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Paris With Tweens: What Actually Worked for Our Family
Five days, one or two anchors at a time — including the Louvre surprise, Notre Dame, the Seine, heat, Metro and what we would repeat.
Amsterdam With Tweens: Canals, Bikes, Van Gogh and Leaving Room to Wander
An intentionally loose arrival day, canal cruise, stroopwafels, Van Gogh, Vondelpark and the cycling lesson we learned.
Iceland Cruise With Kids: What Our 7-Day Cruise Was Really Like
Sea-day resets, Scotland, three Iceland ports, waterfalls, geothermal landscapes and a Blue Lagoon finale.
Our Eastern Caribbean Cruise With Kids
A hurricane detour, two relaxing sea days, Puerto Rico family roots, St. Thomas snorkeling and why a quieter HAL ship worked for us.
History Comes Alive
Six stories about making history, museums, Boston, Rome, and Washington D.C. more engaging for kids.
Zion National Park with Kids: What We Learned Doing It in March
Why March beats summer, how the shuttle really works, Emerald Pools, and the fourth-grade pass that gets your whole car in free.
Paddling the Florida Keys With Kids: SUP or Kayak?
Comparing John Pennekamp, Curry Hammock and Bahia Honda — and how we decide between SUP and kayak.
Beginner Paddleboarding in Miami: 6 Calm-Water Spots to Start
Six calm, beginner-friendly spots — from Oleta’s wildlife-rich mangroves to Biscayne Bay.
Beginner Paddleboarding in Fort Lauderdale: 5 Calm-Water Spots
Five calm-water spots, from quiet canals to a state-park creek, to learn on.
