Travel & Extended Family: Infant
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Extended Family Involvement
Asked by L.R. from Boston
on August 10, 2009
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Hi All:
I realize this varies from family to family, but I was wondering how other families include their extended family into their childrens' lives. Growing up, ...
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- It's too bad your husband has an issue with your son's grandmother and great aunt visiting with him. There is nothing more precious than the time our kids get to shar...
- It sounds like its his issues, not personal to you, your mom, etc. i think extended family is a gift when possible. I know when my mom comes to visit I try to make pla...
- NO - NOT normal. You have some great suggestions already - and I would lean towards those postings. Now here is one red flag I saw - is it just your family or friend...
Role of Extended Family
Asked by M.W. from Los Angeles
on October 15, 2009
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Hi ladies!
I need your thoughts. My husband and I are first-time parents and plan on taking our 10 month old son to get his first pumpkin this weekend. My husband and...
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- If you and your husband don't agree, I think you should compromise. Have one day with the extended family and also have a different day with just the 3 of you. Having...
- Hi there, It is important to have traditions as a family. However, grandparents can be a part of traditions like going to the pumpkin patch. They are part of the fami...
- Hi M., You are sounding abit selfish on the pumpkin adventure. If you ask them to come they could take the photos for the christmas card! Believe me, you can share ...
Extended Family Vacation Suggestions
Asked by A.A. from New York
on September 9, 2008
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My two brothers and I are planning a giant family vacation in order to celebrate our father's retirement. I was hoping you all could provide me with suggestions for a ...
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- All of these suggestions sound great! But, don't count out cruises. Most cruise lines have lots of activities & possibilities for the kids. My wife & I have been on ...
- Hi A., My family rented a large house in the Catskill Mountains in New York two years ago, and we had the most amazing time! The house was quite large... six bedro...
- I'm not really sure where you want to go but just make sure there are activites all ages can participate in and enjoy...we just got our whole family together at my par...
Tired of Extended Family Birthday Parties...am I Wrong?
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on July 27, 2008
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Ok, here is another in-law question for all you mommies out there. My husband's extended family gets together about once every two months to celebrate birthdays. Thi...
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- S., In our family, it is my side of the family that has the frequent extended family get togethers, and I see all your valid points. I would suggest you continue t...
- I thought I was the only one!!! My hubby's family does this as well!!! It drives me (and him) crazy! His aunt and adult cousin and her HUGE family that seem to be t...
- Gosh, we would love to come - you know how much we enjoy spending time with y'all, but with the economy the way it is, we've had to cut out all entertainment - the pri...
Am I the Strange One? Holidays with Extended Family....
Asked by T.M. from Tampa
on November 5, 2011
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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the holidays. I don't mind going to see extended family on a different day, but I have gotten to where I insist that the day of be just about the f...
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- My holidays are EXACTLY the same way! I love the holidays and have basically made it clear...the day of is for immediate family. Except for Thanksgiving. That...
- pretty much. Forever we have gotten together with my dad's fam on christmas eve. We still do because it IS something to do then. My mom thankfully decided SHE wanted h...
- T.- I don't see anything wrong with you feeling that way. I am just totally opposite of you! I love to see my family, don't mind driving out to see them all. I love...
Input from Moms of Autistic Spectrum Kids About Help Wanted from Extended Family
Asked by L.B. from New York
on February 7, 2008
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I have a grandson on the autistic spectrum and belong to a support group for grandparents. I would love input from you mothers (and fathers) with kids on the spectrum....
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- I am the Mom of a beautiful 2 1/2 year old austitic boy. He was diagnosed just 3 months ago. I think that the best help anyone can give to us right now is babysitting....
- Hi, L.: Thanks so much for trying to help your little guy. When my son, now age 8, was finally evaluated and started getting his needed services, my in-laws also dis...
- Dear L., This is not exactly an answer to your question but I've researched autism from a holistic standpoint for about 6 years now and found out some rather fascin...
Help!!! Entire Extended Family Going Camping in 2 Weeks
Asked by L.E. from San Francisco
on June 20, 2008
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Help!!! I'm a late check-out and room service girl. I know nothing about camping for grown ups let alone how to do it with an infant. We were supposed to do a resort...
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- Camping is a blast! One thing I recommend is taking extra baby wipes. Do not allow shoes in your tent. If wearing flip flops take the extra baby wipes and clean your f...
- If this is your first time camping, I agree with the idea of trying to go in an rv of some sort--a small trailer or motorhome can be rented from many locations (maybe ...
- Hi L., First I must say I am not the "Camping type" But in the times that I have traveled, these are the musts for me : Sheets from baby's bed so they have somet...
Uninvolved Grandparents...
Asked by M.S. from San Antonio
on August 31, 2008
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I am seeking advice about my dad...and I think I know the answer but my emotions are so tangled at the moment it is hard to think clearly about it.
Growing up I h...
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- TALK to him. he may not have any idea that you have these expectations and that he is not fulfilling them. you can't expect him to know what your thinking and wantin...
- Dear M., I am very sorry that I did not see this when you posted, but I still feel I have to respond even though your request is several weeks old. I, too, was e...
- I am very sorry for what you are going through and would like to put my own spin on things. I lost my dad right after my son, his first grandson, was born...he had can...
Grandparents
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on April 2, 2011
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Hello! I have a situation that I want to tell you about and see how you feel. I have 2 sons, 3.5 years and 12 mths. My mom has run an in-home daycare my entire life an...
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- She just needs a break... from whatever. Maybe even life. She is with kids all day everyday. Oh sorry, you are talking about your In-Laws. Well, They are human....
- Well, I see both sides here. I both agree with some of your points and think that maybe you are expecting a bit too much. It would be nice if they could be more cour...
- Have YOU purchased a gate and left it at their house to use??? If not, do it. That way they don't have to pay for it. (Perhaps that is the issue???) As for the f...
Would You Let Your Baby's Grandparents Take Him on a Vacation Without You?
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on October 25, 2009
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My mother-in-law lives in the flat downstairs from ours and takes care of our 1-year-old while my husband and I are at work/gradschool. Today she asked my husband if ...
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- Hi M.! I thought I would add a comment from another perspective that may help you in the future. For many years in my early childhood, my dear Grandmother told me th...
- Your mother-in-law is being EXTREMELY unreasonable! I would NEVER leave my child alone even overnight at a relative's house. I don't care how close I am to them. An...
- You are absolutely right!! I think grandparents sometimes forget who the parents are and it doesn't hurt to remind them. What isn't sitting with me well is why they wa...
