by: Sharlene Earnshaw, November 01 2011
Do you remember riding in a car seat as a kid? Neither do I! Most of us born in the seventies and early eighties were out of car seats and into lap belts as soon as we could walk. As a matter of fact, I have vivid memories of sitting in my dad’s lap and “helping” drive the car. With today’s advances in safety, those days are long gone and most kids will be sitting in booster seats until their age reaches double digits.by: LiLing Pang
If you thought flying on a plane prior to having kids was a drag, you’re really in for a rude shock when you make your first flight with a child.by: LiLing Pang
Many of us will be hitting the road over the holidays. If you have a long road-trip ahead of you, here are some survival tips for navigating your way around buys holiday roads.by: LiLing Pang
Last year, we decided at the last minute to drive from San Francisco to Seattle to spend the Christmas with my sister's family.by: LiLing Pang
I am standing in a corner of a grand stairwell in the renown Musee de Louvre in Paris, pushing a screaming toddler for what seems like an eternity.by: LiLing Pang
It’s 3am and I’m lying in bed tossing and turning. Tomorrow is our first flight with our 2 month old. We’re flying to Houston for a good friend’s wedding.by: LiLing Pang
If you are anything like me, I literally can't sleep the night before a big trip.by: LiLing Pang
Any flight delay is a huge annoyance for anyone, but stack on top of that the stress of traveling with kids and fully booked holiday flights and you have a personal disaster on your hands.by: Rachel Maguire (Fabumom)
The iPad has entered the world of families by storm.by: Esther Lee
Are We There Yet? Summer's all about spending time together as a family and heading off to fun, hot places like the beach, the mountains, amusements and more.by: LiLing Pang
"Are we there yet?" 2 minutes later... "When are we going to be there? I'm so bored!" For the 110th time I sigh. "We're almost there.by: Trekaroo community
"Are we there yet?" These games are meant to help you laugh and learn about the family and friends you're traveling with. Great for roadtrips, planes, restaurants, hotel lobbies...by: The Trekaroo Community
"Are we there yet?" These games are meant to get those creative juices flowing and mixing on those long summer drives to "VACATION."by: The Trekaroo Community
"Are we there yet?" These travel games are meant to keep you guessing with some room for silliness.by: Lydie Thomas
Our family travel to Europe every year and we (or should I say I) always go through the same routine every single year around March.by: Esther Lee
You've got your carry-on and suitcase open and ready to be filled up with items for your precious baby. What should you pack for baby and what needs to go where.by: Lydie Thomas and Esther Lee
For the past 11 years, I have been traveling internationally every year with my two daughters.by: LiLing Pang
Booking your flight: Your first experience flying with baby can vary dramatically based on the time of day you fly, the timing of layovers, and the seat selection you get.by: Esther Lee
Getting ready to pack baby up for his or her first plane ride?by: Esther Lee
Are you getting ready to take your family out of the country for the first time?by: Eunice Nichols
You get on the airplane and to your horror, your child loses interest in his toys within fifteen minutes.by: Esther Lee
Your first aid kit, carry-on and suitcase are all packed and ready to go. Now comes the hardest part. Your baby sleeps in a crib, needs a car seat, rides in a stroller, and eats out of a high chair.by: LiLing Pang
What to Pack: The weeks before baby’s first flight, most moms stress out about what to bring along and what not to.by: LiLing Pang
Getting to the airport Of course the easiest way to get to the airport with baby is to have a friend drop you off.by: LiLing Pang
Getting settled and waiting for take off Most airlines will invite families to board first. Take advantage of pre-boarding for families.by: LiLing Pang
Transfers Sometimes direct flights just aren’t available.by: Lydie Thomas
It is always exciting to leave to visit another country. My family thrives on discovering new monuments, new foods, new parks, new people, etc.