Backpack: Preschooler, Puppets
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Need Air Travel Tips for Traveling with 4 Year Old
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on November 13, 2008
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My husband and I are traveling to Washington D.C. with our 4 year old daughter to see his mother for Thanksgiving. I haven't flown since '94 and this is my daughter's...
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- I'm a flight attendant for american and have traveled with my kids. i would check your car seat. and on america, we gate check the strollers so you could wheel her a...
- she's 4, so i'm not sure why an umbrella stroller is needed. my 3 year old has refused a stroller for at least a year now. If she's met the weight requirements, ta...
- TSA is supposed to be putting in "family" lines for security which should makes things move smoothly for you and more smoothly for those of us who do not travel with s...
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...
4 Year Old Acting up in Daycare-just Started, Please HELP!!!
Asked by A.L. from Austin
on July 16, 2010
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My four year old is just now starting to act up at daycare. He has been going to the same daycare since he was two years old. He has had transition problems (changin...
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- How is the new teacher with him? I remember my son was doing this years ago and I noticed one day when we were in the store the teacher came over and he started runni...
- HI A., This is so hard... I had to deal with some of this with my son and it's no fun to feel or be told that your son is a "problem." My advice is to meet with th...
- Something is going on at the daycare and you need to make a surprise visit.
Advice for a Long Car Trip with 2 Kids
Asked by A.V. from Duluth
on April 13, 2008
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I am looking for any advice or suggestions for taking a long car trip with a 2 year old and almost 4 year old. My husband and I are planning a trip for a family reunio...
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- I agree that doing most of your driving at night is a good idea. My boyfriend and I just drove to Florida for Spring Break (a 23 hour car ride) with our 5 children (a...
- Hi A., Don't know if this is an option or not, but when we use to take long trips with our little ones we would try to make most of the trip at night while they wer...
- I have two kids (and one on the way) and we took a trip to the Florida Keys this past New Year. Our trip was a total of 28 hours drive time and we made a couple stops ...
Help with Good Behavior in Public...
Asked by H.J. from Salt Lake City
on April 2, 2008
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We go to church on Sundays and there is a 1 hour block that we need the children to be more reverent. I am at a lost there are 3 so I usually end up with the baby and ...
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- Hi H., I have two grandchildren 2 and 4, and our church has an awesome children's program. If you would like a little peace of mind and time to worship, Southeast Chr...
- H., Wow! I am SO glad that I am not alone on this situation. :) I have a 4 yr old and a 2 yr old and one on the way. I have tried many things, and just recently I ...
- I have no intention to have my daughter attend service with me until she is five years old. Making a 2 yr old sit through an hour of service is not a reasonable expec...
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 ...
Occupying Young Kids on a Long Flight
Asked by K.O. from San Diego
on May 7, 2009
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Next month our family will bw moving to Korea. This will involve a 13 hour flight. Though I've managed flights with with my kid before, never one this long. I'm lookin...
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- Hi K.- The longest flight that I have been on with my kid's is probably 6 hours but what I did was get a new backpack with tons of pockets. I would buy new cheapy ...
- Some things we do- Playdough (bring small containers and they can play on the tray tables) Have your childs pillow and blankets from home DVD player and headphones ...
- For your 4 year old, I would try the Leapster gaming system. My daughter got hers, a month before she turned 4 year. She still loves it 2 years later. I hear that p...
What Are You Doing with Your Kids This summer.....ideas Needed !!!!
Asked by D.C. from Dallas
on May 16, 2010
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I'm in desperate need of activities to do with my 9 and 3 year old.
I've planned movie theater visits (Toy Story 3, Marmaduke, Shrek) and a visit to the Zoo.
We ...
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- We got a zoo pass and will be getting a texas parks pass(hiking, camping, fishing, swimming, picnic- it is really worth it- I think it's about $45). Chores in the m...
- Have you checked out your local rec center? I am signing the kids up for Soccer this year and possibly gymnastics. There are SO many choices -- and makes easy and c...
- The Arboretum is a great place to go - they have Peter Rabbits houses on exhibit right now. Pump it up has a lot a drop in jump times Free storytime & movies, etc a...
Plane Activities for 18 Month Old
Asked by J.S. from Boston
on April 18, 2009
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I am going to california next month and need a little help. I will be flying with my 4 year old and 18 month old. Can anyone suggest some good activities for my younge...
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- Think of things that take time to do, like stickers (hand them to 18 m/o and show where to put them). Another interesting idea is a deck of cards. Though they won'...
- J., I like the dollar books at dollars stores and the dollar aisle at Target. If they get lost I don't care. Also magna doodle is good for drawings and a non mess...
- Stickers, snacks, picture books that are appealing to her. You may end up reading A LOT! There are short podcasts you can get for free at iTunes of Sesame St Word of...
Ideas Please!!
Asked by C.S. from Salt Lake City
on July 20, 2009
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We're leaving on a road trip to Oregon in a few days and we're driving. A year ago I wouldn't have even worried one bit about it but my almost 3 year old hates his car...
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- It sounds like you are pretty prepared. I take my kids on a road trip from Utah to southern California quite a lot (once a year sometimes more), and that is a 10-12 ho...
- I have young son who don't like to be still either. We don't have a dvd player so I have to be creative to keep them busy. My favorite car tricks are.... giving them...
- We just got back from OR last week. My son also hates his car seat. The DVD player was what saved us. We also had a new ribbon book from grandma that he enjoyed. ...
