I searched but I did not find answers I was looking for.

1) Where can I get contact info. on spouse club or its members?

2) Students with family.. can you recommend me a good apartment? I have a wife and 2 girls (2 & 4 yrs old-very well behaved, will NOT damage the apartment )

3) I would rather stay in apartments where there are more families so they can have play dates/buddies

Thanks in advance.

TTT. I need your help

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I am in the same boat as you and don't want to leave my family behind so if anyone has suggestions for life with small children and families that would be nice. PS I am not asking about the childcare or school issues but just life in general with little kids, your experiences and thoughts on being able to do it all!

I also am bringing my children (2 boys - 1 and 3) in January 2008. There is tons of information on this forum about it but you have to really search.

What I did was actually PM people who posted about coming to the island with children recently and the responses were awesome. It was by this method that I was able to get information on housing, what to bring and what to expect.

Some of the posts are negative online but the families that I have been in contact with have lots of positive things to say. From what I have been told, yes, you do need to get adjusted to the island but you also need a supportive spouse who can step in and help a lot with the children. It is my understanding that there are also single parents at Ross who are doing very well.

I have heard positive things about the daycare/prep school and that in addition to this you may want to bring activities/games for your children.

I think the key is working with other students and families.

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Great, Thanks for the info. I have been watching the forum and following some of the threads concerning children etc. I have a 5 year old but I am not sure if my family will be joining me or not. It is still up in the air. Look forward to meeting all of the others with little ones. It seems we have children close in age.

All of the families I know have adjusted pretty well. Kids are resilient and can get used to just about anything. There are plenty of things for them to do associated with the day school. Spouse's club has lots of activities for spouses, as well. Lots of people make it just fine with their families down here.

Many live in bigger apartments or homes, which end up being a little farther from campus. Some get cars, but most just take the transports.

If you're church-goers, Ross Christian Fellowship now has a children's ministry so that parents can go to the service without trying to handle the little ones.

I suggest contacting Ross for information about the Spouse's organization if you want it, and getting in contact with some families already here. The housing office should be able to help you out with family-friendly housing.

Best of luck!

my advice would be to leave the kids in america with family if possible .

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So far, I have received promising responses from others except your response. Did your kids/spouse have hard time adjusting? Is it because of schooling? or loneliness?

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I know a lot of families and single parents that lived w their kids. you do need to plan for things that kids need like pampers etc, that could be hard to find. Kids do great and enjoy the experience in Dom. do your research and PM me if you want emails from other students w kids. all the best. and yes don't listen to the few that are just there to bash and give negative thoughts. nothing is perfect but you will find that you'll have a good time if you remain positive. It's great to have family there to help out!

Firefighter does not want his family around so he can have what he calls 'fun' with the women.