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Should we be banning kids from restaurants? Spawned Episode 171

Just last week we read an article that said Japan Airlines would soon to be letting their customers know where children would be sitting on the plane. So what’s next? Kid sections in restaurants? With Kristen’s husband and Liz’s ex in the restaurant...

Ireland with kids: Great tips and secret spots from our 4-day adventure on the Wild Atlantic Way

by Kristen Chase | Family Travel

This past summer, we spent four days of our British family vacation in Ireland. Because our trip was centered around a trip to London, we still wanted to experience all the green beauty and nature of Ireland that we could in a few days. So instead of heading to...

London with teens: 12 things to see and do with your older kids

by Kristen Chase | Family Travel

This summer, I spent 4 glorious days in London with my teens (and tweens). I was so excited to share one of my favorite cities with my kids. But traveling as an adult to London is way different than bringing kids, which is why I did a ton of research and a whole lot...

15 things to pack for your next trip to Disney World that make the difference between enjoyment and survival.

by Kate Etue | Family Travel, Tips + Tricks

My family recently returned from our fourth trip to Disney World (thanks to a very generous grandmother), and I’ve finally figured out those BTDT pro-tips for a successful Disney vacation. For me, it starts with packing the right items. And, knowing what to...

What to do in San Diego with Teens: Tips for a cool getaway

by Holly Rosen Fink | Family Travel, Tips + Tricks

Teens can be picky, and I don’t have the easiest teenagers myself. So on a recent long weekend getaway in San Diego, I planned out our days carefully with them in mind and hooray, it worked! Planning is the key to a good family vacation with teens. Especially when you...

5 smart and easy tips for your first backyard campout with the kids.

by Kate Etue | Tips + Tricks

We’ve still got a lot of summer left for camping out with the kids! If you love the idea, but you’re not sure you’re ready to head out into the wilderness with the family just yet, a backyard campout is a great place to start. If it goes wrong...

These expert tips could help save you money on your next vacation | Spawned Ep 163

by Cool Mom Staff | Family Travel, Podcast

With summer travel season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to hit the road, or, if you’re working ahead, get your holiday travel all planned and booked. There are definitely tricks that can help you save money, from booking your flights on specific...

Paris with teens: 8 of our favorite off-the-beaten-path attractions and activities

by Linda Kerr | Family Travel, Tips + Tricks

Our family of four with two teenagers recently returned from a five-day trip to Paris. While we did hit most of the major attractions — the Louvre, Notre Dame, Versailles, and of course the Eiffel Tower — we also found some fun, less touristy places to...

Can holding a potato help prevent car sickness?

by Liz Gumbinner | Tips + Tricks

Earlier this year, I read somewhere that holding a russet potato can help prevent car sickness. I had no idea how or why, but I thought it was worth a shot. Because if you have kids who get car sick, you know that you will try anything. Like…anything. On a long...

The National Parks Junior Ranger Program is a brilliant and easy way to get kids excited about your next family vacation

by Kate Etue | Family Travel

If you’re planning a family trip to one of our amazing national parks this summer, I want to recommend that you schedule some time to let your kids take part in the National Parks Junior Ranger program. This is a wonderful educational program that helps kids...