I’ve always been something of a minimalist traveler. I find that setting off — whether to another city or to a country across the world — with one bag and one pair of shoes can work wonders for both ...

Think it’s impossible to travel as a family without checking bags? Think again. It’s possible. Even with kids—and yes, even for a full week. No baggage fees, no wasted time at the carousel, and no ...

Whether you’re just starting to plan your family trip to Hawaii or you’re getting ready to board the plane, chances are you’ve started thinking about what to bring to Hawaii for kids. We’ve spent a ...

I'm a freelance writer with a focus on parenting and lifestyle. Road trips are a rite of passage for many families. Whether long or short, the car’s trunk has plenty of room to stash lots of stuff ...

Pencils, pens, paper, folders, backpacks … your kids are all set and ready to go back to school! But have you given much thought to their lunches? How can you pack something good for them and their ...

Before I ever dreamed of becoming a parent, I was a consultant for the New Mexico Department of Education in Santa Fe. My job? To make sure the schools in our state were meeting federal guidelines for ...