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Sleeping Away from Home
Asked by R.B. from Grand Rapids
on March 30, 2009
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Hello Mamas,
My daughter is almost 26 months old, and I am seeking advice regarding how to prepare her to sleep away from home. Only once has our daughter has slept ...
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- Use a pack n play with the same bedding you have in her crib. I always found the mattress in the pack n play a little hard so since there isn't really a suffocation da...
- Do you have a pack n play? I think this is the easiest way to get a little one who is used to sleeping in a crib to sleep away from home. I know that you want her to s...
- Hi R., I agree with the moms that said use a pack and play. If you don't have one borrow or buy one. I would then set it up in your house and let her play in it and...
Seeking Summer Camps/day Activities for Toddler in NOVA
Asked by S.H. from Washington DC
on May 19, 2009
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Hello,
I have a 3 year old whose school just ended for the summer and I'm looking for an age appropriate camp or part time summer school to fill its place. Just looki...
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- Northern Virginia Academy, which has several campuses, offers a summer camp program. I think the kids can go 3 or 5 days a week. They have a different program in the s...
- Frying Pan Park has camps all summer, morning or afternoon, and it's a very cool place. Depending on where you live that might be a fun option if your kid likes animal...
- Not to discourage you, but just so you don't get frustrated: You may find that, this close to summer, many camps and programs are already full. Check out your coun...
Summer Drama and Musical Camps or Activities
Asked by J.D. from Minneapolis
on March 10, 2008
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Looking ahead for summer activities, I came across a camp for kids to work with professional actors learning about musical theater. Huge price tag. $450.00/week. Do yo...
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- The Youth Performance Company puts on great camps...I went to the MN Parent Camp Fair at Como Zoo this past Saturday and spoke with them. They have many choices for d...
- Stages Theatre company in Hopkins. We have been thinking of putting our 6 year old in one this summer. The prices are MUCH cheaper than 450 and it is a good way to g...
- My daughter participated two years ago in Stagecoach theater classes in St Louis Park. She really enjoyed it. I don't remember how much they were, but I am certain I ...
Summer Activities
Asked by S.H. from New York
on April 5, 2009
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Hi Moms!
I have been taking my son to Music Together and Tumblebee for 2 years now and I am looking for something different to do with him this summer. I don't hav...
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- check out nature centers in your area. I don't know where you are located but I know that Rye Nature Center has classes and so does Alley Pond Park in Queens.
- Hi S., If you have a Y or a gym nearby, look into a summer membership. These places may have activities for kids and may have outside pool areas. Our town also has ...
- Parks for sure. You can hang out with your infant in a sling while your son runs around, makes friends, and enjoys the beautiful summer days. Picnics are also fu...
Summer with No Kids
Asked by J.E. from Minneapolis
on June 12, 2012
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We have a custody hearing next week so I'm hoping to FINALLY have this resolved then, but in the meantime I need your advice. My ex moved 9+ hours away and picked up o...
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- Ease up on the personal attacks, Michelle. Jeez. I think your request is more than fair. The attorneys will speak first. Your husbands attorney will come back wi...
- Your request sounds reasonable. Noone ever knows what a judge will do. Sometimes they have the 2 attorneys meet ahead of time to try and hammer out a deal. It may o...
- Your teens want some time with you, so don't shut it out. The way our summers work with the kids being teens (and maybe having a job) is that each parent gets 1 week (...
Looking for Low Cost or Free Summer Camps and Advice..Please Help
Asked by Q.M. from Philadelphia
on June 25, 2008
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I'm searching for low cost or free Summer Camps for my daughter who is turning 11 yrs old July 1st. If you know of any in Philadelphia that actually does activities w...
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- Check out the rec centers. The one near me is for 6-12 yrs old $100 for 3 weeks. 10-1p
- Almost all camps have money alloted for scholarships. These funds are specifically given to the organizations to fund the camp programs by boosting attendance.
- check around... there are many camps that allow the kids to be junior counselors at that age. H. www.DiscoveryToysMom.com
Seeking Summer Reading Program for 1-2 Grader in Denton Area
Asked by C.B. from Dallas
on January 25, 2008
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My 7 yr-old son in 1st grade is reading below his grade level! Weird, because last year he was nominated for the gifted program. He reads books with me at home but w...
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- I have my 4yr old in Kumon. It is not a camp but it is a great program. They teach them the fundemental to succeed in reading and math. Look into it.
- Have you thought about putting him in a sylvian or kumo? Maybe the one on one with a teacher is what he needs? Or maybe if you can find a Student at TWU that is work...
- My son is also in the GT program, he was having trouble reading in 1st grade. I had him tested for Dyslexia, and he was border line. Most Dyslexia kids have higher t...
Summer Activities for Teen/pre-teen
Asked by M.H. from Minneapolis
on March 23, 2010
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I have two boys, age 15 and 11, and am trying to figure out what to do with them over the summer that won't cost me hundreds of dollars each week.
Any ideas?
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- check out minneapolisparks.org you can pick any park and they have a great list of things you can check out. It gives you age range suggestions.
- Look into the YMCA - they have relatively affordable options. Also, most summer programs, ranging from the Science Museum to the MN Zoo to the Park and Rec services o...
- I'm in a similar situation because I have two boys who are 10 and almost 14. I will be following the answers here. Do you belong to a church or is there one nearby y...
Summer Vacation Ideas for Boys
Asked by C.B. from Dallas
on February 15, 2012
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Hi Moms...Just found out we cannot do the Caribbean cruise we'd planned on doing this summer. We have two boys--17 & 11. I would SO appreciate any vacation suggesti...
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- Camping Rent a cabin on a lake We aren't really doing a vacation, but I am sending mine to a Farm camp, sports camp (through the park district), music camp, he'l...
- Why not find a lazy lakehouse, where you can maybe go fishing and boating. I know you said he didn't like the beach, but that is a little different, and would certain...
- Yellowstone was our most favorite trip. I love the lake house - fishing idea for boys.
Camping in Wisconson Dells This Summer
Asked by K.L. from Minneapolis
on March 19, 2007
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Hi, this summer we plan on going to camp at the yogi bear camp site in the dells which has a water park in it already....my question is.... My son is 2 and my daughter...
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- Hi K.! I live 1/2 hour from the Dells and have two older children ages 9 and 15. You'll have a wonderful time! I'd say to make sure to bring warm clothes or somethi...
- On top of toys I had a pack and play playpen, so they would not wonder off. Flash lights that children can use. I had a tugboat floatable so my baby could be in the w...
- get a campsite by a water spout and bathroom if you can they have a great indoor waterpark as well we just went to get away from winter and stayed at their lodge it wa...
