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The 10 Best Middle Grade and Young Adult Books for February 2019
This month’s most exciting new middle grade and young adult books include a modern reimagining of Little Women in graphic novel form, a darkly hilarious…
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10 Things You’re Probably Forgetting to Pack—and How to Remember Them for Your Next Vacation
Packing up the family—and all the essentials needed for a group getaway—requires some organization, as well as finesse. Add these frequently forgotten items to your…
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10 Last-Minute Items to Pack Before Your Next Family Vacation
Any parent who was a traveler first can probably remember those easy, breezy days of packing just for yourself before a trip. Fast-forward to having kids,…
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8 Surprising Things You Can Get for Free at Your Hotel (and 8 Things You Can’t Forget to Bring)
The less you can pack, the better, so knowing ahead of time that a hotel offers free amenities means less pre-trip planning (and more room…
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10 Ways to Take Better Vacation Photos
Our smartphones are increasingly doing it all. They’re our computers, TVs and stereos. They’re where we get our information and where we document our day-to-day. Yet,…
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11 Great Reads for Your Cruise Vacation
If you’re anything like us, deciding what to read on a cruise is often more difficult than choosing which shoes to bring. That’s why it’s…
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The 10 Best Middle Grade and Young Adult Books for January 2019
This month, the best newly released middle grade (MG) and young adult (YA) books feature “unteachable” kids, fairy tale retellings, historical heists, feminist epics, and…
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5 Easy Ways to Make Time for Exercise on Family Vacations
It’s not easy to stay fit while on vacation—especially when the buffet and all-you-can-eat ice cream bar are calling. But there are ways to stay…
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5 Common Hotel Problems You Might Face—and How to Fix Them
You’ve spent lots of time researching and invested plenty of money, so you want your family vacation to be a relaxing, fun-filled experience. But sometimes,…
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12 Mind-Blowing Vacation Hacks You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Before you had kids, you likely left for vacation with just one thing to do: relax. But once children come along, your days of winging…
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5 Easy Ways to Get into the Airport Lounge
You don’t have to be a million-miler with status on every airline to gain access to those bastions of airport tranquility. Remind the kids to…
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The 22 Best New Books for Kids and Teens in 2018
No matter how much fun your family is having on vacation, there’s nothing quite like a good book for those moments when you all need…
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13 Healthy Road Trip Snacks Your Kids Will Actually Enjoy
Most kids want to eat junk, junk and more junk—especially on vacation. Trying to get them to eat healthy snacks—let alone something they enjoy and…
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7 Things You Should Never Let Your Child Do on the Plane
Airplane travel with children is often stressful for the whole family. You’re taking your kid out of his or her normal routine, possibly combating tiredness…
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7 Things You Should Never Buy at the Airport
We’ve all been there: You’re in the airport and suddenly your kids are starving. Or—dream scenario—you realize you’ll actually be able to read a book…
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The One Thing You Should Never Do on a Family Vacation
Perched on the edge of the scuba diving boat about half an hour off the Bermuda shore, I wobbled in my floppy fins, struggling to…
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7 Surprising Benefits of a Kid-Free Vacation
My friend Jennifer and I recently found ourselves relaxing on a beach in Corsica, France, on a perfect October day during a two-week Mediterranean cruise.…
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The Surprising Item Everyone Has That Could Save You Hundreds on Your Next Vacation
Spoiler: Your library card is your free gateway to your next getaway! Yes, that’s right—complimentary (and discounted) admission to family-friendly museums, cultural attractions and state…
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6 Action-Packed Vacations for Kids Who Can’t Sit Still
While there are plenty of resorts out there, there are definitely those that appeal to kids who like to pack in A LOT of action…
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4 Ways to Avoid Getting a Dad Bod When Traveling
Once I became a dad, exercise became an even more important part of my life. My preferred form of exercise is running, and there are…
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How to Spot Bed Bugs in Your Hotel Room
Just the thought of these little creatures gives everyone the heebie jeebies. Bed bugs are a nightmare no one wants to deal with—especially during a…
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7 Things You Should Always Wear on the Plane
Many of us stress about picking the perfect seat or making sure our bags make it on the plane. But how much thought do you…
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12 Embarrassing Family Travel Mishaps (and How to Survive Them)
There’s the family vacations you see in photos—parents happily frolicking on the beach with their kids or climbing a mountain with way too much ease—and…
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7 Carry-On Bags That Take the Stress Out of Travel
In an era of tighter restrictions on carry-on luggage, families are often scrambling to come up with good solutions for toting all their necessities on…
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Why—and How Much—You Need to Tip Hotel Housekeeping
We all want clean hotel rooms when we travel, with crisply made beds and plenty of fresh towels ready for us at the end of…
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