Reunion Activities: Toddler
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Kids Games for a Family Reunion
Asked by J.J. from Altoona
on July 29, 2008
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Hello! I just found out that I am in charge of the kids games for our family reunion this Sat...just looking for some different ideas. The kids range in age from 3 yrs...
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- We always had HUGE family reunions when I was a kid and I remember the sack race and the water balloon tosses! I also remember the shoe pile scramble (all shoes in a ...
- We did a dizzy bat race for our field day for elementary kids and they loved it. We also did a "fill the bucket" race. You will need two lines of children with a buc...
- We always had games at our reunion too. The older kids could do a three legged race. You would need something to tie legs together. Also we did this game where you ...
Family Reunion
Asked by C.B. from Dallas
on August 9, 2010
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I'm in charge of planning a family reunion for next summer. It will be my parents, siblings/spouses and kids and my mom's brother and sister with their families, for ...
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- I love Tracye M's idea for a dining tournament! Have teams of wives against teams of husbands. Divide the wives and husbands into enough teams to cover 9 meals. Let...
- Divide the families into three and make each group responsible for specific meals. That way if they want to do chili they can make it at home and freeze it so it just...
- When my family does this, the person(s) in charge finds the place and gives all of the family all info on cabins to rent or hotels etc. There are usually several choic...
Daughter Not Interested in Activities
Asked by J.S. from Wichita
on February 16, 2008
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I have a beautiful and VERY intelligent 6 year old daughter that is not interested in ANY of the fun activities you look forward to when you have kids (i.e. swimming l...
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- You may have to try several different activities until you find something she enjoys. I was a "reader" from the time I learned to read. I could sit and read books an...
- I think 6 years old girl do need to develop some typical girlish activites,such as dancing, piano or sth. It might appear hard to begin with but as parents, we have to...
- You've had a lot of suggetions, but I don't think I read any responses that suggested Girl Scouts or 4-H. Look for a local chapter or club in your area and go to the o...
Family Trip to Disney
Asked by P.L. from Boston
on May 23, 2010
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Hello - we will be taking a family trip to Disney and I'm looking for some advice from those of that have done a similar trip, There will be 10 of us all together - 4...
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- There's a book -- The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World by Bob Sehlinger (there's one for Disneyland, too.) It is researched by the author and his team making trip...
- The biggest piece of advice I have to give you is be prepared to work on the youngest one's schedule. With six adults you can "divide and conquer" but if you can't ke...
- Another OP resident weighing in on Disney... My standard advice is to get the autograph books right away. There is a gift stand as you enter the park. Get the one...
Family Trip to France
Asked by M.Y. from Los Angeles
on March 12, 2012
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Hi ladies. My husband has a two week work conference in France in June. His work is also paying for spouse and kids if they would like to cone along. My husband really...
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- This is a tough one. But the very fact you're asking the question indicates you're pretty ambivalent about doing this with the kids along, and your gut tells you that ...
- I just posted about going to Disney but I think my daughter and I will just sneak into your suitcases and just go with you!!!!!!
- GO ... GO ... Go ... on an adventure! (Sorry; WAY too much "The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That" in my house these days ;+} )
Camping with a 22 Month Old
Asked by K.E. from Sacramento
on June 12, 2008
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I have a very active, outdoor-loving 22 month old that we are taking camping for the first time at the end of this month - total of 3 days, 2 nights! I'm not much of ...
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- First, look online at the many camping lists. They always help me to pack. Second, as already mentioned you are camping things will be slightly different and just tr...
- Oh how fun! We started taking our son camping when he was less than a year old...he is now 3. We like "Swy Flotter" natural bug spray, it is made entirely of natur...
- What a bunch of great advice. I would HIGHLY recommend a mosquito spray called Skedattle. It is all natural and works great. On one trail we were on you could see all...
Taking 14 Month Old on 5 Hour Flight...
Asked by T.W. from Los Angeles
on April 1, 2009
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Hi moms,
I'm completely terrified about taking my little one on vacation with us, but I really want to go! It is about a 5 hour flight and we will be in coach seati...
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- Benedryl! Not kidding. I did not know about this and the flight over to Hawaii was absolutely dreadful - If I could have I would have jumped out of the plane and swam ...
- I have traveled on 4 hour flights with my daughter a few times and we are leaving Tuesday for another vacation. She is now 15 months. The thing I have brought each tim...
- Hi T., I have been taking my son on long flights since he was very young -- and it is not hard at all! SEVEN TIPS FOR HAPPY TRAVELING: 1) Nurse or give your c...
Help! My 17 Month Old REFUSES to Take Naps or Go to Bed!
Asked by K.G. from San Diego
on January 22, 2008
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We took a family trip to Rhode Island from the 10th through the 19th. Ever since we've been back, my 17 month old has refused to take his typical afternoon nap or go ...
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- K.~ Good Morning...Try giving him a warm bath and a warm milk bottle before he goes to bed and rub the side of his face near his ear lobe and see if that works. Th...
- It sounds tough, but you have to let him cry it out. First start with the bedtime and then the nap should fall back into place. It should only take one or two times ...
- My daughter went through the same thing when she was around 18 months. She was a great sleeper and then one day she didn't want to go to sleep. She seemed to be afraid...
First Houseboating Trip with Our 18 Month Old Son, Help??
Asked by P.L. from Portland
on July 8, 2008
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Hi, My husband and his family do an annual houseboat trip on Shasta and am very nervous about taking my very active 18 mth old for a week... We didn't go last year and...
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- There are some neat swim suit/ life vests out now that are fairly comfortable and you can get a cute design that he will like. They are kind of in the shape of a girl...
- Sounds like you have already been given some great suggestions and thoughts, but I just wanted to add a few things. First, my parents have a boathouse(a little differe...
- We went on a week long houseboating trip last summer when our son was 18 months old and I was very nervous too but it was great. (My 11 month old neice came along too...
Activities for a LOOOOONG Car Ride.....
Asked by H.L. from Reading
on May 15, 2008
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hey ladies...
This summer my husband and I are driving to WI to visit family. We have an almost 2 year old and a 7 month old. Does anyone have any ideas for keepi...
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- H., As a mother of three who just moved from MN, I can completely understand your situation. It is a long drive and you will most likely get tired no matter what yo...
- Hmm, I love the CD and Books on CD idea. If you feel comfortable that you wouldn't lose them you could even borrow them from the library. My kids love the John Lith...
- Hi H.... there is a great website called momsminivan.com that has alot of car ride activities. Good Luck
