Vacation & Travel: Older Child
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Family Vacation for Single Mom
Asked by T.H. from El Paso
on April 15, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone has ideas / suggestions for taking a family vacation with my two boys (ages 8 and 3). I am recently separated but I don't want this to deter...
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- Hi T.! I think you should take them on a short cruise. I book SO MANY single moms and/or dads with their kids. I personally have taken my kids on four and they love...
- Disney offers a cruise. It offers a wide variety of activities for every age level AND a daycare for much needed alone time for yourself. I have been talking about t...
- My vote is for a cruise. They have lots of affordable cruises with activities for all ages.
Feeling Guilty About Family Vacation
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on May 3, 2010
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Before my husband and I had kids we loved to travel during the summer months. sometimes we would have at least 3 vacations during the summer. When we had kids that s...
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- Hey B., Don't feel bad about about how you're feeling! My girls are 8 and 10, and travel is my passion. However, a few years ago, we took a few too many family vacatio...
- Hi B.! I haven't been on Mamasource in ages but when I got your request I just had to log back on! I find that planning vacations is easy if you pick the right vacat...
- At their age, I would suggest a series of day trips that you can access within an hour of your house. They are both too young to really enjoy a "vacation". Don't f...
7 Year Old Soon Will Discover No Santa, What to Do About 3 Year Old?
Asked by C.F. from Indianapolis
on November 24, 2008
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My 7 year old has already called me out thinking I am the tooth fairy so I think Santa will be right down the road. I want to preserve Santa, etc...for my 3 year old w...
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- I see that you have already "said what happened", but I wanted to add my 2 cents worth (remember, you get what you pay for!!) I fully go along with the "what do you...
- My son stopped believing.. but I asked him if it was fun to believe.. he said YES. So I asked him not to tell others or else that would spoil it for them... also aske...
- My daughter was about 10 when she questioned about Santa. I told her to believe in the spirit of Christmas and let her younger brother believe as long as they can. T...
Almost 6-Year-old Wants a Nintendo DS or a Wii
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on March 22, 2009
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My almost 6-year-old has been pleading for a Nintendo DS or the Wii, like all his cousins and some of his friends have. My mother-in-law really wants to get him one f...
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- I would go for a delayed gratification avenue. Tell him he has to wait until he is seven (or eight) to have that toy. Then I would suggest the Wii and make it a fami...
- You've received a lot of great advice and insight herre. You also seem to have a strong instinct that this isn't a good idea for him right now. Don't succumb to the ...
- Here is my thoughts and experience. My son has been growing up with his peers around him having these types of games from a young age. I'd say around 5 and 6 is when t...
Whether to Medicate My 7 Year Old Son
Asked by L.N. from Nashville
on April 24, 2009
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I have a two sons a 7 year old and a 3 year old. My 7 year old has been diagnosed with ADHD (off the chart). I am being told he can only be treated by medication. M...
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- Happy meadows in Berea carries books that offer advice to parents that have children with ADHD. They offer advice about diet and other alternatives to medication. ...
- This is a tough one. i recently put my 5 year old on medication for adhd.it was a very hard decision. she is the smartest child in her class however has a hard time si...
- Get a second and third opinion from very qualified child psycologist before doing anything. ADHD is just the starting point. He may need much more testing. Don't waste...
Mother-In-Law Pushing for Family Vacation
Asked by A.T. from Washington DC
on March 23, 2010
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Good afternoon, ladies!
I've been married for 15 years (in April), and have one child (son) who is almost 9. My husband and I have not had any type of vacation sin...
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- Paid vacation to Disney World 1st vacation in 15 years Hello, Since you haven’t been on vacation for 15 years, why can’t you take two this year or comprom...
- I can see both sides. The only way I would NOT take the family vacation is if firm plans had already been made for you, your husband and your son. That being said, ...
- I can relate to your post. We have never had a just our family vacation in the 5 years since we have had kids. Every year though, we spend at least a full week with ...
Family Vacation to Florida in February
Asked by S.N. from Chicago
on December 27, 2009
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We are planning a family vacation in February and want to be somewhere warm and sunny. We would like it to be warm enough to go to the beach and enjoy our days buildin...
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- My friends go to Florida and they always rent a house for a week instead of staying in a hotel. You might want to look into that. most house/townhouses have pools so...
- After spending many years vacationing in Florida, especially at Disneyworld, I can tell you that in February you have to go as far south as you can in Florida to expe...
- Clearwater! It is beautiful and so kid friendly. You can rent a great condo with a pool and walking distance to the beach for a great price. Have fun!
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...
I Think My 7 Year Old Is Spoiled Rotten!
Asked by A.F. from Dallas
on April 29, 2008
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We are a normal middle class family, nothing fancy. For some reason my child has it in her head that she does not have enough. She is constantly complaining about ever...
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- Wow! You've gotten some great advice here! Let me just add one thing and it could be a real toughy...How about cutting out TV? I know much pressure comes from others a...
- Volunteer, volunteer, volunteer. I can't tell you how much seeing how bad others have it will help put her on the right track. I mean really doing it, not being a so...
- you know the saying "if you lost everything you have today and got it back later, you would be very grateful" - taking away material things maybe even everything if sh...
Destination: Missouri (Any Opinions on Where for a Family Vacation?)
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on May 18, 2011
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Hi Ladies-
Well, we've decided to take a summer vacation to Missouri. My kids keep begging me to take them to Florida and right now, it's just not going to happen. ...
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- You can easily spend several days in St Louis. The Science Center and Magic House have been mentioned by several people and are great and there's also the City Museum,...
- We go to Branson every year or every other year. As a kid, that was always our vacation. We love Silver Dollar City, and there is plenty to do on their little strip. M...
- Forest Park in St. Louis can keep them busy all day - the zoo is better than Brookfrield and prettier, IMO. The Arch is a good visit. Budweiser gives brewery tours - y...
