Summer Vacation: Preschooler
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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...
What to Do with My Daughter During Summer.
Asked by S.N. from Houston
on April 11, 2011
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My daughter just turned 12 in March. She currently stays home after school for a hour and before school for half a hour before school by herself. I am at a loss of wha...
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- - day camp (city rec department is a great place to start) - volunteer work a few days per week - If you can swing it, sleep away camp - "play dates" with friends a...
- I'm glad that you are not considering leaving her home alone. Things are not the same as they were when we were younger (and it wasn't all good then either). Remembe...
- If you choose to leave her home alone all day are there neighbors who are home all day? If you know your neighbors and they don't mind popping in every now and then, ...
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 ...
3 Year Old Son Refuses to Potty Train
Asked by J.C. from Spokane
on March 14, 2008
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Hi, my 3 year old son does not want to potty train. We started training when he was 2 1/2 and I never pushed it then and now we're approaching 3 1/2 and he freaks out...
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- I had the same problem with my son. It took watching my daycare providers son who is a year older than my son. My son was finally potty trained at the age of 5. My hus...
- Dear J., When my now grown son had a tough time potty training, my Dr. told me to buy a yello duck big enough that it wouldn't fit down the drain of the toilet. And ha...
- I was so stressed out about this potty training thing...I had a baby then my son turned 3 a couple months later. We were holding off on potty training until after the...
Staying on Track During the Summer Months
Asked by G.V. from Chicago
on May 12, 2009
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Hello Moms,
I hope that everyone had a wonderful mothers day this past weekend.
Now that this school year is almost over, (approximately 5 weeks for my kids) I w...
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- Hi, I recommend the website edhelper.com! You can subscribe for $20 (year-long membership) and then print unlimited activities for kids of all ages, and for all su...
- I always got my kids the Summer Bridge Workbooks. You can get them at Barnes and Noble and probably Borders. They have academic stuff and some craft stuff in them. ...
- It is great you want to keep them on track during the summer but don't forget to let them be kids and enjoy the summer! Our kids join a summer reading program at our l...
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 ...
Vacation
Asked by M.H. from Detroit
on January 13, 2011
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I would like to plan a family vacation but with money being tight with the economy I'm trying to think of something that is reasonable. I have a 22 month old daughter ...
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- We took our kids to Great Wolf Lodge over Christmas Break. We have a 5 and 3 year old and they loved the water slides, as did we. I know there are other places that ...
- http://www.sunsetmotelonthebay.com/index.php?page=Motel_and_Vacation_Home_Interiors How about Munising, MI in the great UP!!! Check out the link attached! We stay...
- Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Hart, MI... its awesome there and only a 3 hr drive... That is also close to Michigan's Adventure, Ludington, Grand Haven.. Beautiful beac...
4-Year Old Sleepover with Grandparents
Asked by C.P. from Danville
on July 20, 2008
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Yesterday my husband, two kids, and I went to visit my in-laws an hour away, and toward the end of the visit, it was suggested (without asking my husband or me) that m...
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- C., Don't let the inlaws guilt you into not letting your children sleep over. You are the parent and you know what your kids are ready for or not. Go ahead and plan m...
- Hi there! I agree you need more notice since it is something new for you and your family but be glad they want to keep them. My story is much different and we'd be sup...
- Hi C., I say let your kid(s) sleepover. What is it going to hurt? Times have changed since you were growing up, letting the grandparents keep the kids for no reas...
