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Awkward Moment with My Teenage Son-what Would You Have Done?
Sep 4, 2009 ... So ONWARD we go into the unknown, ever evolving, magical blessing known as ..... I think it is O.K. to express your values and expectations. ...
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- To funny, Now that the shock factor is over, yes I would have a refresher course with your previous conversation about sex. We can't prevent it, but we can give them a...
- I see two possibilities. The first is what most parents would probably do. Ignore it. Respect his privacy and let both of you go back to the polite fiction that neithe...
- I experienced that with my son when he was a teen and hid it behind the wallclock in his room. Awkward indeed. I first said to him that in the event he decided to have...
Can't Decide Where to Stay at Disney World
Asked by K.D. from Detroit
on April 6, 2007
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Hello!
We just booked a trip to Disney World & after much debate, we booked an offsite hotel about 8 miles away from Disney World. We keep going back & forth betwe...
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- My husband and I have done both, the first time we went we stayed off site. I would NEVER stay off site ever again. The time to get in and out of the park, the transpo...
- Hi! We are going to WDW in November. And honestly I have been to WDW Many Many Times with my parents growing up and never stayed on property. But since I've been ma...
- K., To be honest, the experience is more "magical" if you stay at one of the Disney resorts. You don't have to worry about transportation at all while you are there....
Looking for Good Animated Movies
Asked by S.D. from Chicago
on October 13, 2009
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Hi, This site helps me a lot. Thanks to everyone. I am looking for good animated movies like bolt,polar express etc. Can anyone suggest me more movies where kids li...
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- Hi! I'm pretty conservative about the media my kids watch, as they are only 2 and 3 yrs old. So far, we've let them see "Cars," "Lady and the Tramp" and "The Aristoc...
- Bob the Builder and Thomas the Tank Engine are good for that age. My son loved those when he was younger. J. R.
- My kids really like... toy story 1 and 2.. any of the Lion king movies.. finding Nemo... and we stumbled across on cables on demand section old tom and jerry cartoon...
Future Mom Terrified of Labor and Delivery
Asked by D.V. from Appleton
on May 19, 2009
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I am wondering if anyone out there can calm my strong fear of going through childbirth.
I am 36 weeks this week with my first (and probably only child... read on... ...
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- I had my son when I was 19 and only used a little pain meds towards the end with the bad contractions. I had first daughter and did the same. With my last daughter I h...
- I learned two very good things from my childbirth class that got me through labor: 1. Focus on your goal: healthy baby, healthy Mom. Our teacher, who is also a doul...
- Dear D., You are not alone!!!! I felt some of the fear you are experiencing too and I don't think I am that good at taking pain either. When I finally started hav...
Car Seats in Mexico....I Have a Feeling This Might Be a Problem
Asked by B.L. from Boston
on October 5, 2008
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Hello everyone. We will be travelling to Cancun, Mexico with a one year old in November and are hearing mixed reviews regarding airport transportation and safety for o...
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- I have not travelled to Mexico, however travelling to Florida, I know that you can check in your car seat so that you do not have to pay for an additional seat. You c...
- Hi B., I've seen many families travel with children that had car seats that they checked in with their bags. That way, your daughter can sit on your lap & you will s...
- Hi B.! I have three kids under the age of three and we have travled with all of them on planes more than once. Take your carseat with you, just the seat not the base....
After Care Misbehaving
Asked by C.L. from New York
on May 13, 2008
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have a 3 1/2 year old son who's been attending pre-school for the last
4 months. His teacher during the daytime (8:15-3:00) says my son is well-behaved during the ti...
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- i say dont let them put your son in a seat strapped in. thats just horrifying and if they suggest that then maybe you should begin looking for another after school pro...
- DO NOT GET THAT SEAT!!! DO NOT!! and do not give them permission to use one. Think about when you are upset, would it help you to be tied down? And don't be fooled...
- Your son's behaviour is very confusing. It seems that he is very unhappy about something in the aftercare program, structure, teacher, etc. Remember that at this age, ...
Book for Kindergarten Christmas Party
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on December 9, 2008
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I will be reading a book to the kids at my son's Kindergarten Christmas party. Can anyone suggest a good book for this age? Something Christmas-y, of course.
Is the...
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- I taught a pre-k class one year and the kids loved "Olive the Other Reindeer" (about a dog who thought she was a reindeer) and "How Santa got His Job" (a humorous book...
- "Mouse's First Christmas" is a favortie in our since my 8 yo was a toddler. It's a tradition every year.
- My son is 4 and I just got "Curious George Christmas" for him and he loves it! It is about how George and the man with the yellow hat go to a christmas tree farm to p...
Cheap Disney Trip Planner
Asked by M.N. from Chicago
on March 25, 2009
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I would love to go to Walt Disney World next year for my son's 5th B*Day. Can someone help with tips on where to go to plan a cheap trip? Does anyone know websites whe...
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- Go to hotwire.com. Another cheap way is to be a guest of a timeshare company. However, you'd have to sit through their sales presentation which takes longer than 2 h...
- Hi M., There was just an article in Parenting Magazine about saving money on trips to Disney World. Here are some of their tips: 1. Go to mousesavers.com for de...
- 'Cheap' and 'Disney' don't really go together but I can give you a couple of tips :) You can save on hotels by staying in or near Downtown Disney rather than on the...
Local Stuff Cheap - Desperate 4 Fun
Asked by A.J. from Las Vegas
on November 14, 2008
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I would like to find some local area things to do with my kids (age 5,6,7,8) that we could all enjoy on the weekends. Plays, Music in the Park, community/family orien...
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- Vegas can be a tough place to find inexpensive family friendly activities. I know you mentioned some of the major recreation areas, but have you been to Valley of Fir...
- Dear A.: How sad to leave San Diego! I still haven't gotten over it myself! Well, you're going to have to find a "different" kind of fun. Yes, there are those th...
- A., I recently took my kids to the Springs Preserve and loved it. I think their yearly pass is $75 for a family. It was $50 for us for one visit so a family pass wo...
Fall and Christmas Fun in DFW
Asked by A.W. from Dallas
on August 24, 2008
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What are some fun family activities that we can do for fall and Christmas in the DFW area? Please recommend some great pumpkin patches...and fun holiday activites. I d...
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- Homestead Farms in Keller is doing a patch. This is a local farm who sells organic and some of their own foods. Look at your local parks and recreation/city for free...
- For shopping, I have to agree that the LD Bell Highschool craft fair is by far the best! They have over 300 vendors. It is always the first Saturday in Dec. & opens ...
- Pumpkin Patch in Flower Mound is fun. Here is a site to check in when October comes around you can find things to do in the area. http://www.metroplexbaby.com/Th...
