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

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

There are ebook apps for kids, online social networking sites and videos created just for kids, and even iPhone apps to inspire the artist within your child — needless to say, if you want it, there is an app, website, or gadget that's probably got it. Next up? The iPad. If you've purchased one of Apple's latest inventions, and you can't keep it out of your child's hands — don't worry. There Read more

Take the kids to London, without ever leaving home! If the royal wedding has your lil one dreaming of life on the other side of the pond, there are plenty of books to teach her a thing or two about the city where the nuptials took place. From a cartoon about the history of the royal city to an accordion-style 3D book featuring London's most famous sites, check out these five books that will 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