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8 Best Water Shoes for the Beach
Inspecting tidal pools for critters and splashing in the waves is more enjoyable when nobody’s complaining about sore feet. Enter the water shoe—the go-anywhere footwear with…
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11 Best Road Trip Games for Families
Play these old-fashioned (and free!) games to pass the time on your next family road trip.
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11 Best Kids Headphones for 2021, According to Expert Advice
Buying your child a pair of earphones ensures you don’t have to listen to Baby Shark on repeat. But it’s important to distinguish which kids’…
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The 6 Best Travel Tips for Families of Children With Disabilities
Some of the best family memories are made on vacations together. For families who have a child with disabilities, additional factors need to be considered…
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The 9 Best Aquariums to Visit in the U.S.
New England Aquarium – Boston, MA If watching thousands of aquatic animals wasn’t enough, the New England Aquarium, located on Boston Harbor offers Whale Watches,…
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The 10 Best Family Vacation Destinations in the U.S.
School’s out for summer — which means it’s time for another fun-filled summer vacation. And, while this year’s trip may look and feel a bit…
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The 8 Best Portable Potties and Toilets
Summer is here, and with it comes road trips and day trips, and when you have kids, it means that, almost inevitably, at least once…
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The Incredible Amazon Prime Perk That Can Improve Your Next Vacation
Amazon Prime is a useful subscription for a lot of things, but it can be a lifesaver for families on vacation. The $119-per-year subscription grants…
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11 Best Sunglasses for Babies and Toddlers in 2021
Looking for a pair of sunglasses for baby? We recommend these baby and toddler sunglasses for their durability, comfort, and protection from the elements (and…
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The 10 Best National Parks for Families
America’s natural wonders were chosen to be national parks to preserve their majestic beauty. However navigating these famous locales with children in tow at the…
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What Will Family Travel Look Like in 2021?
Families face a dilemma this summer—although the teens and adults may be vaccinated, the under-16s won’t be. For a lot of families, this will impact…
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6 Secrets for Packing Light for a Family Road Trip
The first time we traveled as parents, with our oldest son, we completely overpacked for the weekend trip. I acted as if the mountain resort…
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8 Best Swim Goggles for Kids 2021
Keeping common complaints in mind, we set out on a mission to find goggles that keep kids happily exploring the underwater world (while also keeping…
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14 Items Under $25 That You Should Never Travel Without
Who says essential items have to be expensive? When we’re traveling, it often seems the things we rely on the most come with the smallest…
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10 Ways to Amuse Kids at the Airport
Airport delays are all too common and can quickly bring on temper tantrums and arguments when traveling with children. Whether your flight is delayed by…
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14 Best Gifts for New Moms (and Dads!) 2021
When someone is expecting a baby or had one recently, it can be difficult to choose the perfect gift to give for the special occasion.…
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6 Best Scavenger Hunt Games for Kids 2021
Scavenger hunts can rescue a rainy day on vacation, keep the kids busy on the road, or help them learn geography or get to know…
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8 Best Sunscreens for Kids 2021
With the growing popularity and importance of natural sunscreens for the environment, many of us are wondering: does natural sunscreen (also known as reef-safe sunscreen)…
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Beyond the Diaper Bag: 9 Best Daypacks for Traveling Families
Chances are, your family vacation will include at least one day of adventure—think hiking, cycling, kayaking, or horseback riding. That means your carry-on just won’t…
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12 Best Stroller and Car Seat Toys for Babies and Toddlers
A busy baby is a happy baby, Keep baby busy—and happy—while on the go with these stroller and car seat toys, which include plenty of…
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11 Best Ways to Preserve Your Family Vacation Memories (and Get Excited About Your Next Trip)
You’ve taken an amazing trip, and you want that vacation feeling to last forever. Luckily, there are lots of ways the whole family can preserve…
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8 Best Portable Wi-Fi Hotspots
Traveling with limited internet (or without it entirely) can be difficult. Sure, you may want to unplug from work emails and social media, but you…
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7 Best Travel Sites for All-Inclusive Vacations
There are a lot of different components when planning a family vacation. After you pick your dates and destination, you still have to choose a…
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8 Best Car Rental Booking Sites for Families
As exciting as it is to go on vacation, the planning, like renting a car, can be time-consuming and frustrating. Sure, you could call a…
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16 Travel-Inspired Books Dads Will Love
Not only do travel-inspired books make great gifts, but they also give dad inspiration to explore new places (with his kids, of course). Below is…
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