If doing something over and over again makes you an expert, then I will proudly call myself an expert at changing diapers on airplanes. From six-week-old to a three-year-old, I have wiped a lot of butts at 30,000 feet. That … Continued
What you need in order to navigate an airport successfully: hands. What you don’t need while navigating the airport: having your hands completely occupied by your baby. Enter the baby carrier, a centuries-old tradition that has been co-opted by capitalism … Continued
My family loves Costa Rica. My husband and I were married there, and have been back multiple times with and without our kids. It’s a great place to travel with children: safe, relatively easy to navigate, and filled with friendly … Continued
Ecolodges in Costa Rica are a dime a dozen, but what does that really mean? Costa Rica is heavily focused on environmental sustainability, but the degree to which each ecolodge does that seems to vary substantially. It’s pretty fun to … Continued
For even the most seasoned traveler, that first time you step into the airport with a child is a little disorienting. All your usual routines are off, and now that annoying kid crying in line is yours! Well, forget about … Continued
I have been a medical professional for more than 10 years, so it’s a little embarrassing to admit I only recently realized I better get serious about taking a first aid kit with me on our family trips. There was … Continued
When traveling on a flight of any length, I firmly believe every kid who can walk should have their own backpack. Not only does this relieve you of the responsibility of carrying approximately 237 Matchbox cars or My Little Ponies, … Continued
I’m going to tell you the secret to traveling with kids on planes really fast, because you have children, so somebody is probably going to call for you from the potty before you can finish this article. The secret is … Continued
Sometimes you find a dress you love so much, you want it in every available color. If you’re lucky, that dress just jumps out at you in an airport store while you are killing time. That was the case with … Continued
When planning a Costa Rican vacation with your kids, “glamping” probably doesn’t top the list (because the last thing my kids need is a glamorous camping experience…) but, as I recently found out during a stay at Rafiki Safari Lodge, maybe … Continued