Travel: The First Years

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What Absenses Are Excused at Your Kids School??

My daughter will start kindergarden in the fall. MY husband and I were discussing vacations once we have a school age child. I think it is OK to take the child out of school for a family vacation. I think that the absense might even be excused by the school. I know that I have to talk to my school to find out what the policy is ..but I was wondering what other schools policy is..

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Private vs Public

Having read so much great advice on this site, I thought I'd post a question...

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ADHD Type Issues

My son's 1st grade teacher, has just told me that she is sending home the...

By Car

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Baby Travel Systems

My 10 week old boy is 17 lbs and 25 1/2". He is about to outgrow his carseat. I never expected to have such a big boy. Does anyone have a suggestion on another travel system that I can buy that will not cost me an arm and a leg. Thank you!

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Travel Potty Seat

Any suggestions on a good travel potty seat (not chair). I have been...

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To Travel or Not...

I am about to start a full time job after freelancing for the last 7 years....

Infant Travel Advice

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Car Seats and Travel Insurance for Plane Trip

We just booked our very first family vacation, complete with plane flight, with our 2.5 year old son. The flight will be about 3.5 hours. The first issue I'm considering is a car seat. I've seen people recommend one on the plane as they're more comfortable for kids to sleep in--we're flying during his usual nap time and are hoping he might be able to settle down for a short nap. He is super active and curious, and I thought the car seat might also help corral him and calm him down with something familiar. We could use the car seat in...

Pregnancy and Travel

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Seeking Advice About Back to Back Babies

I have a 3 month old daughter and have just found out that I am pregnant AGAIN! I want to know what I am in for. I would like to hear from moms in a similar position or that have been in that situation. I'm very nervous about the whole thing and don't know what to do!

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Not Ready for #2

I'm feeling a little depressed at the moment and need some encouragement. I...

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Long Car Ride

Does anyone have any ideas and tips on how to keep my 2 year old entertained for an 8 hour car ride. I plan to do a few stops because I also have an 8 month old that I have to feed, but she gets very antsy in the car even for short trips. Thanks for the info!

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Games for Car Ride

Hello fellow moms! We are about to take our 4 kids (ages 4-12) in a VERY...

Whole Family

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Family Vacation Disappointment

My husband and I bailed on our family vacation this week. We wanted to spend the week at a cabin in the mountains. This is something we used to do every summer before we had our son, and thought it would be a lot of fun for him. Unfortunately, it didn't turn out so well and we decided to come home. I feel like a big loser for bailing, but I just couldn't take another day. Here are my questions. Has anyone else every ended a vacation early because it just wasn't fun? (I know - I'm trying to feel better about the decision and not beat...