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Traveling with a small child may seem overwhelming, but with the right preparation, a three-year-old can be the perfect travel companion!  Mentally preparing your child in advance for all of the [...]

Face it–flying with a toddler on an airplane is daunting.  Traveling with a baby seems easy in comparison.  Toddlers are discovering (and demanding!) their independence and thinking about [...]

Perhaps one of the most stressful aspects about getting ready for plane travel with my toddlers is the packing, but more specifically, the packing of the carry-on. The carry-on is so crucial [...]

Winter travel with a baby can be difficult, but as a Chicago native, I’m no stranger to frigid temps. In fact, just last week, we braved the Polar Vortex and joined hundreds of midwesterners [...]

Dr. Steve Silvestro is a board certified pediatrician who is also a father of two. As a father he knows first hand of the many complexities traveling with children can bring and as a pediatrician [...]

Wondering if it’s possible to take your toddler on a ski holiday? Before children, my husband and I enjoyed an annual ski holiday (definitely a holiday and not a trip!). Since having our [...]

This post contains affiliate links for the best travel gifts for families. Finding gifts for travelers with young children can be daunting. Those adorable headphones seem cute, but will he use [...]

A few months ago, we got a Jetkids Bedbox Classic and we absolutely love it! Its smart design and functionality make it a great kids’ suitcase and flybed, all rolled into one. Previously, we had [...]

by Dr. Steve Silvestro, MD Dr. Steve has also recorded this as a podcast. If you prefer to listen rather than read the information, just use this player:  Every summer, there’s a great article [...]

This post contains affiliate links.   Obersee Backpacks and Luggage for Kids I knew it was time for my very tall 4-year old to upgrade from his ride-and-pull-along case to kids luggage of [...]