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Do You Strap Your Baby In on the Plane?

by Brett Singer, Posted Dec 9th 2010 11:32AM

Does your bundle need his own seat? Credit: Getty Images
Parents who travel with babies are being encouraged to strap their little bundles of joy into a seat. USA Today reports that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is pushing ...Parents who travel with babies are being encouraged to strap their little bundles of joy into a seat.
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Taking the Family to a Hot Spot Abroad? Stay Safe by Planning Ahead

by Mercedes Cardona, Posted May 28th 2010 11:30AM

A little planning can make international travel with kids go smoothly. Credit: jupiterimages
Thinking of trading Toronto for Thailand or skipping Madrid for Mumbai on your next family vacation? As the recession eases, more families are making ...
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Planning a Family Roadtrip - Eat, Play, Plan

by Brett Singer, Posted Mar 25th 2010 9:00AM

Plan to bring books or games to make long car trips easier. Credit: Getty Images
Hitting the open road on your next family vacation? We've got some tips to help make the trip as pain-free as possible. Games and activities: The driver is busy ...
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Travelling with Children? What to Pack in the Activity Bag

by Carrie Snyder, Posted Dec 24th 2009 10:00AM

A couple of years ago, my husband and I flew with three children, ages 5, 4, and 14 months, to Nicaragua, one of the least-developed countries in the Americas. It is also stunningly beautiful, wild and friendly, its varied geography pock-marked by ...
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Family Vacations More Stressful Than Work?

by Sandy Maple, Posted May 21st 2009 1:00PM

Are family vacations more work than fun? Photo courtesy sxc.hu Well, it's almost that time of year again. Family vacation time! Or, if you are like me, it's family stay home and relax time! I am not big into family trips. We never took them when ...
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How to Fit a Car Seat on a Camel

by Roger Sinasohn, Posted Jan 1st 2009 5:00PM

Once upon a time, I had plans to be a world traveler. I explored the Black Rock Desert in my 1959 Land Rover with other Roverfolk and my wife and I wandered all over the western United States and Canada in it. I had plans to cross Europe and Africa ...
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TSA Opens Family Lanes

by Amy Hatch, Posted Dec 11th 2008 3:00PM

Happy holidays from the Transportation Security Authority -- every airport across the nation now has special security lanes just for travelers who may need extra time or assistance, such as families, those unfamiliar with the security process, and ...
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Where Do You Eat Thanksgiving Dinner?

by Amy Hatch, Posted Nov 17th 2008 3:00PM

Last year, the Automobile Association of America found that of 2,000 people surveyed, 43 percent traveled over the Thanksgiving holiday, and of that number, 71 percent traveled with children. Don't believe it? Just hang out at O'Hare International ...
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Labor day - day of last chances?

by Jennifer Jordan, Posted Aug 30th 2008 5:02PM

For pretty much everyone, Labor Day signifies the last day of summer. Never mind that most kids go back to school either the week before or after Labor Day, which many feel like is the real end of summer. Never mind that the actual end of summer is ...
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DailyDish: Dozing while driving can be a good thing

by Roger Sinasohn, Posted Jul 24th 2008 6:00AM

If you want to avoid the constant queries of "Are we there yet?", try mixing rest with your ride. ...
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DailyDish: Make the Most Out of Rest Stops

by Angie Felton, Posted Jul 23rd 2008 6:00AM

No doubt about it, attempting a trip that involves children cooped up inside a vehicle is a challenge. ...
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But, is it worth getting a babysitter?

by Jennifer Jordan, Posted May 25th 2008 12:00PM

On Friday night my husband and I hired a babysitter so we could go see Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. (Check out our review here.) We joined some other friends of ours who also have a baby and used the same sitter. In addition, ...
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Travel with kids for less

by Jennifer Jordan, Posted Apr 18th 2008 9:15AM

With Spring here and Summer not too far behind, travel time for families is gearing up if not already upon us. Those of us not hitting the road for Spring Break are thinking ahead to that great American pastime, the family summer trip. I myself am ...
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What the well-dressed girl wishes she was wearing

by Sandy Maple, Posted Mar 19th 2008 4:03PM

Ellie considers herself to be quite the fashionista. She has been choosing her own clothes for several years now and insists on putting outfits together herself. I let her wear whatever is clean, regardless of color or pattern. Some days she gets it ...
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Monkey business trip

by Sandy Maple, Posted Feb 23rd 2008 1:02PM

Have you seen the commercial where the dad goes on a business trip and discovers that his little girl has packed a stuffed monkey in his suitcase? The dad takes pictures of the monkey in various locations while he's away and emails them back to his ...
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