Contents of the Perfect Carry-On

Picking the right bag for your carry-on is important.  The key word is “accessibility”.  A bag with several compartments is a great choice.  The things you need most frequently should be in an outside pocket or near the top of the pack. Examples of these might include bottles, burp cloth, a quick snack and something […]

Bringing Liquids on Your Flight – Travel Safety Administration

Make Your Trip Better Using 3-1-1 3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle or less (by volume) ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3.4 ounce (100ml) container size is a security measure.

Top Ten Baby Travel Tips

Travel days are fun days!  Use these tips to transform a boring trip to one filled with delight and wonder.  After all, life is about the journey, not the destination.

Healthy Options at the Restaurant

by Dr. Christine Wood, Author of  How to Get Kids to Eat Great and Love It Eating out has become a way of life. In 1978, Americans got 18% of their calories from food eaten away from home. Today, it is almost twice that number. People who eat out tend to eat more calories and […]

Child Safety Brochure – Federal Aviation Administration

Play it Safe When Flying with Your Child Parents go to great lengths to keep children safe at home and on the road. But what about in the air? When you’re traveling by airplane, an approved child restraint system (CRS) is the only way to make sure your little one will be safe in the […]

Children’s Ski Program at Boyne Mountain, MI

Boyne Mountain, Michigan offers midwest skiing with an out west flavor.  Lift tickets are free for children under 8 years of age.  In addition to ski camps tailored toward children as young as 2 years of age, Boyne has a free beginners lift that allows you and your family to access terrain perfect for teaching […]

The Baby Travel Philosophy

As new parents, we have lots of questions.  The one-dimensional  answers we get from pediatricians, parenting books and on-line venues can be frustrating.  Often times, the best answers to parenting questions come from other parents.  This is certainly true when it comes to traveling with a young child.  Simple answers minimize the complexity…  and the wonder… of traveling with […]