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Seeking Advise on How to Deal with a 16-Year Old
Asked by A.M. from Minneapolis
on April 11, 2008
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I have a 16 yr old daughter who has been an A+ student until she started high school. She has always taken advanced level classes and is now taking IB-Prep classes so...
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- Hi A. - I have a 15 yr old daughter who is an A student and taking IB prep classes/honor classes as a freshman and still getting straight A's. I have a 13yr old so...
- I want to commend you for doing such a great job as a single mother and putting her needs before your own. That is great of you. When I was 16 I was having sex w...
- For the most part, it sounds like you have a normal teenage girl. For what it's worth, from reading you post, it seems like she has way too much on her plate. I ...
International Flight
Asked by L.T. from Modesto
on May 12, 2009
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My husband and I will be travel with our 3.5 yo and 14 month old next wk to Europe. We have done quit a bit of air travel with our kids but never such long flights wit...
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- I flew with a 4 yo and a 2 yo Coast to coast and found that mini suckers were great for take-off and landing (like dum-dum pops). The plane also had the movie screens...
- Hi L., My family lives in the Netherlands, so we travel to Europe as often as we can. Last year we did it with our 6 month old, our almost 2 year old, and our 3 yea...
- My 2 year old has done 2 trips to germany and 2 trips to Australia. Expect your worst day and everything will be ok. I am always prepared for delays, many poopy di...
At What Age Would It Be Good to Bring a Child on an International Trip?
Asked by L.M. from San Francisco
on July 29, 2009
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My in laws would like to go as a family to Italy sometime. What would be a safe/easy age to bring a child on an international vacation?
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- Hi L.- I am not sure about the travelling, but I would think when she is old enough to walk and perhaps enjoy some of it. 3-5 maybe? I am pretty sure you can travel w...
- We took our soon to visit my husband's family in Finland when he was 6 mths. We were just waiting for his second set of shots. I would think that if you're comfortab...
- We took our daughter to South East Asia when she was 1.5 years old. She did well during the long plane ride and enjoyed her time in Asia. We did worry about her gettin...
Would You Use a Harness?
Asked by M.G. from Detroit
on February 27, 2009
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I will be taking an international trip coming up soon with my 4 and 2 year old. We have a layover in New York. Would you consider or have you used a child harness? My ...
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- a harness is so awesome. our little girl is 4 now, we have used it from the moment she could walk,. she loved it, and asks for it, it makes her feel safe, and we dont...
- yes yes yes!!!!!! I have twins and they get freedom and I have two happy boys!!!! I got the backpack puppy from wal-mart. target has different ones let the kids pick t...
- Absolutely - the safety of my child in a crowded and unknown area is absolutely paramount. If you are concerned that you will be treating your child like an animal - ...
Tree Tops School International
Asked by R.B. from Dallas
on February 21, 2009
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We are still looking into all our options for 1st grade for my son for next year. Does anyone have children that attend or know anything about Tree Tops School Intern...
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- Hi R.! Thanks for asking this question! I don't have any insight, but we're considering putting my son in Treetops in the fall for kindergarten. He has a summer bir...
- I know of one grandparent who's granddaughter goes there after falling behind in public school by 6th grade. The girl was a student of mine and struggled to focus and...
- I have a grandson who has attended Treetops for 7 years. He is now a sophmore. We couldn't be happier with this school. Lots of teacher parent interaction, great te...
Phone Calls
Asked by M.W. from San Francisco
on January 5, 2009
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My daughter and I were invited to go on a cruise and her dad wants me to call everyday the length of the cruise because he's paranoid. Is this unrealistic? I said th...
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- They are pretty expensive... I don't think he is overreacting... there has been a lot of bad press lately with cruise ships.. call the first day and then you can g...
- If your babies daddy want to pay for the calls and keeps him from worrying, just do it. Have him get you a pre-paid phone card or give him the itinerary and have him ...
- Dear M W, I personally have never been on a cruise, but know lots of people who go on them regularly. I know that the charges are terribly expensive and the service...
International Adoption
Asked by T.R. from Clarksville
on January 1, 2009
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My husband and I have been trying to adopt domestically for over a year. We are now looking into other options such as international adoption. We are currently think...
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- Both Southeast Christian & Highview Baptist Churches are HUGE Adoption advocates and have tons of resources available. Give one of them a call!
- I don't know if you have thought about fostering to adopt but that is a great option. It only costs you the price of a lawyer to make it final. There are children in...
- Steven Curtis Chapman started this foundation after his adopted daughter was tragically/accidentally killed: http://members.shaohannahshope.org/site/PageServer?page...
What Is the Best Stroller for Traveling by Plane?
Asked by V.S. from Salinas
on May 22, 2009
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We are planning an international trip in a week or so. Would like to know - what is the best stroller to use for air travel - easily collapsible and lightweight.
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- We travelled in Prague and Italy for three weeks with a Maclaren Volo and it was terrific! Lightweight, small and very easy to collapse and set up (one hand is usually...
- If you are traveling internationally and you have a stopover you will probably not get your stroller. In every case while traveling to Europe we have received our str...
- Don't bring one. So much easier to carry the kid and/or let him toddle. Such a pain to haul it through the airport.
Mom Seeking International Grocery Store in San Antonio
Asked by M.T. from San Antonio
on July 31, 2006
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Hi moms,
I love to cook all kinds of food from everywhere in the world , but am having a very hard time finding a grocery store that has a variety of international gr...
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- Hi Manuela, My boys ages 2 and 3 eat food from all over the world also. There is a market called central market in alamo heights, they have a variety of food. Al...
- There is a middle eastern store on wurzbach and 10. If you are coming from 1604 it is on the right hand side one street up. I think the street is bluemell but I am n...
- Hi Manuela, I recently discovered a really good Middle Eastern grocery store- they sell Greek, Turkish, Arabic as well as Indian ingredients. The store is called Ha...
International Flights with an Infant
Asked by M.W. from Cincinnati
on November 15, 2006
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I'm considering an international trip over the next year so my baby and her father can see his side of the family - we would go to India and/or Hong Kong. Has anyone ...
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- I see you will now be traveling with a 22month old in the future.......here's a bit more advise. I just travelled alone with my 27 month old boy and I was stressed be...
- In the magazine called first steps they sell a lot of items for flying with young children. My mom flew with my brother and I when we were 2 and 9 months old to Austr...
- Hello M., Travelling by yourself is a daunting experience and having a child in tow...wow! I travelled with my now 4 yr old when she was 9 months old to Beirut. It w...
