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Children Left in Cars
Asked by K.G. from Kansas City
on June 24, 2009
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What do you do when you come across a car with one or more unattended children inside it? Normally I stay by the car until the parent/adult comes back just to make su...
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- Hi K.! I DO NOT leave my kids unattended in the car, it is very inconvenient to drag all 5 out of the car and into the place even if it is for a few minutes. I have le...
- I would call the police, no hesitation or questions. My brother is a cop and gets these calls often so it is not a btoher to them
- I too wait for the parent to come out before I leave. I havent seen it a lot, or maybe lately I have been too busy to notice! I have only noticed it at gas stations ...
Leaving for 3 Days!
Asked by A.P. from Saginaw
on June 16, 2009
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Hi moms, I am going to a couusins wedding in July, just me. My husband has to work, and I am leaving my 2 children with him and his sister. I am thinking I dont want t...
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- Hi A., I can so relate to your post. A year ago, I was in a similiar situation (my girls were near the same ages as your two children), except that I was offered a (...
- GO! Have fun, cuz your kids and husband will. You deserve it.
- you should go!! you will miss your kids, but i truly think it's good to give them different experiences! daddy & auntie time is great...and you will recharge & relax...
Leaving My Children for a Trip???
Asked by B.M. from Dallas
on April 3, 2008
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I am a teacher and have the opportunity to attend a wonderful workshop this summer out of the city. It will require me being away for four nights. I have yet to leav...
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- Dear B., I don't believe it is selfish to "fill your own cup" once in awhile. You must be good to yourself before you can be good to those in your life. It sound...
- Hi B.-- I think that you should go. Its not selfish of you at all to want to go to a workshop. Take it from me its not that hard leaving for a few days. Some times ...
- I do not think there is anything wrong at all to taking a trip away...in fact I think it is healthy! It sounds like you have a great support system to help you out in...
Toddler - Two Weeks Without Mommy and Daddy
Asked by H.S. from Baton Rouge
on February 27, 2008
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My parents have invited my husband and I on the trip of a lifetime. So we will be leaving our just shy of 3 years old toddler with my cousin for two weeks. My daughte...
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- A pshycologist told me that you should leave your child one night per year of their age. So, three nights for a year year old.
- When I traveled in the past and left my two young children behind, I made a book for each of them. Each page represented a day of the trip, describing what I might...
- When my husband and I travel, our children stay with my mother. We call at least once a day and leave one small present for the children to open each day.
What Age to Leave Child at a Birthday Party?
Asked by C.R. from Dallas
on October 10, 2008
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My daughter has been invited to a birthday party for a boy in her preschool class. She is in preschool 3 days a week. We don't know this little boy, nor his parents,...
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- My daughter has had more than one birthday invitation that says "drop them off' and she is now 7 and I still get them. I thknk I can rememeber her being as young as 3...
- I did not start leaving my boys at parties until they were 7 or 8 and I knew the families. My husband or I always stayed and sat somewhere and did work or wrote our g...
- Since you do not know the parents and the child, I would hang around for a little while til you felt comfortable. 4 yr olds are pretty independent and some children d...
You Need to Read This................ Important..............
Asked by C. from Lincoln
on May 16, 2008
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I went to some garage sales today and my son always gives me a hard time about getting out of the car. He is 6 years old and I still think it is too young for him to b...
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- Although I would never leave a baby in the car especially if crying. I have started a movie on the DVD player for my 4 & 2 yr old while I quickly browsed garage sales...
- I agree with you, although I have NO family here and can't just drop them off, my kids are always with me. If I go into a gas station for a soda I take my kids with me...
- I would've tried finding the mother & if couldn't get the license plate number of the car & call the police so it wouldn't happen again!
What Would You Do?
Asked by D.M. from Albuquerque
on April 24, 2008
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Hi! I just won a trip for 2 to LA for the Wango Tango music festival. I thought that maybe I would take my 9 YO daughter since Hannah Montana and Jonas Brothers will...
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- My husband works nights too and I have no family close by so I know how hard it is to do anything during that time. Let me know when you are going I could probably wat...
- Definitly go and take your 9 year old daughter, how fun! Think of the great mother/daughter bonding time you will have and memories to last a lifetime. Is there anyo...
- I would go! Farm out your kids! Do you know of anyone one who could come and help? a teachers aid from school? Do your kids have friends that would keep your son? and...
Should We Take Our One Year Old to Europe for 10 Days?
Asked by C.F. from Salt Lake City
on March 30, 2008
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At the end of May we have planned a trip to Europe(Czech Republic/Hungary/Ukraine)with mu husbands whole family. About 15 people in all are going on the trip. We are...
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- No - leave him/her at home. I did the same thing when my first was 1. I missed him but was FINE! I enjoyed it so much more not having him there - I promise it won't...
- Definitely leave the baby at home! Having traveled with 6 month olds, 1 year olds, 2 year olds, and nearly 3 year olds, I can tell you that they don't start getting t...
- Hi C., You might have fun taking your child with you on the trip. Discuss it with the rest of your family who will be in attendance to assure that they don't mind....
