Talking to Children about Hurricanes, Floods and Other Natural Disasters

Talking to Children about Hurricanes, Floods and Other Natural Disasters

Once again, parents and teachers are faced with the challenge of discussing an overwhelming natural disaster with children. Although these may be difficult conversations, they are also important. There are no “right” or “wrong” ways to talk with children about such tragic events. However, here are some suggestions that you may find helpful

The airport lounge ain’t what it used to be

The airport lounge ain’t what it used to be

I’m not flying business class. I’m not a high roller. But I have access to the Wingtips lounge in Terminal Four —and more than 1,000 airport lounges in 500 cities around the world.

Embarrassing your kids doesn’t end after middle school

Embarrassing your kids doesn’t end after middle school

If you think embarrassing your kids ends at middle school, think again. My older daughter, 31, seems convinced I’ll somehow embarrass her (perhaps by not being able to keep up) on our upcoming biking river cruise along the Danube

Can flying actually be fun? Yes, but more likely on a foreign carrier

Can flying actually be fun? Yes, but more likely on a foreign carrier

If you’re thinking you wouldn’t find these amenities on an American carrier, you are probably right. “In the United States, you don’t see a lot of airlines offering amenities for kids,” said Brian Sumers, who covers airlines and aviation for the travel industry website Skift.