International Travel If you are traveling internationally, this is a simple question.  Yes!  You need a passport for your little one, even if you are just going to Mexico or Canada.  Many parents who haven’t traveled frequently may be unaware of the law changes in 2007 (requiring those entering the US by air to have …

For those of you who are frequent travelers, it probably goes without saying that you should ask for compensation when things go seriously awry in your travels.  Airlines have been known to hand out free miles and even vouchers willy nilly, but these only go to those who ask!  I think a lot of infrequent …

Lugging bulky and heavy baby gear on planes, trains, and automobiles doesn’t make for a fun vacation.  And hitting up a Target or drug store with a cranky tyke after a full day of travel to buy baby supplies is not much better.  That’s why I’m a firm believer in shipping baby gear ahead to …

Much of my travel with my kids is by plane.  But when my family takes a road trip, one of our favorite destinations is Lake Tahoe.  Located just a few hours from our home in the San Francisco Bay Area, it is perfect for weekend getaway.  In winter, the skiing opportunities are endless. My family has a …

A few weeks ago, I was returning from the Big Island of Hawaii with my husband, parents, and daughter, and one of our dreaded travel fears arose – a flight cancellation. We were in a fairly remote airport (KOA) flying an airline that only has one flight a day back to the San Francisco Bay …

Updated June 30, 2015! Back when I was childless and carefree, I prided myself in being able to pack light.  I regularly carried on a single roll-aboard in my travels so I could be on my way out of an airport quickly, bypassing the bag carousel.  Once our first little one came along, I realized …

If you are traveling with an infant or toddler, one of the most stressful parts of air travel is standing in an endless airport security line. Although there are some times when this just can’t be avoided, there are a few strategies you should consider when the TSA is getting you down. Here are 4 …

If you grew up going to Disney World like I did, you might be surprised to know that the hotel situation in Disneyland is very different.  Disneyland was built first, and Walt Disney only purchased a relatively small amount of land for the park.  As it became clear that Disneyland would be a hit destination, …

Many parents who travel with small children find that their vacation isn’t much of a vacation when they are chasing small children and having to adjust all their plans around naptime and early bedtimes.  One solution is to bring extended family with you on your travels (we invite grandmas whenever we can), but that isn’t …

My husband and I have been big Disney fans for a long time, so we definitely looked forward to taking our little one down to Anaheim as soon as possible. What we did not look forward to was standing in Disneyland lines for hours and finding ourselves with a cranky toddler. Luckily, there are ways you …