Driver's License: Puppets
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Driving Cross Country with a Toddler!
Asked by M.P. from Green Bay
on March 19, 2012
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Hello!
I wrote a similar question a while back, but now am looking for more ideas - specific ideas for activities to do with a toddler on a LONG road trip. We are d...
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- My 2 year old never watches TV except for the car. Not because we don't let him as much as he's just not interested. However, when stuck in the car for long periods of...
- Get some good music and have some family singalongs. Looking out the window was a lot more entertaining than we anticipated. And our rule for driving was that if the...
- i know you're worried about this, but i just wanted to say i think you are overthinking it a bit. we traveled to florida from kansas (granted, not AS long a trip, but ...
Driving Alone with 13 Month Old
Asked by M.G. from Biloxi
on March 26, 2008
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Although this will not be my first trip alone with my son, it is the first since he as been forward-facing and ACTIVE! It is a miracle if we get to daycare and home ...
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- I planned my trips around nap times when my daughter was that age. I know he won't sleep that long but it seems like they sleep longer when in the car than when at ho...
- no advice, just know it's gonna be more like eight-ten hours because you'll be taking lots and lots of breaks to keep him happy and to keep you from driving off the ro...
- Try playing music while in the car & talking to him. Don't forget to stop frequently...they get tired of sitiing in one position! Take some of his favorite toys to tie...
Car Trip and 22 Mo Old
Asked by M.P. from Green Bay
on January 10, 2012
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My husband and I are driving to FL (live in WI) in April. Our son will be 22 months at the time. Any car trip experienced moms have any tips for making the drive mor...
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- With four kids (9, 7, 5, and 3) living in PA with all our family in Wisconsin, we had to make long car trips several times a year. We would get in the car at around n...
- Hello. I just thought I'd let you know that someone else has done it. We are also from wis. And we had 2- 3 year olds at the time. That was 30 years ago. I don't think...
- Drive at night or nap times when you can. When kiddo is sleeping, keep the pedal to the metal and don't make any unnecessary stops or if you do stop, keep one person i...
Ideas for Long Car Ride
Asked by D.J. from Minneapolis
on November 15, 2007
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Hi! My one year old HATES the carseat, and we are driving 6 hours to Omaha on Wednesday. We are thinking of driving at night so he sleeps, but are worried that we mi...
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- Try a dvd player,sitting in the back with him or practice letting him cry it out before your big trip. Go on some trips around town before hand and let him know scream...
- We have a portable DVD player for our kids and we play educational movies. They love it and keeps them quiet. Good luck with your drive!!
- I have done this very drive many times with infants, toddlers, preschoolers...now even with all three. Definitely plan on sitting back with him a fair amount of t...
Long Distance Car Travel with 18 Month Old
Asked by K.B. from Fort Myers
on October 10, 2008
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We will be driving cross country by car, plenty of prep time, we can take our time, thinking about driving at night so she will sleep and during the day she can run ar...
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- Hi, K. We drove to Ohio with our daughter when she was 20 months old. She's a very active "crazy" child so I was scared. We discussed driving at night but didn't ...
- I have 3 words for you: portable DVD player! We did a big move from Canada to Florida with a 3 year old and a not-quite-18-month-old. They did surprisingly well I...
- If you don't have one already invest in a portable DVD player. I have six children; my oldest is almost 15 and it has been my lifesaver. We typically take summer car...
LONG Road Trip with 15 Month Old
Asked by N.F. from Seattle
on August 17, 2010
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This is the official first long family road trip. We're driving from WA to TX. We can't fly because I'll be too far along in my pregnancy to fly back :( I need good su...
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- We take our 2 year old son on a four hr trip every other weekend in the summer. I'm sure your trip will be much longer but I have a bag full of toys that I bring. Th...
- Here are some tips for long road trips. http://www.bigbluetrunk.com/ourcorner/689
- If you have a portable DVD player and then tape all his favourite programs. He'll think he is sitting right at home while travelling.... Wouldn't be without mine
Thumb sucking...Help
Asked by D.W. from Dallas
on September 10, 2009
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Other than the obvious "he will grow out of it" answer. Has anyone had a problem with their 2yr old sucking their thumb? My 4 and 12 year old never did this. But I can...
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- Just FYI...our oldest son was the only one of our three that sucked his thumb, but also the only one that did NOT need braces. I think it starts as a "pacifier" then j...
- Both my kids are/were big thumb suckers, and I gotta say, I take my oldest to the dentist regularly and her teeth are just fine. I think 2 might be too young to "get ...
- Actually, the "ruining his palate and teeth" part is not a foregone conclusion. That's still very much up for debate amongst the experts, and from personal experience ...
Travel
Asked by D.C. from Sarasota
on March 12, 2010
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I took my 20 month old granddaughter on a plane to visit my parent's. She was needless to say...a hand full. She was very tired, loud and wouldn't sit still. I brought...
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- DD has flown several times a year since 3 mo (we live 1000+ miles from all family), and around 18 mos was definitely the worst--didn't have her own seat yet, didn't wa...
- I have been flying so often alone with my son and even with my 2 kids! Here are a few ideas: - a night flight. Try to schedule the flight a little bit before her be...
- Our ears hurt when we fly. Babies are the only passengers who tell the truth by crying out loud... Get a pacifier, bottle, lollypop...anything to suck on during the f...
Fun Educational Videos for Toddlers/kids When Traveling.
Asked by B.H. from Salt Lake City
on January 20, 2009
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We are moving to MO in April and driving. It'll be about a 22 hour journey with our toddler. I was wondering what educational videos you have enjoyed for your kids. We...
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- I have twin boys who are 5 and a little boy who is 2 and they love the BOZ movies. I order them on line from the MOPS Shop (Mothers of Preschoolers) website. They are ...
- Redbox!!! You can rent them here and return them there or anywhere on your trip. Just go online and check it out. You can have a new movie @ every stop for $1. We ca...
- Our favorites are the Leap Frog videos. Start out with the Letter Factory. Not that just having those videos will guarantee anything, but my oldest son loved the movie...
My 4-Year-old Constantly Wants Me to Play with Her: Advice?
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on April 7, 2009
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Hi,
Just wondering how other moms have responded to their young kids when they want you to play with them. Lately my 4-year-old daughter is constantly asking me to ...
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- How about she "help" you with the chores? While you sweep the kitchen floor, she can be washing the plastic dishes in the sink. Put on some music nice and loud, ...
- Find a neighbor with a 4 year old and have the neighbor's child over to your house to play with...at the beginning, observe to make sure that things are harmonious...
- What's more important? The 4 year old or the housework that can be done at night or during her nap???? She'll be in school in less than a year. Be with her while you c...
