gone for a tot..."

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I am curious, this sort of thing has baffled me... thank you for asking this question!

I did this-- took cold packs with me and brought gallon ziplocks too- then I bought a thin cold carrier bag (they sell them at Walmart/Sams/etc and are just the thin l...

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