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Comment on Listen Up & Weigh In Travel Mamas! by Kara at The Vacation Gals

Kara at The Vacation Gals — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:11:20 +0000

Yep, I put a lot of the blame on parents, too. (Maybe not 99 percent, but the majority.) Of course, if a baby is crying, a baby is crying; there is nothing you can do about awful pressure in their ears. And I admit, toddler tantrums are difficult to handle — those two-year-olds can just be unpredictable.

But preschoolers who kick the seats, whining four year olds and school-age children who are not respectful to surrounding adults… that’s an upbringing problem. Parents should nip that behavior in the bud as soon as it appears on the plane (and parents who are raising respectful, non-whining, well-behaved kids at home shouldn’t have one bit of a problem traveling with them, sitting at sophisticated restaurants with them, strolling through museums with them or otherwise introducing them to places around the world.)

I have a low tolerance for loud and unruly kids who misbehave. Can you tell?

Comment on Epcot’s Best Rides & Hidden Treasures for Kids & Toddlers by Colleen Lanin, The Travel Mama

Colleen Lanin, The Travel Mama — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:00:22 +0000

Thanks for the comments, Patty & Gabbi!

Gabbi – It’s so funny that you didn’t like the Mexican food at Epcot! While I didn’t try the enchiladas, I was just telling hubs the other day (that’s Uncle Phil to you!) that the quesadilla we had at Epcot was the best quesadilla I’ve ever had. They must use magic cheese or something! And you know I’m a bit of a Mexican-food snob myself!

Comment on Epcot’s Best Rides & Hidden Treasures for Kids & Toddlers by Gabbi L.

Gabbi L. — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:41:12 +0000

I salute your daughter for being so wise at such a young age, as Epcot is easily my favorite in DisneyWorld!

In the United Kingdom, there is both a magic act and a Beatles tribute band that I remember seeing last time I was there. The magic act seemed a bit out of place, as when I think U.K., magic does not come to mind, but all the same, very cool.

One last thing… the Mexican food. As an Arizona native, I was raised on Mexican food, and I can tell you that what they served there wasn’t Mexican. It was, in fact, New Mexican. The difference seems ever so subtle in writing but is very frustrating when eaten… a far cry from authenticity. But most probably aren’t as picky as I am about enchiladas– I’m a real sourpuss about it, haha!

Comment on Listen Up & Weigh In Travel Mamas! by Colleen Lanin, The Travel Mama

Colleen Lanin, The Travel Mama — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:54:25 +0000

Wow! I’m surprised, Jody & Francesca! I teach classes on how to travel with babies and toddlers and the parents who attend are so nervous about making sure that they do not disturb the other travelers. I guess I’m so busy trying to keep my kids happy on flights that I don’t spend too much time checking out what the other parents are doing, but I assumed they were doing their best to keep the kids entertained & comfortable. Thanks for weighing in, ladies!

Comment on Listen Up & Weigh In Travel Mamas! by Francesca

Francesca — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:53:01 +0000

I agree, too. The negative experiences I’ve had with children on airplanes could have been negated if the parents had corrected their children. Now these are older kids I’m talking about, 3 years of age and up. I’ve had no trouble with traveling babies.

Comment on Listen Up & Weigh In Travel Mamas! by Jody

Jody — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:28:33 +0000

I do agree, actually. When it comes to plane travel many people don’t consider nap times, meal times, delays, etc when planning travel times with children. And we all know that if mom is stressed out the kids feel it and it makes them act up. Another problem is that many parents don’t acknowledge when their child is acting out and needs to be corrected but instead just ignore them thinking other passengers will to. A little prevention goes a long way. So does an smile and an apology.

Comment on How to Camp with Kids by Edmond Anspaugh

Edmond Anspaugh — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:19:26 +0000

Great post!

Comment on Epcot’s Best Rides & Hidden Treasures for Kids & Toddlers by Patty Opoien

Patty Opoien — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:50:43 +0000

Thank you for sharing this story. Sounds like the perfect trip with little ones. Less people and more hands on, slow down activities. I love it!

Comment on Get a Good Night’s Sleep on Vacation with Babies and Children by Chris Hernandez

Chris Hernandez — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:59:08 +0000

Exceptional, I passed this on to a friend of mine, and he actually bought me lunch because I found this for him, so let me rephrase: Thanks for lunch.

Comment on How to Stay Healthy & Fit While Traveling by Tacfit Commando

Tacfit Commando — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:25:32 +0000

Thanks, that was helpful for people like me who are about to take the plunge into getting fit and healthy!

Comment on What is the only manmade object on Earth that can be viewed from the moon? by Murray Mis

Murray Mis — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:05:16 +0000

This is a really nice blog you got here. The theme is great! Color combination is awesome.

Comment on Nickelodeon Suites Resort – A Family Hotel with Amusements Galore (Part 1) by Veronica Garrett

Veronica Garrett — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:38:15 +0000

I would like to have the slime of my life bevause my granddaughter loves to watch Nick. I would love to take her on vacation to Nick.

Comment on Nickelodeon Suites Resort – A Family Hotel with Amusements Galore (Part 1) by Jeremy

Jeremy — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:36:04 +0000

My kids have grown up with Nick. From Blues Clues and Little Bear, through Little Bill, Franklin, Jimmy Neutron, and of course Spongebob. Even now they still watch iCarly and Drake and Josh. I’ve enjoyed the programming Nick provides compared to other kids television. I’d like to take my kids on vacation, and a Nick themed hotel would do just fine.

Comment on Nickelodeon Suites Resort: A Hotel & Water Park for a Splashing Good Time (Part 2) by Justine

Justine — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:22:23 +0000

I’m following Travel Mamas on twitter and I tweeted

http://twitter.com/ShesAnAngel417/status/10107230671

Comment on Nickelodeon Suites Resort: A Hotel & Water Park for a Splashing Good Time (Part 2) by Justine

Justine — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:21:56 +0000

My family would enjoy the awesome waterpark slides and pool the most, I bet it would be almost impossible to get them to get out! They have been wanting to experience it for awhile now, it looks awesome!

Comment on Nickelodeon Suites Resort – A Family Hotel with Amusements Galore (Part 1) by Justine

Justine — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:16:46 +0000

I tweeted

http://twitter.com/ShesAnAngel417/status/10107114005

Comment on Nickelodeon Suites Resort – A Family Hotel with Amusements Galore (Part 1) by Justine

Justine — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:15:42 +0000

I would like to have the ’slime of my life’ at the Nickelodeon Suites cause everyone in my family is a HUGE fan of all things Nick…and my kids have been begging me for this for a long time now!

Comment on Nickelodeon Suites Resort: A Hotel & Water Park for a Splashing Good Time (Part 2) by Andrea Montenegro

Andrea Montenegro — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:58:50 +0000

The waterpark will definitely wash away all the stress of my husband’s work and the breakfast with Dora will definitely make my two little ones want to be eating great food every morning with this memorable experience!
OH! I want to have the slime of my life with a FREE 2-night stay at @NickHotel on @TravelMamas

Comment on Nickelodeon Suites Resort – A Family Hotel with Amusements Galore (Part 1) by Andrea Montenegro

Andrea Montenegro — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:48:54 +0000

If I can take my husband away from his (4:30am til 7pm:Mon thru Fri) and (4:30am til 9am: Sat) navy job and we can enjoy this time with our 2 years’ old and 4 years’ old daughters,uah! I will delighted!

Comment on Nickelodeon Suites Resort – A Family Hotel with Amusements Galore (Part 1) by Mike

Mike — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:40:27 +0000

My 15 yr. old daughter, Sarah has Crohns Disease, and had surgery on Feb. 4th. (It was mine and my wifes anniversary) We spent the whole mo. of Feb. at CHOA, and she got out of the hospital on the 27th. Were now home , and all recovering! Shes never been to Orlando and the magic there, and would love to go!