Hawaii: Older Child
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Normal 9-Year Old Behavior?
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on July 10, 2010
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We recently took my 9-year old SD on a vacation. I was very disappointed in the way she acted, but I'm wondering if it's just normal 9-year old behavior.
We went to...
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- I think a lot of this is normal 9 year old behavior. Especially for a girl. When my DD was 12 we went on vacation and she tried several of the same things. Hubb...
- She sounds like a very smart nine year old who has figured out how to run the show, make you dance on a string, and get under her Dad's wife's skin. She is very succe...
- Does your stepdaughter live with her mother and have visitations with you? If so, non-custodial fathers often have an underlying feeling of guilt about not being with ...
Where to Vacation?
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on January 1, 2009
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Hi Mommies! I am sure it is not news to you that the economy is rough and is expected to get a little worse this new year. So far, my husband has been fine with his ...
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- last summer for the 4th of july we went to Beaver's Bend OK www.beaversbendcreativeescapes.com or www.beaversbend.com (boken bow national park) close enough to HOME b...
- Check out cruises again, weve done it w/ 6 people 3 kids 3 adults and i think it was great for the $$. All the on borad entertainment is free for the kids and you all ...
- One of our favorite family vacations was to Destin, Florida. It's absolutely beautiful! There are a wide selection of hotels to fit your budget. The beaches are very w...
Best Family Vacation?
Asked by T.R. from Washington DC
on October 10, 2011
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What is the best family vacation you've taken and why? How old were your kids? I'm looking for some vacation planning ideas. I have a 6 year old and 19 month old. Tha...
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- at that age...definitely beach. not necessarily ocean, cuz then you have to deal with crowds and waves. we stayed outside Columbus IN when my kids were little. Ther...
- Would your 6 year old enjoy Busch Gardens? Other than going to Disney, which is so far away, perhaps you could stay closer to home. I wouldn't worry so much about yo...
- I also live in VA and this past summer we had a great vacation at Hungry Mother State Park. I would think most of the other state parks would be similar. There was a...
Family Vacation Ideas
Asked by T.B. from Seattle
on February 20, 2008
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Does anyone have any recommendations for a family friendly tropical vacation location? We have two children 4 and 14 and are trying to determine where to go for our su...
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- We just got back from a family vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It was great with kids. We had our 1 yr old daughter and 2yr nephew and 3 yr nephew. We had chil...
- Hi T., I am a home based travel agent and have loads of ideas for you at all levels of price. I also have 9 year old little girl and absolutely love to travel with ...
- I highly recommend the Disney Cruise Line. It is perfect for kids of all ages, and you don't have to worry about the rides. It is pretty pricey, though. I would also r...
Suggestions for Family-friendly Vacation Spots
Asked by L.R. from Portland
on September 4, 2011
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My husband and I would like to plan a vacation this spring with our 6-year old son. We plan on being gone a week, so we don't want someplace so far away that 2 of thos...
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- Another vote for San Diego. With Legoland, the zoo, SeaWorld and plenty of beaches, it would make a good choice with a six-year-old. We just did Legoland with our ...
- When I was 9 I went to a camp on the Couer de Lane River. Perhaps you can find a camping area around there. It was one of the most beautiful places I have ever been ...
- I was going to say the Oregon coast, but you are from Oregon, so you probably have already done that. I find it so fun. So many fun little towns and great beaches with...
Best Vacation Spots Within the US for Family of 3
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on February 5, 2010
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I have a soon-to-be six year old and a wonderful hubby. We would like to take a somewhat inexpensive vacation. I am looking for suggestions for the best place you ha...
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- Well, I haven't visited there yet, but I was just looking into a mini-vacation to the Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN. There is a ton of stuff to do inside and out...
- Santa Claus, IN! We went there last year and my kids (ages 4 and 5) absolutely loved it! They have an amusement and waterpark. Everything is pretty inexpensive. They h...
- Northern Michigan. We used to take our children when they were young to the Traverse City area & camp out in Sleeping Bear Dunes area. Loved it! Swim in Lake Michig...
Would You Take Your Lil One of of the Country for Vacation??
Asked by T.W. from Dallas
on January 24, 2008
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Need some advice...
We take a multi family vacation every year and my friend is suggesting Cancun for this summer. She has a 6 year old and does not hesistate to take...
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- I think that it doesn't matter what anybody else thinks, this is your baby and if you aren't comfortable then you should not go! mothers have this thing called intuiti...
- I would just be VERY cautious when you go there. We went for our honeymoon and stayed at one of the nicer hotels but when we borded a bus to go to the Mayan ruins, the...
- Cancun is SO touristy that almost everyone speaks English there. If your little girl were to get sick or hurt, I am sure they deal with Americans at their hospitals a...
Honeymonn Vacation
Asked by T.T. from Dallas
on February 22, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I'm getting married this summer and would love to go on a honeymoon. And unfortuntely I cant go on honeymoon unless, I can find something cheap. Does anyb...
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- Disney World is running a big sale right now - book by March something and if you buy four nights, you get 3 nights free. They have all kinds of cost ranges for hotel...
- for our honeymoon, we did a few days in a cabin in the country then 4 nights/5 days in new orleans. fabulous mix of relaxation and city life for about $2000 total. w...
- My husband and I spent a couple of nights at a Casino - Las Vegas usually has some cheap flights and good deals. S.
Taking 6 Year Old Snorkeling
Asked by S.M. from Washington DC
on November 11, 2008
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I am thinking of taking my 6 year old son snorkeling during the Winter Break. He is an excellent swimmer, can swim 50 meters nonstop and more, tread water for long pe...
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- You can be assured that he will do excellent with the snorkeling if he is already such a great swimmer. Get him the set and have him practice in the bathtub. If you ...
- oh, what wonderful fun! snorkeling is just the best. i don't think you need to restrict it to the middle part of the vacation at all. just make sure he's breathing c...
- I believe you can snorkle any time, but Scuba diving prior to a flight is a concern. Maybe you can surprise him with the mask and fins on the flight--something for hi...
Adventurous, Tropical Vacation Location Suggestions??????
Asked by K.G. from Boca Raton
on April 26, 2011
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Hi Moms,
My husband and I will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary next September and want to go away for it... We live in Palm Beach County, FL, so we're used t...
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- I went to the Moon Palace right outside of Cancun. It was all-inclusive, but you paid extra for golf and spa. They had a pool with a swim up bar, but it was usually ...
- Sandals negril or sandals royal Caribbean in montego bay Jamaica. fabulous. frequently here are sales. We used an agent, but I can't remember the name.
- COSTA RICA, COSTA RICA, COSTA RICA!!! it is awesome!! My husband and I have been to Hawaii, and it did not even compare. Costa Rica was so much more affordable. We...
