Most parents don’t want to lug a car seat on the plane, but are even more reluctant to rent one from a car rental agency. Should they be?
I’m moming it, hard, with this list of packing staples, dominated by products that help you feed, clean, and stay comfortable.
Read MoreWe chatted Sarah Diaz, exploration chief for the new Pico travel car seat, to get her advice on surviving long-haul road trips with kids.
For our second annual gift list, I’ve selected screen-free toys, books, and tools that educate, entertain, and inspire kids to explore the world around them.
Read MoreThanks to its engaging history, storied green spaces, and world-class institutions, the Big Smoke is a fantastic—make that a bloody fantastic—destination for families. For tips on the city’s best family friendly accommodations, entertaining activities, and kid-approved restaurants, read on.
Read MoreIt’s no surprise that points from credit cards and loyalty programs can shave big bucks off of travel expenses.
But can they put a dent in a family’s worth of travel expenses? It depends on the points.
Thanks to its natural springs and nature trails, Lone Star State institutions and laid-back restaurants, the Capital of Texas is a great destination for little cowboys and gals. Below, we’ve mapped out where to stay, what to do, and where to play in the city that keeps it weird.
Read MoreWhen your flight plans go sideways, it’s no picnic, especially when you’re traveling with kids. So what should you do if your plane is canceled or is severely delayed? Here is your 10-point action plan, which keeps time-strapped parents in mind.
Read MorePhiladelphia is packed with impressive cultural institutions and good ole U.S. history, and it’s more manageable—not to mention more affordable—than neighboring New York. In an effort to balance the city’s must-see sites with local family friendly finds, we tapped Colugo founder and Philly resident Ted Iobst for his favorite urban pit stops.
Diverse, easy to navigate, and full of thoughtfully designed green spaces and world-class institutions (not to mention friendly Canadians), Toronto is a stellar urban destination for a family trip.
Read MorePregnant and traveling? We may not hear as much about Zika in the news, but the virus should still be top of mind.
The Big Easy with kids? It’s just as crazy fun.
Over the river and through the woods? If only. On a trip with her two boys to rural Argentina to visit their beloved Granny, NBC News editor Marian Smith talks about playing gaucho with her tot, making flank steak purees for her baby, and what we can learn from los Argentinos about airplane travel.
Read MoreWhether you’re a relaxed mom or have a license in helicopter parenting, it’s worth planning out your childcare in advance of your family trip.
Read MoreWhen you take a family vacation, make room in your budget for childcare.
Read MoreToddlers can be like angry drunks at 35,000 feet. Here’s my list of material interventions.
Read MoreHow do I map out kid-friendly finds in new destinations? The last place I look is a guidebook.
Read MoreI’ve hand-selected items for rookie family travelers, savvy little jetsetters, and everyone in between. And there’s a slew of discounts!
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