family travel

15
Jun
A young girl in a pink hat looking up at a towering dinosaur skeleton at the American Museum of Natural History

One Day in NYC with Kids: The Family Trip Guide That Skips the Chaos

Family trips to NYC with kids don't have to mean crowds and meltdowns. Here's one focused, walkable day on the Upper West Side that works for ages 3 to 9.
9 min read
06
Jun
View from a car windshield of a winding two-lane road lined with red, orange, and yellow fall foliage

The Weekend Road Trip Formula for Families With Kids (That Actually Works)

A practical family road trip formula with kids: how far to drive, where to stop, what to pack, and how to make the drive part of the fun, not the part you survive.
7 min read
01
Jun
Young kids at a Colorado Rockies baseball game in Denver in summer

Best US Cities for Families This Summer: 5 Picks That Actually Work

The 5 best US cities for families this summer, with specific things to do and honest tips from a parent who's actually been there.
9 min read
25
May
Child resting on parent's lap looking out Southwest Airlines window — flying with young kids tips

Flying with Kids: Tips That Actually Work

Tips for flying with kids from a parent who's logged the miles. Including what to pack, how to nail airport security, and what to do when ears hurt.
5 min read
18
May
 Museum Campus view, family trips Chicago

One Day in Chicago with Kids: A Family Trip Itinerary That Actually Works

Planning family trips to Chicago? Here's exactly how to spend one day in the city with young kids, from The Bean to Navy Pier to deep dish pizza.
8 min read