6 On-the-Go Snacks For Kids With Food Allergies


Updated 05/16/12 3:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Traveling With Kids With Allergies

When your kids' food allergies rule out fast-food stops and airport kiosks as travel-day options, what's a mom to do? "Plan ahead!" says Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple. Through her clean eating consulting business, Amie helps Manhattan moms come up with manageable, delicious solutions for dealing with food allergies from gluten to lactose intolerance, nut allergies, and more, both on the go Read more

Newlyweds With Kids: Should Your Honeymoon Be a Romantic Jaunt or a Family Vacation?


Updated 05/15/12 1:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bringing Kids on Honeymoon

Traditionally, honeymoons are thought of as a time for a newlywed couple to escape for a few days (or weeks) of postwedding bliss. But when the bride and groom are parents, stepparents, or both, does the definition of the honeymoon change? Some parents view the honeymoon as an opportunity to bring the newly blended family together, while others relish the opportunity to be alone with their new Read more

Fun and Functional Kids Luggage Perfect For Summer Travel


Updated 04/29/12 7:12 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Kids Luggage

Get your lil ones extra excited for Summer vacation with these playful, practical luggage picks. There's a smart, sensible option for any occasion, whether you're heading cross-country or just to grandma's house across town. Here are some of our favorite luggage choices for tots, from a commemorative 2012 Olympic Trunki to light-up Disney princesses. Read more

Travel Like the Jet Set: Vacation Tips From Our Favorite Celebrity Families


Updated 04/13/12 3:14 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Family Travel Tips From Celebrities

Full disclosure: many of the famous families seen here likely reached their destinations via private jet, accompanied by full-time help, and had access to amenities that many of us didn't even know existed. Still, we can't help but be inspired by their jet-set savvy and ability to pack up the kids and go with what looks like relative ease. Read on for seven valuable travel lessons that we can Read more

The Ride-On Carry-On: Kid-Friendly Or Are You Kidding?


Updated 04/03/12 4:35 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Ride-On Carry-On For Kids Airport Travel

Have you seen this crazy new invention, the Ride-On Carry-On? Developed by a flight attendant mom, the concept is a collapsible, kid-size chair that slides over your rolling luggage's handle. Buckle your child in and wheel them off to your gate. It saves you the hassle of having to check a stroller and streamlines the entire airport experience. Once you're in your seats, the Ride-On Carry-On Read more

Feet First: One Family's Photographic Journey


Updated 03/13/12 2:18 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Creative Way to Document Your Family History

We first met the very talented British photographer Tom Robinson through his "I'm Going to Be a Dad" series. Once he broke his big news, and Tom's daughter Matilda was born, he began to use his "Feet First" photography project as a way to document his growing family's history and travels. "While sitting on Brighton beach (England) back in 2005 with my new girlfriend Verity, I suddenly thought Read more

Jet-Set Family: 10 Apps For Families Going on Spring Break


Updated 05/07/12 1:21 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Apps to For Family Travel

Hit the road without hitting rock bottom! Spring break is prime time for travel – be it for a trip to grandma's house or on a vacation – but getting there isn't always half the fun. Eliminate mad dashes through the airport in search of a toilet and road trip boredom with a few apps designed to make the air, roads, and rails just a wee bit friendlier! Read more

10 Tips For Entertaining Kids on Road Trips


Updated 02/24/12 5:24 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

10 Best Tips For Road Trips With Kids

Does your next family trip involves hours on the road? Does getting to grandma's house for the weekend take just a little longer than you'd like? Well, get excited because we've got the best tips and tricks for keeping lil ones busy (and happy) in the car. From games and gizmos to good old-fashioned fun, these 10 ideas are ready to add to your arsenal. Source: Thinkstock Read more

Behind The Wheel: The Best Cars for Families


Updated 02/01/12 2:03 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

2012 Best Cars For Families

As parents, we all want the safest, most secure way of transporting our families from point A to point B. If the car is good-looking, well that's just a bonus. So when U.S. News Best Cars released its 2012 Best Cars for Families Awards earlier today, we couldn't wait to share the results. Check out the highlights, and let us know — how does your family get around? Do you agree with these Read more