Potty training doesn’t have to stop when you have to travel. Preparation is key when continuing potty training on the road.
First off, bring your child’s stand alone potty chair with you. If it comes down to it,  you can always pull off the road and set the child’s potty chair up in the  passenger side [...]

Let’s face it, if children were to pick their favorite ways to travel, trains would likely come in dead last.  They ride along, staring at the same sibling across the car for the length of the trip.  Kids can only stare out the windows at passing telephone poles for so long before they get bored.  [...]

When flying with babies and young toddlers, the most difficult part of the flight is likely to be take off and landing.
As the plane gains altitude the cabin pressure changes, making the air pressure around the inner ear off balance. This causes pressure on the inner ear drum, uncomfortable enough for an adult, but usually [...]

Going on a road trip with toddlers can be stressful, but if you think ahead and anticipate what you will need you and your child can have more fun and arrive at your destination calm and relaxed. If you don’t have what you need, it will make the trip a lot harder on both of [...]

When you are on a long road trip with preschoolers, things can get a little noisy.  After hearing “are we there yet?” thirteen times in two miles, you might begin to wish you and your kids had just stayed home.
But, weary traveling parent, relax. There is hope.
Planning is key when introducing your preschoolers to the [...]

When taking an infant along on a road trip, there are many things to consider. Prepared parents will have a smoother trip, and a much happier baby.
First off, try to plan the trip during baby’s normal nap time. If you’re lucky, your little bundle will peacefully sleep the trip away and arrive at Grandma’s well [...]

It’s eternally frustrating to find yourself in a position of needing something only to root through your carry on luggage bag to and not find it. With airline security rules becoming stricter, knowing what to bring on the plane can be difficult. Always consult the airline before packing for your trip.
There are a few things [...]

Nothing is more maddening than checking in to your hotel after a long trip to find someone has made a mistake and the hotel is over booked. With tired kids, and tired parents, keeping your cool is difficult, but doing so will go a long way to helping you get through.
Be polite. Yes, a mistake [...]

Airports are crowded, busy, and dangerous places. With today’s airline security restrictions, it is almost impossible to get through check in and boarding quickly. You can do a few things to make your airport experience as pleasant as possible.
Call the airline or check your national airline security website to find out the acceptable size and [...]

Moving house is difficult enough, but moving long distances and having to travel to arrive at your new home presents special challenges.
Prepare your child well in advance for the move and the trip by talking about it, play acting, and reading books about moving, traveling, and the city of your new home.
Find something about the [...]