How would you like a parent to deal with a screaming toddler?
Jul 31st, 2002, 08:38 AM
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Thank you to everyone who has responded - your candid opinions and advice are much appreciated.
I have in the past used benedryl (under my Ped's guidance) and am certainly not opposed to it. In the situation I described though - it had no effect.
As for the one comment about being in the military is a choice and I should live with the consequences - I find that a little offensive. I don't regret our lifestyle, however, by being active duty, we move every two years and some of those moves require us to fly to destinations.
I've had one brutal flight with my daughter as described and have flown with her since. In fact, the most recent flight in May to visit my family, I had a gentleman sigh loudly when we came to our seats. But after we landed, he complimented me on my daughters behaviour and thanked me. So not every flight or every child is a terror!
We fly again in August to visit family in Florida and my daughter is excited about this. We are reading her books on airplanes and teaching her that she needs to sit and not scream on-board. Hopefully this flight will be as good as the other 7 RT's we have taken with her and not like our one miserable experience
I have in the past used benedryl (under my Ped's guidance) and am certainly not opposed to it. In the situation I described though - it had no effect.
As for the one comment about being in the military is a choice and I should live with the consequences - I find that a little offensive. I don't regret our lifestyle, however, by being active duty, we move every two years and some of those moves require us to fly to destinations.
I've had one brutal flight with my daughter as described and have flown with her since. In fact, the most recent flight in May to visit my family, I had a gentleman sigh loudly when we came to our seats. But after we landed, he complimented me on my daughters behaviour and thanked me. So not every flight or every child is a terror!
We fly again in August to visit family in Florida and my daughter is excited about this. We are reading her books on airplanes and teaching her that she needs to sit and not scream on-board. Hopefully this flight will be as good as the other 7 RT's we have taken with her and not like our one miserable experience
Jul 31st, 2002, 08:38 AM
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Thank you to everyone who has responded - your candid opinions and advice are much appreciated.
I have in the past used benedryl (under my Ped's guidance) and am certainly not opposed to it. In the situation I described though - it had no effect.
As for the one comment about being in the military is a choice and I should live with the consequences - I find that a little offensive. I don't regret our lifestyle, however, by being active duty, we move every two years and some of those moves require us to fly to destinations.
I've had one brutal flight with my daughter as described and have flown with her since. In fact, the most recent flight in May to visit my family, I had a gentleman sigh loudly when we came to our seats. But after we landed, he complimented me on my daughters behaviour and thanked me. So not every flight or every child is a terror!
We fly again in August to visit family in Florida and my daughter is excited about this. We are reading her books on airplanes and teaching her that she needs to sit and not scream on-board. Hopefully this flight will be as good as the other 7 RT's we have taken with her and not like our one miserable experience.
Thank you.
I have in the past used benedryl (under my Ped's guidance) and am certainly not opposed to it. In the situation I described though - it had no effect.
As for the one comment about being in the military is a choice and I should live with the consequences - I find that a little offensive. I don't regret our lifestyle, however, by being active duty, we move every two years and some of those moves require us to fly to destinations.
I've had one brutal flight with my daughter as described and have flown with her since. In fact, the most recent flight in May to visit my family, I had a gentleman sigh loudly when we came to our seats. But after we landed, he complimented me on my daughters behaviour and thanked me. So not every flight or every child is a terror!
We fly again in August to visit family in Florida and my daughter is excited about this. We are reading her books on airplanes and teaching her that she needs to sit and not scream on-board. Hopefully this flight will be as good as the other 7 RT's we have taken with her and not like our one miserable experience.
Thank you.
Jul 31st, 2002, 10:10 AM
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Good luck with your future travels, Vanessa. Benadryl usually works so well!
Another consideration is choice of snacks. You wrote in your OP: "I tried every remedy - raisins, milk in a sippy, juice in a sippy, cookie, lollipop, " Please note that all of the foods you listed are high in sugar, and you might have better luck with high-protein foods like cheese or peanut butter.
Another consideration is choice of snacks. You wrote in your OP: "I tried every remedy - raisins, milk in a sippy, juice in a sippy, cookie, lollipop, " Please note that all of the foods you listed are high in sugar, and you might have better luck with high-protein foods like cheese or peanut butter.
Aug 3rd, 2002, 02:43 PM
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Let me see if I understand this correctly--teach your child that if you are uncomfortable, stressed, unhappy then you should take a drug. You may disagree with me BUT--at what point do you decide that your child is too old to be drugged? I work with high risk children and their families so I know child development, guidance and behavior.
In additon to the sippy cup bring a bottle. Sucking on a bottle will relieve ear pain faster than a cup. Bring new and interesting things for your child along with some old favorites. Next time you fly your child should be old enough to help pack her carry-on.
If you have a delay then get outside and walk -- do anything so your child isn't sitting, buckled into a stroller, before the flight. Some airports even have special areas for children.
In additon to the sippy cup bring a bottle. Sucking on a bottle will relieve ear pain faster than a cup. Bring new and interesting things for your child along with some old favorites. Next time you fly your child should be old enough to help pack her carry-on.
If you have a delay then get outside and walk -- do anything so your child isn't sitting, buckled into a stroller, before the flight. Some airports even have special areas for children.
Aug 4th, 2002, 08:18 PM
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V,
I sympathize with you both ways because I am in the Navy and have family in 4 continents. My mother told me that when I was 1, I was screaming in the plane on the way to Brazil and eventually she put whyskey in my milk and I was knocked out. So there was peace for everyone else. It did not burn too many brain cells because I am still here.
I sympathize with you both ways because I am in the Navy and have family in 4 continents. My mother told me that when I was 1, I was screaming in the plane on the way to Brazil and eventually she put whyskey in my milk and I was knocked out. So there was peace for everyone else. It did not burn too many brain cells because I am still here.
Aug 5th, 2002, 07:35 PM
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When I see a kid having a temper tantrum the thing that upsets me most is the parent giving in. The kid just freaks out at the next thing they want, dont want, etc.
I respect a parent that is trying to raise a child that is not a spoiled brat. I think offering to buy a drink and/or handing over some earplugs to the people seated next to you (just to get 'em on your side!) and the hell with the rest of them...
And I leaving kids home during travel? I have a problem leaving my dogs for a couple weeks. Take them with you and just do your best to entertain them.
And FYI- I can't stand kids and I don't have them and I DO get annoyed when they are screamin on a plane. But I'M an adult, I can handle it.
I respect a parent that is trying to raise a child that is not a spoiled brat. I think offering to buy a drink and/or handing over some earplugs to the people seated next to you (just to get 'em on your side!) and the hell with the rest of them...
And I leaving kids home during travel? I have a problem leaving my dogs for a couple weeks. Take them with you and just do your best to entertain them.
And FYI- I can't stand kids and I don't have them and I DO get annoyed when they are screamin on a plane. But I'M an adult, I can handle it.
Aug 7th, 2002, 11:30 AM
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Rebecca
If you are in a confined area, airplane for instance, and you have tried everything in your power to get this child to shut up,you know everyone around you hates you and your annoying child you fell like jumping out. Sometimes nothing you do will quieten this child for various reasons. Maybe the child is worn out and just needs to cry itself to sleep and if you are lucky you can give the child whatever they want and that will work. Raising children is not a set pattern with a solution for everything, usually it is trial and error.
If you ever grow up, I wish you the best with your children.
If you are in a confined area, airplane for instance, and you have tried everything in your power to get this child to shut up,you know everyone around you hates you and your annoying child you fell like jumping out. Sometimes nothing you do will quieten this child for various reasons. Maybe the child is worn out and just needs to cry itself to sleep and if you are lucky you can give the child whatever they want and that will work. Raising children is not a set pattern with a solution for everything, usually it is trial and error.
If you ever grow up, I wish you the best with your children.
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