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Updated Feb 13, 2012

Q: Won't Be Home on Halloween-how to Inform Trick or Treaters.    —Silver Spring, MD

"I will be out of town on Halloween night and the lights in (and outside) my home are timed to go on at night. Any ide..."

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Do not put a sign on the door saying you are out of town for the whole night. You have several options. 1. change the timer on the outside light to later. 2. kids c...

Ask a neighbor to put a bowl of candy on the porch so people think you are out trick or treating and ask if a neighbor can watch your house. Additionally, put a sig...

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Q: Elephant Rides-safe or Not for 21 Month Old?    —Silver Spring, MD

"We are planning a vacation to asia that includes a visit to an elephant training place. My husband and I are disagree..."

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I would, as long as I was up there to hold her on my lap. But then, I'm a little more adventurous than some. I've always tried to get my boys to try new things. I don'...

My son and I rode elephants in Thailand and it was great. He was about the same age as your daughter and was fine with it. You will sit right beside her and it's qui...

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Q: Packing    —California, MD

"We are leaving next Wednesday for 6 days in New Orleans! I am so excited, and this will be my kids first airplane rid..."

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It's a similar thought, but I have a set of nylon packing cubes. They are like flat zippered puches that usually come in three sizes. I got mine at the Container Sto...

I once knew someone who would only take the absolutely needed items in 1 carry on through the airport (medications and such). All other luggage was shipped to destina...

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Q: Sesame Place or King's Dominion    —California, MD

"We have 3 young kids (5, 4, and 2) and are supposed to be going to Sesame Place next weekend just to get away. My hus..."

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We have been to Sesame Place and didn't like it much. It is mostly water rides and if it is a warm weekend the lines are so long that you can't get on many things. I t...

For that age group - definitely Sesame Place. I personally LOVE Kings Dominion but cannot justify bringing my 6 y/o's there when they can only ride a small portion of...

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Q: Ideas for First Time Travel with Child?    —West River, MD

"Anyone have any suggestions for a first time air travel with a 3 year old?"

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Do not pack the things like strollers, packnplays etc. if you can just rent them when you get there or buy an "umbrella stroller" for the $20. IT WILL totally save you...

I travel with my little one often. Here are some tips that get me through. I bring along a backpack and his umbrella stroller. Although Stephen doesn’t sit in his...

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Q: Single Mom Moving to Another State    —Hyattsville, MD

"Hey Ladies, I am a single mother of 2 boys ages 10 and 4mon. I have been in a 5yr nightmare with the father of my ..."

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what's more important -- the safety and happiness of you and your children? If your family loves and supports you, why wouldn't they help you make a change now? Can ...

Move to PA and don't look back. You know what is best for you and your son. You know what you have to do. You actually spelled it out. As for your supportive family in...

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Q: Train Travel with 3 Kids    —Arlington, VA

"Hi Mamas! Is it crazy to think I could survive a 21 hour train trip with my 3 children? My husband will be unable t..."

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Hi J.! I travel with my 5 children. I have 3 boys and 2 girls. Try going to the dollar store and making up a goodie bag. Just little cheap toys and activities. Ev...

If you decide to take the train bring lots of blankets. My mother-in-law just took the train to visit us and said it was freezing in the coach car. Good luck with your...

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Q: Climbing Out of Pack N Play    —Fairfax, VA

"My 2 yo started climbing out of her pack 'n play on our latest trip. She only got a small bump on the chin, but she w..."

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At age 2 and all this activity, what makes you think your daughter can't have a jr bed or a mattres and boxspring on the floor. Let her know for a week or two that th...

S., I hate to say it, but another mom had it right. If she is climbing out, she is finished with it. You have two choices when visiting. We have used both. Get ...

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Q: 10 Hour Car Ride with 20 Month Old Toddler    —Baltimore, MD

"Does anyone have any suggestions for making a 10 hour trip more enjoyable (tolerable) for a 20 month old little boy? ..."

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Hey A., I traveled with 16 mth old daughter from Spain to England WITH my mother-in-law and lived to tell the tale! ;) My daughter enjoyed puppets at the time so I ...

http://JustSettling.com/Fairfax has Tips for Travelling with Chidlren in the Getting Away section... see if that helps...

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Q: Taking 4 Mo Old to Beach for First time..any Advice?    —Stephens City, VA

"We are leaving for the beach for a week with our 4 mo old little boy and I was wondering if there is any advice you a..."

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I found a bathing suit that covers the legs and arms and is made from an SPF 50 material. It is called splashkins by MadMax. So much is covered up by it that there is ...

Hi Noelle, Have a blast. The one item I wish I'd known about previously that's great for the beach...baby powder! It's great at removing the sticky sand. I keep r...

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