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Where Do You Vacation with Little People?
Asked by M.A. from Columbus
on June 25, 2009
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Ok, so my question is that my husband and I love to vacation but we have a 14 yr old, a 2 yr old, and a 11 mo old. The teenager loves to come with us and has been to m...
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- I am a big fan of cruises. They have child care, you need to do very little once you get on the boat, activities to pick everyday, spa, pools, food, etc. If you pick...
- I guess the 11 month old might be to young for Disney, but they do have a section for little ones there. Holiday World is designed for little ones in an entire area a...
- I always took my kids to the Myrtle Beach area. Some of beaches are more family oriented than others. I would definitely suggest that the 14 year old take a friend. ...
Vacation Suveniours
Asked by V.M. from Cleveland
on June 30, 2011
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just wondered, when you go on vacation to an attraction that has a gift shop do you stop and let your kids get something? for kids older than 4 do you let them pick, ...
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- For me it depends on the trip. If it's somewhere we go often, we rarely go into a gift shop. If it's a special trip, then we get something. My kids have SO many stuffe...
- We give them reasonable limits. On our cruise, SD really liked a hoodie that was expensive. DH thought about it and since SD did not beg for it and hadn't really asked...
- We do let them get something but sort of play it by ear, like we will tell them, not more than $20 or whatever and then depending on what they bring over we decide if ...
Grandparents Buying Way Too Many Xmas and Birthday Gifts
Asked by A.B. from Naples
on November 28, 2011
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My parents have always been really into giving lots and lots of gifts at Christmas and birthdays. As an older child and teenager, I was actually a little embarrassed a...
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- Sometimes Grandparents don't really care about how much they buy the grand kids. They buy it, hand the loot to the kids and promptly forget about it. If you can esta...
- I haven't had grandparents who could out buy us, lol. My grandparents didn't with my mom. It would bother me. I would give them a limit of the number of gifts and a do...
- I just let them do it. The kids get so much they're overwhelmed and quickly forget everything...even when they're older. I don't know if it's because the GPs get the...
How Does Your Family Treat Step Children (Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles...)
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on March 15, 2012
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I saw on a previous question someone was upset how their children get treated and it made M. wonder whats typical. I've been curious in the past if children can be lo...
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- my ex and i have 2 children together and we are both VERY lucky to be with other people who love our children and their own grandchildren. they really do. i was with a...
- I am the step kid. I've generally always been treated as a regular person of the family. I did not come into the family until I was 3 years old. I grew up with my mom ...
- I was (am) a step-kid, and my kids are therefore step-kids in this family. My biological dad married my step-mom when I was 4 (so I have known her since I was 18 mo)....
How to Respond to Grandparents Who Want to Take 1 Child on Vacation
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on April 2, 2011
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I love my inlaws and have always made an effort to get along with them because I love my husband and they are his family. That said, they do not supervise the childre...
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- I would talk to your husband first so that he really understands your concerns and can be firmly on your side when they approach him later. Then a discussion with you...
- It does not matter what I think, it only matters what you think. This is the heart of what being a parent is about. You makes choices for your kids that you think ...
- I don't think you're being unreasonable at all. It is a legitimate concern to not want your 1 year old child away for a whole week. A one year old without his momma ...
Feeling Bad About No Vacation.......
Asked by K.M. from Lafayette
on August 1, 2010
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HI Ladies,
I need a lttle pep talk! I have been unable to take my kids on vacation the last 3 years! Three summers ago I was having a baby and last year we were barel...
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- At 7YO your oldest should be able to understand that 1) things like vacations are nice but not necessities, and mom and dad would love to go on vacation too but they n...
- My dad was a genius when doing vacationswhen we couldnt go anywhere far.. He would take us to a Holiday Inn somewhere nearby(withint 50 miles) but not a familiar place...
- Well I am sorry you can't go on vacation but here are some ideas. 1. check out the prices for local camping sites we just returned from a weekend of camping. The camp...
Family Vacation Disappointment
Asked by J.H. from Denver
on July 31, 2008
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My husband and I bailed on our family vacation this week. We wanted to spend the week at a cabin in the mountains. This is something we used to do every summer before ...
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- Children are very happy with routine and habits. Most of them love their own beds and don't sleep well (if at all) in a bed they aren't familiar with. Add to that a ...
- The unfamiliar surroundings might have made your son need more attention from you, because he felt a little uncertain about this new place. But hey, if that's the case...
- Hi JLH, Hang in there - it is only going to get better with time.I agree with the rest of the posters - it's understandable that you are disappointed, especially af...
A New Vacation Destination
Asked by E.K. from Los Angeles
on May 2, 2008
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Hi,
My family and I travel annually to New York every year. My husband was born and raised in Manhattan so we go to NY to visit the city and family. Well, this year...
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- We do trips to San Diego sometimes for vacation...there's so much to do and you don't have to worry about plane fare. Just the museums down at Balboa Park alone are f...
- I am so sorry for your losses. Your family does need some time to grieve. Look into renting a house or condo or cabin in the mountains or at the beach or in another ...
- I understand not wanting to go back to New York right now. I am sorry for your loss. I recently went to Washington on vacation without my son. Once there I realized h...
Leaving Our Son with Grandparents While We Travel--Questions...
Asked by A.C. from Columbus
on November 12, 2007
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My husband has a short conference in early December in Las Vegas. My son and I went with him to his last conference in San Diego back in May. However, since Las Vega...
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- Not really sure how to address leaving him with your in'laws because my son has only stayed with my mom or grandma. BUT - how not to feel guilty on your trip - Don't ...
- Don't feel guilty. You definitely need a break. I would not encourage your child to sleep with the grandparents. You are use to the baby being in your bed, they ar...
- If your son has always slept with you, I would encourage the grandparents to let him sleep with them if they are willing. You should write a list for them such as thi...
Names for Grandparents
Asked by M.S. from Denver
on May 24, 2011
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Good afternoon everyone...
My husband and I are having an issue with his family - in the big picture it is really small and petty, but it is causing stress right no...
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- I think every child should call their grandparents whatever each child wants. My neice who is the 2nd born grandchild calles my mom "mi-mi". My children call her grand...
- This is nuts. My sister's kids call my mom Papa. No way in hell am I letting my kids call her a man's name, so we call her Grandma. Really, I still don't know what ...
- Ok, once names are established they need to change ... My side: Grammy and Gampa (I dislike gampa personally) His side: Grandma and Grandpa This will not change a...
