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Trip to New York city...any Advice?
Asked by L.R. from Philadelphia
on January 24, 2011
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Hey everyone,
My son has been asking about New York for almost a year now(he really wants to see the statue of liberty, and have a good slice of pizza). My husband ...
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- Some advice on the Statue of Liberty, get your tickets in advance. They do not cost any more online than if you bought them in NYC however, you avoid a HUGE line. Wh...
- Honesty, I would wait until the weather warms up. You don't want to go when it's freezing or get stuck in a blizzard. There's a lot of hotels to choose from depending ...
- Statue of Liberty Crown tickets sell three months in advance. You would probably also want to avoid the climb and the crown in very hot or very cold weather, so Spring...
Advice on Vacationing in New York City
Asked by C.T. from Phoenix
on June 25, 2011
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Hi ladies.
We will be taking a family vacation to New York in the next few weeks. I am trying to come up with an agenda, but I have never been, nor know anyone who l...
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- Subletting an apartment is much better and cheaper than any of the hotels in NYC. Hubby and I went to NYC & Brooklyn for a week back in October 2010 and rented a girl...
- Couple tips: We stayed at this Hilton on W 35th and absolutely loved the location. Very convenient to everything. It was very clean and inexpensive-I highly recom...
- Lots of good suggestions already, I second those (we actually loved the central park zoo). You won't be short of suggestions of where to go, but here's my suggestion. ...
Car Seat in New York City?
Asked by T.H. from Austin
on July 20, 2009
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Hi! I'm going to NYC with my 2 year old, and I'm wondering if he needs to be in a car seat for cab rides. I heard that car seats are
not required. Has anyone had e...
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- I was in Baltimore, MD last week with my 21 month old and asked the policy: he said the car seat rule doesn't apply to cabs. I rode, nervously, in the cab holdin...
- Why take the risk with your child's safety? I would take a car seat. Your cab drivers may be great...but what about all the other drivers in the city. The adult sea...
- Hi T.. Never compromise the safety af a child! I'm sure with t little planning, you can locate a car service that has a carseat or one that is carseat friendly. C...
Taxi Travel in New York City with a Toddler
Asked by P.L. from San Francisco
on March 28, 2009
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Hello,
We are about to take a trip to NYC and I didn't really want to take a car seat for my toddler and I was wondering how to travel by taxi if need be. I have h...
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- I lived in Manhattan for 14 years, no you do not need a car seat. The drivers will do what you tell them so, be insistent - and tell them to drive with caution. My f...
- Hi P., You've already gotten a lot of responses, but I just wanted to echo a bit and add a suggestion. I wouln't rely on the rules regarding child restraints as ...
- Try kidcarny.com It's a car service in NYC with carseats installed in their vehicles. I would not want to hold my toddler in the back seat of a NYC cab In an accide...
A New Vacation Destination
Asked by E.K. from Los Angeles
on May 2, 2008
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Hi,
My family and I travel annually to New York every year. My husband was born and raised in Manhattan so we go to NY to visit the city and family. Well, this year...
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- We do trips to San Diego sometimes for vacation...there's so much to do and you don't have to worry about plane fare. Just the museums down at Balboa Park alone are f...
- I am so sorry for your losses. Your family does need some time to grieve. Look into renting a house or condo or cabin in the mountains or at the beach or in another ...
- I understand not wanting to go back to New York right now. I am sorry for your loss. I recently went to Washington on vacation without my son. Once there I realized h...
Moving Out of State
Asked by E.B. from New York
on June 25, 2009
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Any advice as far as the timing of telling our daughter that we're moving as well as how much to tell her...
We have 2 girls, Kira will be 3 in August and Audrey is...
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- She may not be as traumatized as you think. As parents you keep your children rooted and grounded. Since she didn't have a hard time transitioning to her bid girl bed,...
- Hi E., I Think you should talk about the move often, so she gets used to the idea, show her pictures and talk about her new room. Just try and make it exciting. ...
- Hi E., We just recently moved to NJ from GA. I have a 7yr old, a 3yr old and a 1yr old. The process was long as it was a job transfer and for many reasons it took...
Carnegie Hall
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on September 13, 2010
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Hello Mama's. Need some info. And please I want actual info not look up at this website, not wikipedia lol I would like some answers from mama's who have been and ...
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- How exciting -- you will have a wonderful time! I lived in Manhattan for 4 years and I agree with all the other posters that you do not need or want a car in the city...
- I can't answer all of your questions, but hopefully some of this info will help. I sang at Carnegie Hall with my choir when I was a senior too, so I can promise you t...
- I have never been there, but my mom used to go there quite regularly on business. She never had her own car, and would go on her off time to visit all the attractions ...
Looking for a Good High School
Asked by M.S. from Houston
on July 29, 2009
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Good morning!
My husband moved to the Houston area last fall and my kids and I joined him in early spring. Our lease is up on the house we're in and we would like to...
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- I live in Barwood in Northwest Houston. We have been here for 7 years and I feel all that you desire is in our neighborhood. We came from living in the country and I w...
- come check out College Park High School on 242. Also, The Woodlands area. Before she decides against swimming she should check out the brand new natatorium that this s...
- Cy-Fair Schools are awesome. We live in Fairfield off of 290 and Mason and love it. Cy-Ranch is a brand new high school that opened last year and Spillane is the middl...
Teaching to the Test?
Asked by M.S. from Columbus
on April 12, 2011
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This issue seems to be getting stronger and more..troubling? I have always been very happy with our public school. We are in a rural area and the school system is aw...
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- I will preface this response by saying that I am a school administrator who works for the Federal and State department of education. My job is to work with districts ...
- I homeschool my kiddos, and actually they still have to take these tests. It just depends on the state laws and that sort of thing. While I refuse to teach for a test...
- Well I have a yes and know on the test. I understand they are giving these to the students to better gauge the teachers and make sure they are atleast teaching to a b...
Advice on How to Handle My Mother...
Asked by M.K. from Syracuse
on November 28, 2008
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I need some advice from some experienced moms...I am expecting my first baby in less than three weeks, and of course my mother (a first time grandma as I am an only ch...
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- Dear Mara: I hear you loud and clear. I think one way to approach this sensitive situation is to create a Top 10 Something List. In other words. List 10 things that...
- Yeah and congrats on being pregnant! I have 2 children 14 and 12. It is hard at first, and your mom only wants to help you because she has been down this road before...
- First of all good luck with everything! Second - my mother wanted to come help with both my children and I did breastfeed. However - what was soooo helpful is that s...
