Traveling by Car: Teen
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Advice for Air Travel with Infant
Asked by M.D. from San Francisco
on December 19, 2007
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Hello all!!
I have a question regarding air travel and sleep on vacation for other mom's out there. I am planning to take my 8 month old on two vacations in Februa...
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- A couple of years ago we took our son to Texas for vacation when he was 9 mos old and earlier this year we went to Texas again with our 2 sons (2 yrs and 3 mos). I st...
- Hi, M.. When my son was 1 yr. old we traveled to Florida, we brought his car seat with us so we got him a separate seat. When we traveled to Hawaii (he was 2 yrs. ol...
- Don't worry! It'll be great, and well worth it to have a lovely vacation. Nursing or bottlefeeding always makes my daughter fall asleep on the plane. If your baby u...
Our 15 Year Old Is Drinking
Asked by J.N. from Jacksonville
on July 11, 2008
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I feel the need to edit my request for suggestions because although completely well intended, it seems that many people are (understandably) making too many assumption...
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- Take hime out to do some volunteering. Homeless shelters always need help. And many of the homeless struggle with addiction. They could show him how something like alc...
- J., I think its commendable you really want to see the situation resolved, since you obviously love your husband and value a peaceful home. but i think that its a...
- Hi, while I agree that underage drinking is wrong and can lead to serious problems-did none of us experience with drinking while in high school and sneaking around abo...
Teen Problems
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on August 9, 2012
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Hi im 16 going into 17, and i believe im old enought to go to a beach with my friends, about 3 guys and 5 girls, unsupervised, some are 17 year old. The beach is in ch...
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- I know exactly where you mom is coming from. Here's what you can do to ease her mind. Come up with some information she will want to have to ensure that you are i...
- J., I have a 17 year old and a 19 year old. They are both boys. If my 17 year old asked if he could go with these kids, I would have to personally know each and ever...
- Honey your mom is not worried about YOU. She is worried about the others you are going with, especially the boys. I know it's hard to imagine, cause when I was your ...
Teen Dating Older Kid
Asked by S.S. from Seattle
on December 10, 2009
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Alright moms, I have seen all the good advice you guys have given and now find myself turning to you in hopes to find the right answer. This is kind of complicated, s...
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- Don't assume the worst about 17 year old boys. Make him welcome in your home to visit when she is visiting. Invite him to dinner. Tell the girl that you would value th...
- I don't know the whole story but it seems to me the support and friendship efforts may have been better spent on her mother. The teen has a mom they might not get a c...
- Mother her anyway. My BFF when I was young (and still is) was the girl you described. She is most likely having sex already and drugs and alcohol are close by. Talk...
Is Anybody Else Having the Same Problems with Their Teen?
Asked by T.L. from Lansing
on September 29, 2006
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I'm having serious problems with my 16 yr old son. He is disrepectful, talks ugly to me and when I call him on his behavior he acts likes its my problem. I have tried ...
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- Hi there T., I also have a sixteen year old son with the same attitude. I am always trying to make things better but most of the time nothing seems to work. My hu...
- T. - Ditto on my son. I have been thru this with 4 girls. I think the more stubborn they are by nature - the harder time you have with them. The Drivers Liscense is...
- You are not alone I have a 17 year old boy his mouth is about to be tape shut. Just kidding i would like to at times at this age.My child thinks he is it. I call it th...
Travel with Young Children on Amtrak
Asked by C.R. from Dallas
on March 8, 2011
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Have any of you traveled using Amtrak? I'm looking at a 2 day train ride with my two sons ages 4 and 7. Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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- We took amtrak to and from KC/Chicago with a 5 month old. It was so wonderful to be able to get up and walk around. It was also nice that my husband and I didn't have ...
- I've taken Amtrak several times; twice as an advisor to teen groups. Taking Amtrak is ideal with children. They can move around. There is the whole train to explore...
- My friends did this with a 12 and a 2 year old and the had a good time, but they wished that they got a sleeping car. It was difficult, especially with the little one...
Teen Daughter That Is Too Much into Her Boyfriend
Asked by T.S. from Davenport
on February 13, 2008
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I have a 13 year old daughter that lives her life for her boyfriend. All I ever hear is about him and his mom. What great fun they are and it really hurts my feeling ...
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- Why at the age of 13 does she have a boyfriend? I think the first thing you need to do is just sit with your daughter and talk with her and not to her and then she nee...
- Hi T. - I just want to commend you for seeking support and advice from other moms. From the time our little sweethearts come into our lives, we want so much to prote...
- At the age of 13, she should be told when she can and can't talk on the phone/ or use the computer. When our doughter starte talking on the phone we put a time linit ...
Teen Son Rebelling, Need Support from Those Who Have Gone Through It Already
Asked by D.C. from Dallas
on April 23, 2008
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I basically want to know if im over-reacting and worrying too much. My sixteen year old son and I are very close. I am not his friend but have been his confidant over...
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- Back off already! At this age you need to trust what you have already instilled in him. God will guide him if your son has a relationship with Him (Christ)!! It is ...
- Hi D., Going through similar times-so glad to hear from you. My 16yr old girl now has a tatoo, belly button ring, and little trust from us. I keep trying to get her t...
- Dear D.: It is so sad that trust has been broken. You sound terrified. I know that you have his best interest at heart, but wrestling over control of your teenager...
Teen with Bad Attitude Towards Mom
Asked by J.J. from Milwaukee
on January 27, 2011
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My 16 year old son has a total attitude problem and it's making it hard for me to even have a discussion with him without an argument. I can't say anything to him with...
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- As I was reading your post, I was wondering where his father was in all this. I hope you're not feeling any sort of "guilt". You shouldn't. Sometimes you have to just ...
- I'm sorry you are going through this. I had some problems with my daughter in middle school, but it has gotten better since she's went to high school, maybe boys are ...
- I also have a 16 year old son and I just figure that life can teach him a whole lot more then I can. He is so much more hormonal than my 20 year old daughter ever was...
13 Year Olds Walking Places Vs. Getting a Ride, Girls Vs. Boys
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on June 20, 2011
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My step-daughter and son are both 13 and in 7th grade. My son and his friends walk or bike just about everywhere within a mile or two. Longer distances are on a case-b...
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- Does Jaycee Dugard ring a bell? My 13 yo looks alot like her. That is why my 13 and 16 still walk with friends, together or with me or my hubby. It's also why m...
- I have to agree with you. Many of the responses below show how much irrational fear has seeped into our parental reasoning (thanks 24 hour news media and People magaz...
- When I was 13 I had a friend whose mom didnt drive due to medical reasons. We were together all the time. We never had any issues with anyone trying to harm us. I thi...
