summer vacation

04
Jul
A wooden boardwalk in Topsail winds through beach dune grass down to the ocean under a clear blue sky.

The 7 Best Family Beach Vacation Spots on the East Coast

Seven family beach vacation spots on the East Coast, picked for calm water, easy logistics, and kids who melt down by 4pm. Honest notes from a parent who packs snacks.
11 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.
8 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.
10 min read