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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 ...
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...
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...
Tips for Traveling with Very Active Toddler
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on May 12, 2009
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I will be traveling on an airplane with my 20 month old son for the first time next week and would love some tips on how to distract him as he is VERY active and does ...
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- Sounds like my son. :) Depending on the diaper situation (poo vs just pee), I found it a lot easier to sometimes change his diaper at the seat. Other than that, the ...
- First of all, get to the airport early. Stay calm. Make sure you have a bathroom break right before boarding and at the same time give your son a clean diaper. Pack...
- If you can, get one of those "premium economy" seats with the extra legroom. United has given them to us for free since we're travelling with a kid; on other airlines...
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...
Need Help with Air Travel
Asked by C.B. from Chicago
on March 11, 2009
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Hi Moms! I am flying with my 18 month-old son to Phoenix in three weeks. He is extremely active and loves to run around. Although I have flown with him before, I ha...
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- For flying- I've had great success using 1/2 dose of Motrin plus 1/2 dose of Benadryl. Helps them sleep! Otherwise, bring along a thousand little stickers and a lot ...
- We've gotten a lot of milage out of re-usable sticker books. Whenever I fly with my toddler, I take enough diapers to last a day and *plenty* of food too-- otherwis...
- I have done a flight like that as well C., My son was about the same at the time and it was from Ca to Michigan. I got a Gerber Baby Harness with a leash. I didn'...
Ideas for the Plane
Asked by A.L. from Dallas
on July 23, 2007
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We are going on vacation soon and wanted to know if anyone had ideas to keep my three daughters happy and occupied while on the plane for 3 hours. My girls are ages 4 ...
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- I think Kathy D. has a great idea. We also traveled with our daughters very early on. The DVD player goes a long way as long as you have headsets. Some other great t...
- We have a 15 month old and her first flight was when she was 8 months old and have had several since them. Be sure to have a bottle (breast milk/formula for babies is...
- My sister makes these really cute Spy Bags that keep kids entertained for quite a while. She has rave reviews on them as well. http://www.BumblebeeBaby.etsy.com ...
12 Hr Road-trip with 15 Month Old
Asked by L.Y. from Minneapolis
on September 24, 2007
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My 15 month old daughter and I will be going on a 12-hr road trip with my sister and brother in-law next week. Since my husband can't make it, I will be the only one e...
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- I think the key is having lots of different things so you can switch when she loses interest in one thing. I have not taken a 12 hour trip but many many shorter trips...
- One thing that gets us through is the DVD player. Ours is built in but they portable ones that are quite cheap now too. We watch baby einstein on them and it works w...
- I have done a 12 hour trip to our hometown in Canada while my 3 little ones were 9 months and this summer at 22 months so I totally can relate! The number one thing I ...
Favorite "Sibling-to-be" Books?
Asked by A.D. from Kansas City
on June 12, 2009
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Hi there!
Just wanted to know if any of you have a favorite "big sibling to be" book or video?
My daughter just turned 2 and will become a big-sister when she is aro...
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- Our first two were 21 months apart and now we are expecting # 3 which will be 26 months from the second child. We really like "Now we have a baby" by Lois Rock. Cute...
- My oldest daughter daughter was given "I'm a big sister" by her grandma and that book has been read over and over and over. She was 3 when my 2nd daughter was born. It...
- My son was almost 3 when we had our second, and we liked the book "I'm a big brother." They have the "sister" variety too! It talks about the special things a big bo...
