With a writer mom, my kids never had a chance: They had to love reading from the minute they were born. Luckily, they took to books like a pig takes to mud, and now a lot of our family time consists of sitting together on our family room sectional, each absorbed in our own book.

So how can you get your kids addicted to books? Travel’s a perfect vehicle (please forgive the pun) – or at least, so I’ve found with my two. Given the amount that we travel (often several weeks a year, and at least a couple of weekends a month), the reading bug has come in super-handy for my girls, both because they have a way to entertain themselves in transit and because they can learn all about the places we’re going before we ever get there. Read More >

The time has come. Your “baby” is going off to college. While this milestone is thrilling and exciting there are some things you can do to help the transition be a little less painless for them and you:

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When it comes to beach destinations, there is no shortage of fantastic locations. States like Florida and California are full of popular locations, and along the coast you are usually never too far from a big beach. Sadly, many of those are also packed during summer months, and not much can take the fun out of a day at the beach than having to walk for an hour to find a decent spot.

Thankfully, the country is also full of (slightly) lesser known beaches, and many of these hidden gems are also relatively quiet.

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Like many adults, my husband and I can’t get enough museums. When we travel, we drag our kids to as many art museums, science museums and natural museums as we can find.  Sometimes, it’s a great experience for the whole family. Other times, not so much.

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