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Traveling Alone with a 15 Month and a 2 Year Old
Asked by J.W. from Los Angeles
on June 23, 2011
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Oh yes, I know. I should have my head checked. I am flying across country with my two babies, 15 month old son and 28 month old daughter. I've hidden toys (so they;ll ...
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- sounds like you got enough...probably to much actually...more likely than not your children will just pass out during the flight....it will be a pain while your waitin...
- Oy, girl you are crazzzy! Just kidding, but just wanted to wish you luck. Sounds like you are prepared as well as you can be. Didn't see a stroller on your list????...
- I'm a firm believer in drugs! Ha, just kidding! Sounds like you have it covered.
18 Month Old Doesn't Want to Talk
Asked by P.G. from Miami
on May 17, 2009
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I have a 18 month old boy and he want to talk.I'm a little concerned because he only says "nana" for banana "no" and "tete" for bottle.Even when he plays alone with hi...
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- Many times babies may not speak until up to 3 years old...then they don't shut up. Just be patient. He will speak in his own time...he is probably just absorbing all...
- Dear P., Your son should be due for his 18 month check up. Please discuss this with his doctor. It may be that he is just a late bloomer, it may be something impo...
- My son was like that, and I was worried too. If he has a quiet personality, he may understand more than he wishes to talk. I took him around his cousins for socializ...
Family Dog Dies and 13 Month Old Misses Her Terribly...
Asked by P.B. from Anchorage
on April 13, 2008
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We have had our dog for literally 13 years and just last week she was taken by cancer. I knew that me and my husband would have a hard time with it as she had been a ...
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- We had to put one of our dogs down 2 months ago due to acute kidney failure. Our daughter who was a few months over 3 took it VERY hard. I cannot recommend "Dog Hea...
- Hi P. My family went through this when my daughter was barely 3, and again at 4 (two older dogs). Because I work in the field of the human-animal bond, I knew about a...
- Hi P., I understand your concerns, and the anguish over losing a member of your family. It's not easy when you lose a pet but in time those wounds do heal. I feel ge...
16 Hour Plane Trip with 11 Month Old Twins
Asked by J.C. from Anchorage
on January 26, 2008
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We are taking our first big airplane trip (from Fairbanks to the MS Gulf Coast) with our twins. They will be riding on our laps. We have several flights with layover...
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- Hi J., I grew up in Anchorage but live in Oregon now. Baggage check your carseats..they dont count as luggage and you dont want to have to carry them around the airp...
- Hi J.... I just did a 12 hour trip with my 30 month and 13 month olds the beginning of January. The best thing for us was a portable dvd player and a few movies. I ...
- Hi J.. You should definitely contact the airline you're flying with to confirm, but normally strollers and/or carseats don't count against your checked baggage limi...
Seeking Advice Regarding Traveling on a Plane with My Toddler Son.
Asked by M.B. from Austin
on October 4, 2008
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HI to all moms and moms to be. I would like to seek some advice for anyone who had the experience of traveling with their toddler on a plane.I was given an opportunity...
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- Hi M., We lived in the Middle East when my daughter was born. She had been on over 150 flights before the age of 4. Diane T had a lot of great suggestions. I didn'...
- We traveled when my son was younger than yours, but not as long of a flight. I went to the dollar store and bought quite a few small things to entertain him...about o...
- You will have to bring your own car seat for the car but not on the plane. When my son was still in a carrier, I took that on the plane but the car seat was check wit...
Mom Seeking Advice on Having a Toddler with One on the Way:)
Asked by M.N. from Chicago
on February 28, 2010
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We are very excited to have our little one on the way. Our daughter 2 1/2 and my step son are as ready as they can be:) My step son is 16 and excited and my daughter h...
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- When I take my son to his classes at the park district, I can honestly say that at least half of the parents that are there with their kid, also have a baby carrier ne...
- One idea about the breastfeeding: Instead of a doll, have a special basket of new toys that gets pulled out whenever you nurse. She'll be excited to have access to "...
- You have the right answer. Keep the first child involved in all the steps of caring for the new born. Your daughter will love the time you take to spend time with he...
They Want to Hold My Son Back in K
Asked by G.H. from New York
on March 30, 2007
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I am desperate for help. I just had a parent teacher conference and my son is in danger of being held back. I have to write a letter to the principle to ask her not to...
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- I have never heard of a 5 yo going to summer school. If her needs extra help maybe he should be in the resource room or special ed class. Is he in Kindergarten or 1s...
- Hi G., I must say that my personal opionion to keep a child back in Kindergarden is the best time to keep them back. You dont want him to strugle if he goes to 1st ...
- G., Have you tried the Leap Frog Series which is available at WalMart or Sears which make learning letters fun. The best DVD is The Letter Factory which teaches ki...
Motivating 3.5+ Yr Old Son to Poop on Potty
Asked by S.L. from Cleveland
on July 13, 2010
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My son will be 4 in October. He uses the potty without issue to pee and wears underwear to bed. He does have the occasional pee accident, but for the most part he is t...
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- Pooping (standing) in a diaper and pooping (sitting) on a toilet... uses different muscles.... this is per our Pediatrician.... It takes a learning about it... and a...
- my kids are all older but I can remember my youngest son having this trouble. Boys think of their poop as a possession. I remember the ped telling me that. OMG I was s...
- We're in the same place with my son, who's younger, but same thing. We switched him into underpants and he's peeing like a champ, but he still asks for a diaper to po...
Looking for More Quality Items for Fun Time
Asked by K.W. from Corpus Christi
on February 22, 2008
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My baby isn't here yet, but I'm so excited i'm already getting prepared!
Can anyone suggest videos, books, etc. that are geared more towards teaching and/or instill...
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- I am so glad that you recognize the time that you are spending with your child during her formative years is so vital. So, with that in mind, remember that you are yo...
- Hi K.! I know exacctly how you feel! I had my son in 1991 and then in 2005 I had a little girl...wow! We were absolutely elated and overjoyed to be expecting! It w...
- We do not watch a lot of TV at home. One of my personal goals was to not plop my child in front of the TV as a babysitter, even if the videos were deemed "educational"...
Any Moms Who Meditate And/or Do Yoga?
Asked by C.B. from Los Angeles
on August 25, 2011
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I am way too stressed out all the time and need to learn how to calm down and stop being so cranky and overwhelmed every day. I know that yoga and meditating every da...
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- KUNDALINI yoga changed my life. Check it out on line, and then try to find a class near you. Usually the first one is free. Good luck!
- I love yoga, but I have never been able to meditate. I just enjoy it as a workout because it helps a lot with flexibility, strength and balance. Yes, it will help you ...
- I love the sound of the ocean. I have a couple of cassette tapes and CD's that have ocean sounds and or classical music on them. I find I can slip into a meditative ...
