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What if the best thing for my sons turned out to be uprooting them from everything they know?
  • I hate to burst the romantic bubble

    But kids like nothing more than boring old "routine". They don't have that adult need for change and excitement. They may like being in a new place for 2-3 weeks. But moving to different places all year? Sounds like a nightmare for a kid's POV.

    Amanda's bored with her kids at home? Take them out- go to the zoo, go to museums, spend an afternoon with friends you don't see much.

    My guess is that Amanda is projecting onto her kids that they miss her; or the daycare is inadequate, in which case, find a better daycare. Either way, I agree with the previous poster that a lot could be fixed from within- attitude change, better planning and scheduling, maybe pick up a few books on activity ideas with your kids.

    Traveling with small children- sounds romantic and free- but kids get really sick of it after 2-3 weeks. Most kids just like home.