Travel & Extended Family: Preschooler
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Living Far Away from Extended Family...
Asked by R.C. from Indianapolis
on April 26, 2008
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My husband and I have four great kids and they have over 50 cousins and lots of aunts and uncles. He and I are very close emotionally to our parents and siblings, but ...
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- We, also, live far away from all of our family. One thing I did for my boys was that I made magnets with all of their cousins, aunts, uncles with their pictures on ea...
- My husband is from England, where all of his family lives (except for his brother who lives in Germany), so I can totally relate. We use a program called Skype. It's...
- R., My husband has a very large family also and to keep up with everyone once a year we have our family reunion. Same weekend every year, same place usually. It works...
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...
I Have a 3 Year old...enough Said :)
Asked by J.L. from Portland
on July 11, 2008
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OK, mainly I'm just venting, but of course would love any ideas, input, etc. from those who have or have had 3 year old boys. My biggest frustration is...why in the wo...
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- Hi, I know you were just thanking the group and already had a lot of ideas, but the potty training...I wanted to let you know what my son did. He didn't want to s...
- Hi Jackie, I got your post late but I can't help responding. Seems you are not alone by all the responses. I was right there with you a few years back.My first born da...
- I feel exactly the same way! We had a behaviorist come for evaluation and her report said he would not listen 90% of the time. He kicked me when I had to change his n...
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...
Soon to Be 3 Year Old Doesn't Sleep Thru the Night!!
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on March 6, 2008
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HELP!!! Our soon to be 3 year old does NOT sleep thru the night and we have tried EVERYTHING to figure out why she is waking up, but have yet to "crack the code." Sh...
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- Hi there! I know how tiredsome it can be not getting any sleep and working outside the home! My son is 5 and now sleeps well. A book you might want to look at is...
- Sounds like she is waking up because ur not there.... Try reading her story then saying goodnight and leaving BEFORE she falls asleep..Then she will get used to sleepi...
- It may sound backwards but try an earlier bed time. (7:30 bath and 8:00pm bedtime) I read something about a chemical released in the brain when you become overly tired...
"Potty Training" My 3 Year Old Son!
Asked by A.C. from Phoenix
on February 26, 2008
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I'm looking for advice/ideas on how to Potty Train my 3 year old son. How do I know he's ready? At times I think I am influenced by other family and friends that comme...
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- Hello A., Make the experience interesting for him but rewarding him with a treat. What I did with my boys, I put coloured pieces of paper into the toilet bowl and ...
- Hi A.. From your notice, it sounds like you haven't even started. If he's 3, yeah, he should be well into at least the training. Boys are tougher than girls; my dau...
- Try to not let others influence when you potty train your son. Both of my children were not trained until after their third birthdays. I trained my youngest when I k...
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...
Out of Control 3 Year Old
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on September 9, 2009
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My son is almost three and his behavior has gotten out of control. His dad and i were never married and are not together so he spends 2 days a week with him. He will...
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- 1-2-3 Magic is a good book. It takes some practice using the method, but it is effective (you can master it within a couple of days to a week). Your reward chart is...
- Hi A., I would say getting your son's father on board with the same diciplining tecniques as you are doing is key. Boys respond well to structure, even though they...
- I would suggest the following books: Smart love by martha heineman pieper and william pieper, unconditional parenting by alfie kohn and how to talk to your child so th...
Almost 3 Year Old Travel with Grandparents?
Asked by J.C. from Washington DC
on September 7, 2008
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My parents recently asked if they could take my almost 3 year old to Tenneessee to visit my brother's family for a long weekend. My initial response was "NO!". If I ...
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- i think you ought to let her go. she loves and knows her gps well and it would give you time with the baby
- Hi J., Thats a big trip, I understand why you would have that knee jerk response! I cant give you an opinion about this because you know your daughter well. You k...
- I say let her go - it's a good time for her to bond more with grandma and grandpa (babysitting is a different kind of bonding then an actual trip together would create...
Vacation
Asked by G.K. from Salt Lake City
on February 13, 2007
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My husband and I used to travel quite a bit. Since our son was born in 2005 I have felt guilty about going on vacation and leaving him for 5 to 7 days with his grandpa...
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- I'm kind of in your boat, but this summer we plan on taking our kids, who will be 2 and 4, to San Diego to go to Sea World, Legoland and the San Diego Zoo or Wildlife ...
- We travel quite often with our kids – now 1 and 4 years old. We started while our son was about 6 months old. I have to say every place has something to offer for ...
- A Disney Cruise. They are very kid friendly, obviously, they have tons of kids activities and the kids have their own centers where they can go without mom and dad an...
