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Occupying Young Kids on a Long Flight
Asked by K.O. from San Diego
on May 7, 2009
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Next month our family will bw moving to Korea. This will involve a 13 hour flight. Though I've managed flights with with my kid before, never one this long. I'm lookin...
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- Hi K.- The longest flight that I have been on with my kid's is probably 6 hours but what I did was get a new backpack with tons of pockets. I would buy new cheapy ...
- Some things we do- Playdough (bring small containers and they can play on the tray tables) Have your childs pillow and blankets from home DVD player and headphones ...
- For your 4 year old, I would try the Leapster gaming system. My daughter got hers, a month before she turned 4 year. She still loves it 2 years later. I hear that p...
What to Do with the Piles and Piles of School Artwork?!
Asked by N.C. from Tucson
on November 4, 2008
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I'm desperately trying to get a handle on the chaos in my house that has gotten out of hand since my fourth baby was born in September. I am able to organize most thi...
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- I started to experience the same problem when my daughetr turned 3. When I went through the art I had to decide if it was a milestone piece or just something I felt I...
- Hi N., I can feel for you. At one time I had all five of my kids in grades K-7. We had pictures and projects every where. I got a box for each child to put al...
- Oh my goodness! I read the best idea years ago! You line it all up or set it out in some way, and TAKE PICTURES! There! You have a record of it. You can look back and ...
Seeking Regular Weekend Playdates for My Almost 2 Year Old Son
Asked by T.B. from Los Angeles
on July 16, 2008
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Hello Mom's.
This has been a problem for awhile. I almost gave up even trying. I had posted on Craiglist; talked to those in the congregation; frequent the Satur...
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- Hi Tammi, Oh my goodness, there are a lot of resources for you. I totally understand how you feel. I'm newly single with a 5 year old, and it can be challenging somet...
- T., I didn't get if you work or not. If you are at home, check out the Burbank Adult School. There is an AMAZING mommy and me program that will start up again in ...
- Dear T., Gosh, it must feel really discouraging not having regular playmates (for him AND you!). I really admire you putting yourself out there for your son. You...
What to See/do on Europe Trip?
Asked by T.N. from Phoenix
on January 8, 2010
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My husband and I decided to spontaneously use all his travel points to go to Europe next month (particularly London, France, Germany, Italy). I am absolutely clueless ...
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- I've never travelled in Europe with children, so I'm not sure what would really be cool for you as well as keep your pre-schooler engaged. In Paris, I believe they st...
- i am from wales - lived there for 32 years, and travelled europe extensively. if you can get to wales it is really beautiful, but february in the uk is cold and wet a...
- When my husband and I were first married we traveled in Europe at least once a year for 2 weeks at a time. We created fantastic memories on our visits to Ireland, Eng...
Looking for Information for My 14 Mo. Old in Terms of Education.
Asked by J.M. from New York
on January 26, 2008
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I hate to sound like one of those Mom's, but I feel like my daughter is a bit accelerated for her age. Please if I am wrong let me know..
However my 14 month old has...
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- well for her age she does seem accelerated I would suggest you enroll her into a class, Bristol has a childrens museum , Also very handy, are the baby einstei...
- I don't want to sound harsh, but just relax! She's little. With a sibling on the way soon, she may even regress as the infant gets more attention. And yes, "birth t...
- Depending on where you live, there are great private and public classes for children between the age of 6 months and 24 months. We live in Manhattan and have taken our...
Feeling like an Inadequate SAHM.
Asked by L.K. from Grand Rapids
on February 8, 2008
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Lately, I have been having some hard days where I feel like I am not being the mom that I should be. I don't feel like I am interacting enough with the children. I s...
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- I have felt the same many times. I think it more of the winter blues! Get out to the library, a playgroup etc. You need to get out & do activities. You are the best te...
- L., I totally relate to what you are going through. Many years ago, I stayed at home with a couple of children. I loved it but I never could keep a spotless house,...
- I am in the same position as you are. I work nights 3 - 12 hour shifts a week and am home most of the time during the day. I have gotten that feeling lately as well....
Seeking Input on Touchy Situation
Asked by D.H. from Philadelphia
on May 27, 2008
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We have neighbors around us, we all have young kids. I don't see much interaction going on between some of them, yet at some times I see some over at others' houses, i...
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- Humm sounds lonely over by you. I don't know, but I am not really a neighborly type person. I wave hello and goodbye and that's good enough for me. Here's the thing as...
- D., perhaps you could host a get-together and invite these neighbors. If you reach out to them, perhaps they will reciprocate. If you are not comfortable doing that,...
- This IS a touchy situation, but one that I'm a bit familiar with. I'm not exactly in your place, but there are times that I hear the other kids playing around the cor...
Looking for a Church
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on May 11, 2008
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I haven't been to church in years but lately i've been feeling the need to start going more and more but i don't know where. I am looking for a church in or near halto...
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- I also attened the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Haltom City. It is set up by address which building you go to, similar to school districts to avoid t...
- I attend Trinty Baptist Temple in Saginaw. They have a great children's program. They also have a school K-12 and a Bible College. Here is our website: http://www.tbtc...
- I don't attend now (moved too far away) but while I was there (6 years) Birdville Baptist was a wonderful place. I hope it still is. Couldn't hurt to try a Sunday or t...
Getting Along with Others in Kindergarten
Asked by J.H. from Minneapolis
on February 16, 2008
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My daughter's teacher informed me in a note attached to her report card that she is having problems with other kids because she "always wants her way" and "only has on...
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- Hi J. I had this same sort of problem when my son was in first grade loved school until then. He started acting out in school. I tryed to talk to the teacher and he ...
- Maybe you could set up a meeting with the school counsler. You could explain what her previous behavior has been and what the teachers concerns are now. I'm sure the c...
- I agree with the last poster. Consult the teacher regarding the comments. Tell her that you are considering pulling your daughter from kindergarten in order to give ...
Hyperactive Child
Asked by B.U. from Spartanburg
on August 23, 2006
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I am in need of some crucial advice. My daughter is 6 years old (in July) and just started 1st grade. We are having some pretty major problems with the teacher saying ...
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- I am a first grade teacher. It is pretty early in the year for the teacher to say that. I suggest getting her tested of ra piece of mind. You don't have to put her ...
- Hi B., I felt I am reading my baby "jeevika's profile. she is 21 month old hyperactive girl. Does not sit atall except when she watches her big big world. She behav...
- My husband read about a man whose son was diagnosed with ADD, so he started reading to his son on a regular basis. Books of all kinds, even longer ones without pictur...
