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

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

"We're going to Disney World!" As soon as my kids heard Eli Manning utter that post-Super Bowl phrase, they couldn't wait to board the plane for Orlando, FL. Little did they know that we had booked our trip six months earlier, planning to stay at an apartment off-property (thanks, Nanna!), a few miles from the park. I loved Disney World as a kid, but back then, it was just two parks, and I wasn't Read more

If there's a spring in your step, it's for a good reason this month — warmer weather is just around the corner! You've survived the dark, gray days of Winter, but before Spring actually arrives, it's a great time to pack in a quickie vacation to celebrate the end of the season — because Spring break isn't just for the college kids these days! Check out our must-have items for traveling tots Read more

Day at the museum! Among the awesome kid-friendly sites to visit around the US are some truly incredible children's museums. Though they've been designed to please tots, these exciting places can be a lot of fun for mom and dad too — who doesn't enjoy touching a starfish every now and then? Keep reading for ten exciting children's museums to put on your "Before They Grow Up Too Fast" bucket Read more

Expect the unexpected! This seems to be the motto for moms traveling with tots. From hand sanitizer and baby wipes to baby's favorite lovey, mamas know that when traveling with a toddler, it's always better to be overprepared. Check out these five helpful items for easy traveling with tots and set out on your next vacation care-free! Read more

Winter may be holding off on unleashing its fury, but if last year was any indication of what's to come, we have a long season ahead of us! If thoughts of snow, sleet, and subzero temperatures have mama dreaming of a break from reality, it's never too soon to start planning a family getaway. I spoke with Elizabeth Thorp, founder of Poshbrood.com about some under-the-radar resorts and hotels that Read more

Get your passports ready and let's go play! For young parents, the local playground is a gathering place, a community, and, above all, a place for energetic tots to run run run. While most communities have some sort of playspace, some have taken the concept of playground to awesome new levels. Click through for 12 of the most exciting playgrounds from around the world, sure to stir up a little Read more

Trick-or-treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat! Trick-or-treating is the highlight of Halloween for most tots — but will your kiddos be getting some awesome treats in their goodie bags this Halloween? Zillow recently ranked the top 20 cities to trick-or-treat — and the top five neighborhoods in each — based on median home value, walkability, population density, and safety. Read more

August is a month of travel for many families — a time to pack everyone up and head to the shore for a few days or weeks of relaxation and bonding before the hectic school year begins. With family vacations in mind, we turned to Jenny Cooper, head designer at J.Crew's Crewcuts division, to see what she'd bring on a family trip. A mom of two boys — Walker, 9, and Miller, 6 — the Brooklyn Read more