Tools Scientists Use To Study Viruses
The American Museum of Natural History in New York has a wealth of resources online to help people learn how scientists study viruses. During the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists were able to decode the SARS-CoV-2 virus’s genome in under 48 hours, get a view of its...
Omicron: How to travel safely in the new year
By Eileen Ogintz The holidays have ended. Despite the rapid increase in Covid cases due to the Omicron variant, more than 109 million were expected to a have traveled during the holiday period, according to AAA Travel. But Omicron continues to rage. What should you do...
Omicron: How to be safe for the holidays
By Eileen Ogintz Wow! More than 109 million Americans plan to travel over the holidays – 92 percent of 2019 levels, AAA reports. “Americans who canceled their vacations in 2020 want to gather with family and friends for the holidays this year, although they will still...
What to know about travel with Omicron
By Eileen Ogintz What now? Just when we think we can start to plan a vacation, there’s a new variant (Omicron), new travel restrictions and enough different rules in different countries to completely confuse you. I’m an expert and I’m confused! Here is what we know...
Kids, COVID-19 vaccines, and holiday gatherings
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency No, you’re not being rude. “It should be the new normal this holiday season … it’s important to ask for the vaccination status of hosts and invitees,” said Dr. Mobeen Rathore, an infectious disease expert, professor and...
Carnival Cruises: Primed for Kids’ Return
By Eileen Ogintz ABOARD CARNIVAL MARDI GRAS IN THE CARRIBEAN SEA — Christine Duffy can’t wait. “I miss seeing all the happy kids. And happy kids make parents and grandparents happy,” said Duffy, the president of Carnival Cruise Line which pre-pandemic...
On Carnival Mardi Gras: What Pandemic?
By Eileen Ogintz ABOARD CARNIVAL MARDI GRAS in the Caribbean Sea — Besides their new grandbaby, Gary and Christine Posavad have a new love–Carnival’s new ship Mardi Gras. They’ve already sailed the megaship four times since the inaugural cruise at the...
On a cruise in Greece in the pandemic
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Talk about piling on vacation stress. How about traveling abroad during a pandemic, and then boarding a cruise ship, perhaps for the first time? “We’re vaccinated. We didn’t have reason to be nervous, but I was anxious,” said...
Memories from our first Pandemic cruise
By Eileen Ogintz Kim and Dave Archbold opted for room service the last night of the “Treasures of the Greek Isles” Windstar Cruise. But they weren’t in their cabin, nor were they alone. Aboard the Wind Star sailing yacht, room service is available everywhere. The...
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- Hanukkah Monica for the holidays November 25, 2022Hanukkah at Monica's is now on the PJ Library Amazon store. The new picture book is written and illustrated by Varda Livney. The post Hanukkah Monica for the holidays appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Black Founders exhibit coming to Philly Museum November 24, 2022A groundbreaking new special exhibition, Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia, will bring together historical artifacts. The post Black Founders exhibit coming to Philly Museum appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Taking the kids to see the best and brightest holiday lights November 24, 2022Post Pandemic, these displays in big cities, smaller towns, resorts, theme parks, zoos, botanic gardens are bigger and better than ever. The post Taking the kids to see the best and brightest holiday lights appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- How to Guarantee Smooth Travels With Kids November 23, 2022It's no secret that traveling with kids requires extra preparation and extra patience. These tips will help your travels be smooth sailing The post How to Guarantee Smooth Travels With Kids appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Meet Kimpton Eventi’s new director of pet relations November 23, 2022Kimpton's Hotel Eventi in NYC now has a "Director of Pet Relations," in partnership with the animal rescue organization Safe and Sound Satos! The post Meet Kimpton Eventi’s new director of pet relations appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- 100 Years of the National Christmas Tree Lighting November 22, 2022Start your 2022 holiday season with the National Christmas Tree Lighting, now in its centennial year. The post 100 Years of the National Christmas Tree Lighting appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- 5 Baby Gadgets Every Parent Needs For Travel November 21, 2022A car seat is the most important item to have for your child when traveling. A car seat should be used from birth until at least age two The post 5 Baby Gadgets Every Parent Needs For Travel appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- New Holiday Craftsman Cottage at Santa Barbara hotel November 21, 2022During the 2022 Holiday season, the El Encanto hotel in Santa Barbara CA is introducing its first-ever Craftsman Cottage. The post New Holiday Craftsman Cottage at Santa Barbara hotel appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Yosemite NP Revises Parking Rules for 2023 November 20, 2022The National Park Service announced today that there will not be a reservation system for Yosemite National Park for 2023. The post Yosemite NP Revises Parking Rules for 2023 appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Northern California Christmas Trains November 19, 2022Step into a Christmas storybook on three holiday trains within an easy drive of the Bay Area and Sacramento CA The post Northern California Christmas Trains appeared first on Taking The Kids.user