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Flying with 4 Year Old for the 1St Time
Asked by J.W. from Peoria
on June 3, 2009
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In a few days my daughter and I will be flying out on vacation. She has never flown before. I have a backpack set up with toys that she picked out. Any other sugges...
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- Skip the benadryl. She's old enough to be entertained and distracted. The portable DVD player is a godsend. Good idea on the backpack with toys, I'd also stash some...
- I'd suggest to bring one or two new toys/activities in case there are delays or she gets bored with the ones she already has. Make them a surprise.
- I understand the situation about not wanting to give your child medicine, but aching ears is not a good thing. We traveled with my 18 month old grand and they suggest...
What to Do with the Piles and Piles of School Artwork?!
Asked by N.C. from Tucson
on November 4, 2008
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I'm desperately trying to get a handle on the chaos in my house that has gotten out of hand since my fourth baby was born in September. I am able to organize most thi...
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- I started to experience the same problem when my daughetr turned 3. When I went through the art I had to decide if it was a milestone piece or just something I felt I...
- Hi N., I can feel for you. At one time I had all five of my kids in grades K-7. We had pictures and projects every where. I got a box for each child to put al...
- Oh my goodness! I read the best idea years ago! You line it all up or set it out in some way, and TAKE PICTURES! There! You have a record of it. You can look back and ...
What to Do About Son Acting Out in School
Asked by C.C. from Seattle
on December 15, 2009
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My son started all-day kindergarten this year, and all sorts of issues have arisen since he began. He is normally HIGHLY independent, but also tends to be a very happy...
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- Vitamin D ? Are you kidding ? You need to understand the symptoms of S.A.D. to know that your son's behavior has nothing to do with that or a lack of Vitamin D. Her...
- First I'd like to say that while this is a great place to turn for help, it is absolutely appalling to see someone jump on someone else for something they have said or...
- C., I've worked with children for more than 16 years, and when ever a child I'm working with has changes in behavior like this I immediately change their sleeping h...
Any Advice on Instilling Good Study Habits in Kids?
Asked by J.H. from Sacramento
on August 19, 2008
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My own parents were completely hands off when it came to my homework when I was a child. As a result, I don't know much about supervising my 2nd grader while she does...
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- Hi J.~ I don't think I'll be adding anything new to this discussion, but rather just to reinforce the advice you've already been given. I have a 2nd grader and our...
- Hi J., I am a middle school teacher and I am soooooo glad that you recognize the importance of establishing good study habbits now... by the time she gets to 7th gr...
- I'm a teacher and the advice I share is primarily around setting up a consistent routine. Come home, have a snack, get the homework done and then play. Obviously thi...
Good Videos for a 21 Month Old Toddler on Overseas Flight
Asked by A.M. from Great Falls
on March 28, 2009
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I am taking my 21 month old baby to Italy with my Mom on a vacation this May. We did not reserve a seat for my child but we are in a row of three seats, she with the e...
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- My little boy has love Elmo's World since he was 18 months. He is now two. He could watch it for hours! He also likes Curious George.
- My son 22 months can't get enough of Blue's clues. I love it because it's educational and has taught him so much. Good luck, I honestly can't imagine taking him that far.
- Baby einstien are great. I love signing time with my kids too. The episode first signs is a great place to start. Good luck with your flight. I would go to Italy i...
Need Your Favorite Dvds to Engage My 2 Year Old Toddler on 12 Hour Flites
Asked by J.R. from Miami
on July 21, 2010
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Dear Mommas,
We are taking an international trip this Fall. While I hope our then 2 year old will sleep, realistically he will be awake during a good portion. Thus...
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- at that age my kids slept for the most part. then spent a lot of time using doodle board. then we'd play games, i'd make a bad drawing and ask them to guess what it wa...
- Curious George (they sell collections of the TV episodes), Little Einsteins, Thomas and The Wiggles. Just a note as we travel a lot and allow my son to use his DV...
- I am in agreement with one of your other responses that says to give up the educational for entertainment factor on this sort of occasion. A flight this long could be ...
Air Travel with a Toddler
Asked by H.B. from Dallas
on April 9, 2008
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Hello, ladies. I am flying for the first time since I was a child, next week. I am 6 1/2 mos pregnant and I am taking along my rambuncious 2yr old. I need all the ...
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- It is a grandma here with some ideas... I would cut up from the Parade part of the newspaper or circulars or parenting/childrens magazines junk mail stickers or wh...
- My son (now 4) took his first trip at about 3 months of age. When he was 2 we went to Hawaii -- a 9 hr flight nonstop from DFW -- and he flew wonderfully. Since he's b...
- Will you 13 year old be travelling with you and your 2 1/2 year old? I hope so, because she will be a big help for you. Bring LOTS of snacks (and toys/games/portable ...
Flying with a 2 Year Old!
Asked by T.C. from Dallas
on September 4, 2007
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I am taking my 2 year old son on his first trip that will require a plane ride. I'm not really sure what to expect and I was hoping someone would have some advice. A...
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- We've flown with my daughter (who just turned 3) several times. It sounds like you've already gotten good advice about activities and the booster seat (we tried it on...
- Hi- I've been flying with my son since he was 5 months old (he is now 5 years old). And, like you, I travel by myself as my hubby hates to fly. Here are some thin...
- Hi T., The best thing to keep my 2 yr old occupied is her portable DVD player and lots of movies. As long as you keep the volume reasonable, they dont have to have ea...
Seeking Ideas to Occupy 18 Mo/old During Long Plane Ride
Asked by M.B. from Salt Lake City
on April 24, 2008
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My husband and I are planning a trip to West Africa this June. My husband will be going over before us so I will be flying alone with my 18 mo old. My daughter was b...
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- One of the items that we use for occupying our kids at church is a Fisher Price Doodle Pro. It's a magnetic drawing pad that can be drawn on over and over. The recomme...
- A ROLL OF SCOTCH TAPE worked for us for an hour or so...sticky, interesting, fine motor skills, sticks anywhere, easy to clean up, cheap!
- Well, it seems that there are so many responses that when I respond, it just seems like another answer in the shuffle.I try to make an impact though. My answers are us...
Suggestions for Plane Trip
Asked by L.F. from Dallas
on May 3, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
I'm taking a trip to Atlanta in June with my 23 month old and I am needing suggestions on what to bring with us to do on the plane. I am bringing the car...
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- A couple of small new toys that she hasn't seen. Make sure you bring a small blanket for her because you don't want to use the ones on the airplane. (reused and reuse...
- I took photos of family we were going to see and familiar people...we taped them to the seat in front of us. We also got a magnet toy that has the Dora or Princess tha...
- Here are some great suggestions: 1. mini-bubbles (the kind you get at weddings) 2. stickers- we stick them on the seat in front of us and they come off very easily...
