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Taking Time for Vacation When School Is in Session
Asked by J.C. from New York
on April 14, 2011
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Hello,
My daughter is going to Kindergarten next year. We are thinking of taking a trip in October when school is in session. So my daughter would miss a week. W...
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- Just find out what work she'll be missing from the teacher and get some 'make-up' work for her to do. It's kindergarten, so I can't imagine it would be much more than...
- Family time at this age trumps school in my mind. Most families with young kids do not have resources for many vacations - particularly ones like Disney that will pro...
- In our district, the trip must be deemed "educational" --yep--even for a kid in Kindergarten AND they must complete all work from the week (days) they miss. That said...
Smoking Grandparents - Need Help Fast!!
Asked by D.B. from Minneapolis
on August 8, 2010
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Need advise from you wise ladies ASAP about how to approach this situation. My 11 y.o. daughter left yesterday to visit her paternal grandmother & step grandfather. I...
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- This is a sticky situation. I'm wondering though if part of your daughter's misery is due to the fact that she's never been around anyone who smokes and smoking "non-...
- Unless she's allergic to it (rare... and if that was the case she'd be hospitalized by now), being around smoke for a week isn't going to hurt her. No more so than cam...
- I would call and let them know that while she's visiting -smoking is ONLY outside and not in the car! If they can't abide by that, then I would either have her sent ho...
Do You Let Grandparents Take Your Toddler on Outings Without You?
Asked by M.. from Youngstown
on November 19, 2010
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Hi moms,
I have an almost 2 1/2 year old daughter. I went back to work a few months ago after being a SAHM since she was born. I love working, and right now it is...
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- My 76 year old mother takes my 4 yo son out all the time, and has since he was a baby. We even bought her a car seat for her car. I think as long as they don't go long...
- My mother is in her 60's and she takes all 3 of my kids (8,4,1) from time to time. I have never owrried that she couldn't handle anything that could happen. My mot...
- I started nannying a little girl when she was 12 months old. I took her to the library, play groups, parks, trails, museums, zoo, beach, pool! We had a great time. ...
Grandparents Too Busy for Their Grandchildren
Asked by A.R. from Philadelphia
on January 3, 2010
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Hello, I am a mom of 3 little boys, my husband and I both work full time. My parents live 2 hours away and his live 24 hours away. We do not have family in DE. We ha...
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- My mom has passed away and she would love my kids and do everything with them. My mother in law lives 15-20 minutes away and only sees my kids 4 times a year. christma...
- If your parents dropped you off a lot to go travel, sounds like they weren't built to "parent" their own children, let alone grandchildren. They feel more comfortable ...
- Hi AR, First of all, Have you told them how you feel about it? If not, here's a formula: I feel:_______________ (State how you feel) When I:________________(...
Grandparents Moving Out of State
Asked by J.L. from Los Angeles
on July 14, 2008
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So my parents just came back from a 2 week vacation to Texas, (where my sister and ALL of my dad's family live)on Saturday, and now have decided to move there. My dad...
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- J., This is obviously really hard for you. Growing up, my dad was in the military. I moved all over the US as well as Japan. At that time there was just snail mail, ...
- I admire the relationship that you have with your family. My husband is in the military. I imagine some of the coping skills we use would work for your situation as ...
- Always tell your daughter the truth. Get a web cam for your computer so she can see Grandma and Grandpa every day. Make plans now to go for Christmas. Ask that Gra...
Grandparents - How Much Time?
Asked by C.S. from New York
on July 29, 2012
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My mom never sees my kids. She says she doesnt have the time b/c she works 40 hours a week. She goes into work for 3 and drives right by my street. I suggested maybe s...
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- You are going to get such a wide range of answers because people/personalities are different. Sue's suggestions are excellent, though. My parents work full time. ...
- My ex-ils would only see the kids when their daughter (kids' aunt) came in for her yearly visit during Thanksgiving weekend. (one *he* told me I was not welcome there...
- It sounds like your mother has a very busy lifestyle. It's unfortunate that she doesn't care to spend time with her grandchildren, but that's her choice to make. I kn...
Fun and Safety on 4-Day Boating Trip
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on May 27, 2011
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Hi Mamas -- I'm seeking advice from all you water lovers and campers. My extended family is taking a 4-day boating trip (camping at waters edge). Between us we have...
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- Relax and have fun. My favorite thing about the boating is just floating on the water. It is one of the most relaxing things I've done. I too am not a big fan of ...
- life vests for everyone- no exceptions... kids under about 10 years old should have a life vest on any time they are near (within 20 ft) the water... because even if y...
- One of the most important statements I have heard regarding children and water is to AT ALL TIMES assign one adult to one or two children that they are responsible for...
Extended Family Boundaries
Asked by S.S. from Kansas City
on March 30, 2009
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One of my daughters (24 years old) moved back home with her children (5, 2 years old). The other daughter (16 years old) hates(!!!) and resents the other daughter, ch...
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- My thoughts are that MOM makes the rules. YOU are the mom and homeowner, so you make the rules for your home. Your daughter is the mom of her kids, so she gets to make...
- Good luck. You need to set strong boundaries with your daughter who moved back in with kids and also be sure to spend alone time with 16 year so she knows she is not ...
- I have somewhat of a similar situation. My 19 y/o daughter moved back home and my 16 y/o daughter doesn't HATE it, but of course they argue like sisters, LOL. In...
Grandparents Favourtism of First Born
Asked by D.K. from Miami
on October 27, 2011
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My husband and I were married approx. two years ago and now have an eleven month old son. This is my first child but my husband has a five year old son from a previous...
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- I just want to say that I can relate, and I feel sorry for you. I wish people could act like adults and realize what they are doing. My entire family favors my older s...
- A few thoughts: 1) A lot of men aren't good with babies, as some other moms have noted. Once your son is old enough to walk and talk, watch what happens. 2) If your...
- Hi Charity, I also agree that a lot of men (and women, heck!) just aren't comfortable around infants and toddlers and it does take time. I think I'd want to explore ...
Advice Needed on Grandparents Rights
Asked by T.C. from Spartanburg
on August 17, 2008
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Recently we have had a lot of issues with my in-laws. They have been pressuring us to put our kids in summer camsp and daycares and the like. We feel that the kids are...
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- I agree that you need to start keeping records of all of your interactions with them. If they take you to court, you may want to counter-sue for a restraining order a...
- Grandparents don't have any legal rights to visit grandkids. People can't sue their son and daughter-in-law for the right to visit their grandchildren -- how absurd! ...
- Grandparents may file a separate action against the custodial parent to seek visitation rights with their grandchildren. However, the state legislature has rewritten t...
