We've traveled successfully with both our kids during the potty training phase and wanted to share a few tips on how we survived with minimal accidents. There were a few but none so disastrous that it's been saved in my long-term memory. HA! Here are a few travel tips for parents starting or partly through the potty training process with their … [Read more...]
Best Budget-Friendly Travel Cribs & Beds for Babies, Toddlers & Kids
Getting babies and toddlers to sleep while away from home can sometimes be tricky. The smell of the room or bed sheets, the feel of the mattress and a new routine/schedule can affect sleep - that's why we often pack our kids' bed sheets or a portable crib or bed. Bringing your own bed from home makes the transition to a new environment easier for little ones. If you are … [Read more...]
15 Book Recommendations for Travel Loving Kids – Toddlers, Preschoolers & School Age Children
Books are a great way for kids to learn about places you’ve visited and destinations on your travel bucket list. When they were younger, they loved books with colorful pictures, rhyming text, and adventurous characters. Now that they’re in school, they gravitate more to those that teach them about culture, food, history, and art. With some travel restrictions currently in … [Read more...]
11 Children’s Books That Teach Kids About Diversity
Exploring the world with my family is a way for us to celebrate diversity. We are a Canadian, Chinese, West Indian family with unique traditions and celebrations. Travel is one way our kids learn about the differences and similarities between cultures and people. When we meet other families during our trips, we ask them about their favourite dishes, what they enjoy doing … [Read more...]
9 Practical Gifts for Families Heading to Disney World or a Disney Cruise
A Disney vacation - either the theme parks or a cruise - is on many families' travel bucket list. And if you've ever planned one yourself you know how time-consuming can be - and can sometimes end up being very costly. Thinking about what gifts are good to give a family heading to Disney World, Disneyland or Disney Cruise vacation in the near future? Here are a few gift … [Read more...]