Roadtrip Tips for Special Needs Family
Does the idea of getting out on the road with your family sound like the classic American experience to you? If not, what challenges stand in the way? From my experience, traveling with a child with special needs can make a road trip seem more feasible than other...
3 Unexpected Spring Midwest Destinations with Itineraries
When we think of Spring Break trips, many families might think of Mexico or Florida as a warm spot to get away. The worst part of those trips is that everyone is traveling during those times and costs reflect the demand. If you need to work for part of your...
Air Travel for Child with Autism: Step by Step
Preparing to fly with any child can cause hesitance and anxiety for parents, but when your child faces additional challenges, concerns can prevent families from even considering flying. Is it worth it to fly with your child with autism? Absolutely! Flying with your...
Take Your Parents on Your Family Trip – 21 Reasons Why
The first family vacations I went on were with my parents, grandparents and extended family. When I was little, my grandparents had a two bedroom lake side condo at least eleven of us would stay in together. To me, traveling with grandparents was normal and quite...
Fall Visit to Chicago with Kids Itinerary
We love Chicago in every season, but fall is especially great as the temperatures cool and the scenery changes. Chicago is the perfect destination for families on a long Fall weekend. Avoid the crowds at waterparks and pumpkin patches; instead take in the Midwest's...
Products & Tools for Special Needs Travel – Especially for Families
As a parent of a child with special needs, everyday life can be full of unexpected challenges and expected additional hurdles. Like all parents, we work to give our children opportunities that will enhance their future. For some families, this includes a schedule...
Packing Light for a Family – 14 Minimalist Packing Tips
Minimalist Packing is a fun term that didn't appeal to me AT ALL before having kids. In my twenties (and before baggage fees got so wildly out of hand), I welcomed a large check bag or several. It is humorous to me now that my husband and I would travel with multiple...
One Perfect Day in Paris – Itinerary for Families
If you have only a short time or just want to plan the perfect day within your larger itinerary, consider visiting a few lesser known Parisian attractions. My family visited these locations when our children were ages 10, 8 and 5 years old. It was a perfect day! One...
Best Travel Toys for Kids Ages 7-8: What to Pack
If you have travelled with your 7-8 year old when they were younger, this age range may feel incredibly easier. The growing independence of a first or second grader can translate well to entertaining themselves. You may even get to watch a movie on your next flight!...
Spring Break Chicago Family Itinerary: Beyond Downtown
If your family is like ours and have visited Chicago dozens of times, you may desire to do something different and get away from the biggest tourist activities. Or maybe you are a first time visitor to Chicago who likes to get off the beaten path and see something...