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Traveling Alone with a 15 Month and a 2 Year Old
Asked by J.W. from Los Angeles
on June 23, 2011
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Oh yes, I know. I should have my head checked. I am flying across country with my two babies, 15 month old son and 28 month old daughter. I've hidden toys (so they;ll ...
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- sounds like you got enough...probably to much actually...more likely than not your children will just pass out during the flight....it will be a pain while your waitin...
- Oy, girl you are crazzzy! Just kidding, but just wanted to wish you luck. Sounds like you are prepared as well as you can be. Didn't see a stroller on your list????...
- I'm a firm believer in drugs! Ha, just kidding! Sounds like you have it covered.
Family Dog Dies and 13 Month Old Misses Her Terribly...
Asked by P.B. from Anchorage
on April 13, 2008
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We have had our dog for literally 13 years and just last week she was taken by cancer. I knew that me and my husband would have a hard time with it as she had been a ...
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- We had to put one of our dogs down 2 months ago due to acute kidney failure. Our daughter who was a few months over 3 took it VERY hard. I cannot recommend "Dog Hea...
- Hi P. My family went through this when my daughter was barely 3, and again at 4 (two older dogs). Because I work in the field of the human-animal bond, I knew about a...
- Hi P., I understand your concerns, and the anguish over losing a member of your family. It's not easy when you lose a pet but in time those wounds do heal. I feel ge...
Learning Programs for My 2 Year Old!
Asked by M.M. from Omaha
on October 25, 2007
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I just became a stay at home mom and I was wondering if anyone know of some programs to help with shapes, colors, numbers, and ext. I want to get my 2 year old as read...
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- Let her draw alot and I don't mean coloring books. Blank paper and crayons can be one of the best teaching tools. It improves hand dexterity and stimulates imaginatio...
- The best thing offered is Early Childhood Family Education classes!! You can attend with both children and pay "as a family". It is for everyone, even people out of ...
- I really wanted to reitterate what one of the moms said here, you don't need programs, flash cards, movies anything for your child to learn and enjoy learning colors a...
16 Hour Plane Trip with 11 Month Old Twins
Asked by J.C. from Anchorage
on January 26, 2008
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We are taking our first big airplane trip (from Fairbanks to the MS Gulf Coast) with our twins. They will be riding on our laps. We have several flights with layover...
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- Hi J., I grew up in Anchorage but live in Oregon now. Baggage check your carseats..they dont count as luggage and you dont want to have to carry them around the airp...
- Hi J.... I just did a 12 hour trip with my 30 month and 13 month olds the beginning of January. The best thing for us was a portable dvd player and a few movies. I ...
- Hi J.. You should definitely contact the airline you're flying with to confirm, but normally strollers and/or carseats don't count against your checked baggage limi...
Seeking Advice Regarding Traveling on a Plane with My Toddler Son.
Asked by M.B. from Austin
on October 4, 2008
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HI to all moms and moms to be. I would like to seek some advice for anyone who had the experience of traveling with their toddler on a plane.I was given an opportunity...
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- Hi M., We lived in the Middle East when my daughter was born. She had been on over 150 flights before the age of 4. Diane T had a lot of great suggestions. I didn'...
- We traveled when my son was younger than yours, but not as long of a flight. I went to the dollar store and bought quite a few small things to entertain him...about o...
- You will have to bring your own car seat for the car but not on the plane. When my son was still in a carrier, I took that on the plane but the car seat was check wit...
Baby Signing
Asked by K.B. from San Antonio
on June 19, 2009
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I am sure that this has been asked on here before but who out there has taught their little one to sign. I an thinking of teaching my son and just want to know at wha...
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- I began at 9 months. It really comes in handy when they begin talking about you have no idea what they are saying. I used baby einstein and toddlerwise. She k...
- signingtime.com my baby understood 65+ signs by the time she was one years old. she is now 2 1/2 and still uses them with her words and to communicate with some oth...
- Hi K., I think if you start them early like when they first start to pronounce and understand words kids get it quick. I taught at a daycare for a couple of years...
Need Help Potty Training a Stuborn 2 Year Old
Asked by P.P. from Boston
on August 14, 2007
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Ok. I am frustrated potty training my son. He is 2 years and 7 months old. I have a little potty for him, I have pull ups for him, I have stickers and a chart, I ha...
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- He just might not be ready yet. New baby and potty training...that's a lot for the little guy. I have 3 boys....my first was fairly easy to train but didn't until he w...
- Boys do take a lot longer, sometimes until they are 4+ to potty train. I know you are doing all the right things. Just he senses your anxiety, and may not see potty tr...
- It sounds like your son is not ready to potty train yet. Each child does it at their own pace.
Son Constantly Hitting Little Sister
Asked by E.C. from Eugene
on November 19, 2009
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Help! Son is constantly hitting, pushing, tripping, squeezing, sitting on top of daughter whenever he wants attention for ANYTHING -- hungry, potty, sleepy, wants dvd...
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- Hi E., Keeping in mind that your son is three, while I read several suggestions that would work better when your son is older, here's what I would do for now. 1....
- this is tough and I have a bit of this too. I wonder by saying anytime you hit you will get a time out, may make it still sound like it is OK, as it is acceptance tha...
- E., Two things stick in my mind about your post. First, your comments about timeouts. They do work when used properly and consistently. My son has spent an hou...
Help with Active Child
Asked by F.S. from Houston
on October 30, 2009
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Hi Again Everyone,
I have a 4 yo daughter who is very active, she loves running and jumping about.. She can sit still to look at videos, read books and do school w...
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- I am saying this as a mom, an Occupational therapist and a parent educator. There are lots of things to consider....first of all it is important that she not get the ...
- a big issue is that children watch TV. Studies shown that children under 2 watch TV will have a problem to concentrate and have trouble sitting down when they are not ...
- I am not an expert...I'm not even a seasoned mother, (I have one two year old) My kiddo hits the ground running in the morning. Have you considered your childs sugar/h...
Tips for Teaching Toddler How to Actually 'Go' on the Potty?!
Asked by A.M. from Eugene
on October 3, 2008
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I know potty training is one of the most popular topics (for obvious reasons) but it does seem that there are so many different issues! Well, here's the first of I am...
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- sometimes the best advice is that we really want to hear, so I'm going to offer this in case you want to hear it (not because I think it is The Right Answer): I am a b...
- One almost-guarantee for getting pee: fill up a big pot with warm water and put her feet in it while she's sitting on the potty. For extra effect, let the tap run a li...
- A few things worked for us with our son: We made a game out of hearing the "tinkle" when he peed. He thought it was great fun to make a tinkling sound. We told h...
