Tips for traveling with babies and toddlers
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Forget spontaneous romantic dinners. Ditto for any big adventures. When you’re traveling with babies and toddlers, expect the unexpected. “Definitely there are a lot more logistics with little kids,” said Rachel...
10 ways to de-stress summer travel
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Take a deep, cleansing breath. Even if you’ve never been to a yoga class, you are going to need all the relaxation techniques out there to get through the hurdles (read that aggravation) that you must endure to travel this...
Eileen quoted in APNews on mask mandate
After a federal court order, which is being appealed, the TSA will not continue to enforce the Covid-19 mask mandate on public transportation. What should families do? The Associated Press turned to experts for advice: Still, tension among passengers over mask-wearing...
What The End Of Masks On Planes Means For Families
By EILEEN OGINTZ Tribune Content Agency Families flying with small children are rightly confused over this week’s lifting of the federal transportation Covid-19 masking mandate. A Florida federal judge ruled that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s...
Understanding Autism and celebrating differences
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Who hasn’t had a travel nightmare when taking the kids? The worst I’ve heard is having a plane of angry passengers booing your family as you try to calm a child on the autism spectrum. “People are very quick to judge,” explained...
Planning a road trip as gas prices reach record highs
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Now what? Just as we feel safe planning for spring and summer trips, gas prices reach record highs. And they may get higher despite crude oil prices dropping at the moment, AAA says. “This war is roiling an already tight global...
How road trippers can cope with high gas prices
By Eileen Ogintz We’re all hurting as gas prices rise over $4 a gallon — $5 in some parts of the country. That may make us change our vacation plans, but they won’t keep us home AAA and other surveys of travelers suggest. (Check out gas prices where you...
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...
Visiting SUMMIT One Vanderbilt in NYC
By Karen Saltos, Taking the Kids Correspondent NEW YORK — Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan is a retail and dining destination on the east side. It serves five different subway lines and Metro-North commuter rail from upstate New York and Connecticut....
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- Curtain Up Broadway Sept 30-Oct 2 September 22, 2022Playbill, The Broadway League, the Times Square Alliance, and Prudential Financial announce Curtain Up Broadway Festival The post Curtain Up Broadway Sept 30-Oct 2 appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
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- Ollie the Collie Takes the Big Apple September 21, 2022I was so happy when we arrived at the Kimpton Muse Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, where they are VERY doggy friendly! The post Ollie the Collie Takes the Big Apple appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Paradise Helicopters Partners with Expert Guides September 21, 2022Paradise Helicopters, a locally owned Hawaii helicopter company, has launched two charter experiences featuring local expert guides. The post Paradise Helicopters Partners with Expert Guides appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- The most accessible National Parks September 20, 2022While national parks are a common bucket list item, but many of those looking to check off those boxes want more accessible adventures. The post The most accessible National Parks appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Menu September 19, 2022Universal Orlando Resort cooks menu this fall features more than 75 items inspired by Halloween Horror Nights 2022. The post Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Menu appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Short Routes Making Bike Travel More Accessible September 18, 2022The Adventure Cycling Association is broadening its offerings and making them more accessible to all, releasing 12 new Short Routes The post Short Routes Making Bike Travel More Accessible appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Hiking program expanded for 18-40 year-old leaders September 17, 2022The American Hiking Society is expanding the impact of its NextGen Trail Leaders program, launched in 2018. The post Hiking program expanded for 18-40 year-old leaders appeared first on Taking The Kids.user