Summer Vacation: Infant
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What Are You Doing This Summer?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on June 1, 2011
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What is your family doing during summer vacation, and what are your kids ages?
We camp, a LOT. It's cheap, the kids like it, we can bring the dog. It's win-win for ...
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- Our kids are 15 (spec needs and only get every other weekend), 11 and 8. I am working from home this year which started last week and is interesting so far! We are i...
- We camp too. Every chance we get :) We have a motorhome and I keep it "camp ready" with our camp clothes and necessities. Add some food, the kids and the dog and we...
- Um, can I come and stay with you for the summer? 7, 6 and 7 months. I will cook!
Ideas on What to Do w/Kids During Summer Break
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on June 9, 2011
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I need some suggestions on things to do w/kids during their Summer break. I have a 6 yr old, 8 yr old and sometimes a 12 yr old w/us as well. Normally am not home w/...
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- Check out imom.com They have some great ideas. I just printed out some cool charts to use this summer. Also, just make a plan. I taped a giant calendar of the s...
- My church has set up a weekly play group. We are going to different locations to have an activity or play. Last week we had a tour of the grocery store, we are going t...
- Pools, water parks, zoo, museums, parks, amusement parks, library, hikes, biking..... OK--limited budget revision: baby pool & buckets of water with squirt guns or...
Summer Vacation... the Honeymoon Period Is OVER.
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on June 28, 2011
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I have all sorts of fun things planned for my kiddos for summer break. We've been going to the library, doing nature hikes, scavenger hunts, playing in the river... ju...
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- I always found having their friends over helped keep them entertained and out of my hair. I know it seems like MORE kids in the house would equal more work, but it wa...
- Well Good Lord Girl! Let 'em watch a little TV or a DVD or something. Not ALL day, but just to break it up and give you (and each other a break!). 24hrs is too much ti...
- Mama R hit the nail on the head. Mine are hit with extra chores too. I give mine a toothbrush, toothpicks and q-tips and tell them to deep clean the bathroom. O...
Do You Let Your Teenager Stay up Later During the Summer School Break?
Asked by K.D. from Raleigh
on June 13, 2008
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For those of you who have high school age teenagers and are on the traditional school year, do you let your child stay up later during the summer break?
If you do, ...
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- I have a 17 year old son, and an 11 year old, who practically thinks he is a teenager. I do let them stay up and I let them sleep in, but I do limit it. You can lo...
- YES.... an occassionally I will make an exception for the curfew depending on what is going on and who he is with. But as far as staying up late and in the house, duri...
- Yes I have let me teens stay up later during weekends and holidays.When it comes to summer they have no set bedtime.I do tell them no later then midnite at the latest ...
Looking Forward to Summer Break - Heak No!
Asked by M.H. from Lansing
on June 6, 2011
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I was at a party yesterday and the subject came up. Everyone was shocked that I said no, I wasn't looking forward to it. Yes, I'm looking forward to summer days on the...
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- Sounds like your kids need some occupation outside the house in the summer months. You don't have to spend a fortune to get kids enrolled in summer camps, summer class...
- I look forward to summer vacation and getting to take my kids to parks, lakes, playdates, soccer, bbq's, and hanging out with mutual friends. I do NOT look forward to...
- You need to have a family meeting with the kids at the start of summer break and tell them what you told us. Ask them what can be done to solve this so you can all en...
Mom Working at Home During Summer Break with a Demanding Only Child Age 6
Asked by E.W. from Los Angeles
on June 28, 2012
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I am a single mom trying to work from home on the computer but now that my child is on summer break I am finding getting any work done near impossible because she want...
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- Working from home is still work - you still need child care. Trying to do both at the same time - as you are finding out - is impossible to do either well. The only ...
- What about getting a Mother's Helper? Are there any young teens in the area that could come for a few hours to play with her and entertain?
- Does her father pay child support? If so, then that would've taken into account childcare needs. If not, you need to go to court and get that set-up. He has a finan...
Am I Too Unflexible? Summer Chld Care
Asked by L.M. from Cleveland
on May 15, 2012
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I work a part time job and will be out of work mid june a bit after our local schools will be getting out. I have a Bs in Education and 10 yrs child care experience ...
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- I think that most people that need care, need it more than you can offer, and on a basis that you can't really offer. Parents want to know that their childcare is r...
- too much time off, too many activities. My daycare parents are ill-at-ease over my schedule: 2 days off next Th/F & 1 week in July. That's it & it's an issue. ...
- Create a flyer and list the weeks you are available. List the activities you have planned for the kids, kind of a daily schedule. Then see if you can distribute that...
Summer Travel, "To Disney or Not to Disney"?
Asked by S.M. from San Francisco
on June 8, 2010
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I'm planning a summer trip in late July with my husband and 2 1/2 year old son. After ruling out Hawaii and Florida (just too expensive for us right now), we are think...
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- I personally was glad I waited until my kids were a little older. I see too many kids having meltdowns there. There are lots of fun zoos and stuff to do near you, I'm ...
- Hi S., My two cents is to wait. 2 1/2 is a young age and it can be quite overwheling. Lines in July are going to long long long. I dont care how exciting the ride look...
- Hi S., I would wait until your son is older if I were you. Its going to be so hot in July and the lines will be long and the park will be crowded. And Disneyland is n...
Vacation
Asked by M.C. from Raleigh
on July 25, 2009
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Hey Mama's! I'm just wondering what your thoughts are on a vacation situation. See I know a mom who is going on vacation for a week and leaving her two kids (4 yrs. ...
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- heck no this isnt selfish. if i could make the arrangements i would do the same!
- No, I don't think it's selfish. Moms need time to relax and rejuvenate and no one is going to make that happen for us. Good for her that she arranged everything so tha...
- My parents never took us along on their vacations. They would leave my brother and I with our grandparents and go off in their car for a week. They didn't say where ...
Where to Vacation???
Asked by T.C. from Minneapolis
on July 9, 2010
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So my husband and i are thinking of taking a vacation togeather next year for our 5 year anniversary and leaving the kids with grandma and grandpa. We have never been ...
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- My son just got married in Cabo San Lucas at the Riu Palace, (all inclusive) It was so beautiful, lots of things to do. The wedding was in May of this year. Perfect...
- Hands down, Mexico! Either Cancun or one of the surrounding areas. Choose a place that is all-inclusive and adults only and you will be SO happy. There are lots of ...
- I second the Turks and Caicos Islands. So beautiful and the people are awesome. We took the family to the Beaches Resort (all-inclusive) and we were surprised at how...
