Choosing a Location
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Need an Opinion
Asked by R.H. from New York
on November 4, 2008
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Hi, I am struggling with an issue that my husband and I disagree on. Just wanted your opinion. My husband travels for work quite often. I feel that the kids should be ...
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- I think you are right, yes plans change and he may have to listen to the cries of "why do you have to go daddy?"but lets be honest, how can they as children feel safe ...
- Hi R., While i don;t have first hand experience with this, my dad used to travel alot and i remember my mom used to prep my brother and me prior to his leaving... s...
- You're absolutely right about advanced warning preparing the children to accept the departure of daddy. So, children will learn to understand overtime and later accep...
I'm Going on a Trip - Without the Kids.....
Asked by B.T. from Lansing
on March 19, 2008
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I have the chance to go on a 10-day trip with my mom and I really can't pass up this opportunity to spend some quality time with her this fall. I have two children (ag...
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- I would tell them now. Maybe over the summer you could help them make a scrapbook of places you will be going. Write to local chambers of commerce for information on...
- hi! My 3rd grade daughter will be switching schools this next school year in 4th grade, and I went through the same questions about when to tell her, because she too ...
- B. - Have a wonderful vacation with your mom. 1) Don't underestimate your kids! They will be fine without you. Let their self-confidence build up during these next ...
Advice for Air Travel with Infant
Asked by M.D. from San Francisco
on December 19, 2007
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Hello all!!
I have a question regarding air travel and sleep on vacation for other mom's out there. I am planning to take my 8 month old on two vacations in Februa...
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- A couple of years ago we took our son to Texas for vacation when he was 9 mos old and earlier this year we went to Texas again with our 2 sons (2 yrs and 3 mos). I st...
- Hi, M.. When my son was 1 yr. old we traveled to Florida, we brought his car seat with us so we got him a separate seat. When we traveled to Hawaii (he was 2 yrs. ol...
- Don't worry! It'll be great, and well worth it to have a lovely vacation. Nursing or bottlefeeding always makes my daughter fall asleep on the plane. If your baby u...
Would You Allow Your Daughter to Go on a Co-ed Camping Trip?
Asked by M.H. from Lansing
on July 6, 2011
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So I was dropping off a little girl who had spent the night at our house. Her 15 year old daughter was trying to convince her mom to allow her to go on a weekend campi...
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- I went on co-ed camping trips (my parents thought it was just me, my friend and her parents, but HER parents would let us pick up whoever and bring them) and it was no...
- Heck NO! My 15 year old daughter wouldn't even be allowed to be "dating". When I say dating I mean going out on their own. More than welcome to come over to our house ...
- I agree with no dating until 16 years old. I wasn't allowed and my daughter won't be either. Luckily for my parents, I didn't have my first boyfriend until I was 18. I...
Family Being Overbearing About Our Vacation & I Want to Cancel---Am I Crazy?
Asked by T.M. from Los Angeles
on May 2, 2011
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Our family lives on the other side of the country. We've planned a 10 day trip to the area where all of them lives. (FYI--Each set of Grands usually comes to our hous...
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- i haven't read all the responses, but i'm a firm believer in that you teach people how to treat you and boundaries are your friend :) i'd be exceptionally annoyed in ...
- You are planning a 10 day trip across country and yet your extended family members are being SELFISH, yes I said it. Go on your vacation and whoever shows up great and...
- No, I do not think you are crazy. I would be tempted to cancel as well. However, I probably wouldn't, because then I know *I* would feel guilty for not having the li...
Mother-In-Law Pushing for Family Vacation
Asked by A.T. from Washington DC
on March 23, 2010
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Good afternoon, ladies!
I've been married for 15 years (in April), and have one child (son) who is almost 9. My husband and I have not had any type of vacation sin...
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- Paid vacation to Disney World 1st vacation in 15 years Hello, Since you haven’t been on vacation for 15 years, why can’t you take two this year or comprom...
- I can see both sides. The only way I would NOT take the family vacation is if firm plans had already been made for you, your husband and your son. That being said, ...
- I can relate to your post. We have never had a just our family vacation in the 5 years since we have had kids. Every year though, we spend at least a full week with ...
Would You Pull Your Kid Out of School for Vacation?
Asked by A.S. from Eugene
on August 3, 2010
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My husbands work schedule it was really busy and we didn't take our vacation while the kids were out of school. The week he is able to go is the 3rd week of Sept. He...
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- I would pull my kids out for vacation and would enjoy SO MUCH!!!! It is your life, your kids.....the time spent with family and our loved ones is precious. Your kids ...
- I know you've already gotten a lot of replies but I had similar concerns last year when we took my 3rd grader and kindergartener out of school to go to DisneyWorld. I...
- i think its fine. Growing up my family didnt take that many vacations, in fact we took only one that I remember, and I was taken out of school for three days for it (I...
This Is Impossible!!
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on October 8, 2011
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My girls, 6 and 8, have spent the morning making their Christmas lists. You know what's on there?
-Tree seeds or saplings
-World Peace
-no more hungry kids
-cho...
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- Have you heard of Operation Christmas Child? It is a great program through the ministry Samaritan's Purse (they have a Facebook page). You pack a shoebox with al...
- Join them both to: 1. Amnesty International (world peace) 2. Green Peace (no more pollution) 3. Send out prayer requests for the fish (you can do this online) 4...
- I like the pen pal ideal. Maybe once a month, you can take them to volunteer somewhere. A soup kitchen, donate toys to orphanages, donate food to the drives, pick u...
Mother In-Law Issues
Asked by L.R. from College Station
on July 3, 2008
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My son is having his first birthday in about a week. Yesterday my husnabd tells me that his mother has invited more people to the party. We both have very big famili...
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- Unfortunately what's done is done. Although it's very frustrating that she took it upon herself to invite other guests, you don't want the two additional kids to feel ...
- I totally understand your sensitive situation. You are angry but when the party comes you will feel terrible if the kids that got something different then the others a...
- This is only the beginning of dealing with in-laws. Trust me on this one!!!! My inlaws are much more outgoing than I was. You can help her see your boundaries in a ...
Tent Camping with 6.5 Month Old
Asked by T.B. from Los Angeles
on April 11, 2008
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We are planning a tent (don't have one yet but would love suggestions on which one to purchase) camping trip to Morro Bay over Memorial Day weekend with our 6.5 month ...
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- Hi T.! I don't think it is a bad idea to go camping. I have a 4.5 month old now and we are planning on camping this July. This is our first baby too and I have hear...
- We took my son tent camping for the first time at 6 months. It was a blast! I would take a 6 or 8 man tent and a pack n play. Bring warm layers of clothes for bab...
- there is a lot of danger out there nd she is to small to take care of her self. I would not do it yet.
