Tag: travel planning with kids
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How Travel Builds Confidence in Kids
The first time we traveled internationally as a family, we landed in Paris wide-eyed and a little unsure of ourselves. We were figuring everything out as we went—how to get around, how to navigate the language, how to make sure we had everything (and everyone) with us at all times. We loved it, but it…
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Family Heritage Travel: Helping Kids Connect to Their Roots
There are some trips that stay with you because of what you saw. And then there are the ones that stay with you because of what you felt. Years ago, I traveled to Ireland with a couple of my aunts. At the time, I didn’t realize just how meaningful that trip would become. It wasn’t…
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Family Travel- Tips to Help Kids Cope with Homesickness
On a family trip a few years ago, we were having a wonderful time when, out of nowhere, my daughter grew upset and started to cry. I asked if something was hurting or bothering her, but she shook her head. She didn’t know why she felt so sad. Finally, I asked, “Do you think you…
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Family Travel- Planning Tips for A Happier Vacation
Over the years, we’ve had family and friends ask why we choose to take our daughter on trips with us. Some say they’d rather wait until their kids are older so they can truly understand what’s happening. Others admit they don’t want to deal with the added hassle of traveling with children at all. And…
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A Kid’s Guide to Skiing at Brighton Resort {Utah}
There’s a long-running joke in our house that Brad moved to Utah for the skiing… and then married someone who doesn’t ski. Ever since we got married, he’s talked about taking a family ski trip like the ones he grew up with — cold mornings, bundled kids, chairlift rides, and hot chocolate breaks. This year,…
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Freedom Festival: Celebrating the Fourth of July in Provo {Utah}
Provo, Utah hosts one of the largest Fourth of July celebrations in the country, filled with hot air balloons at sunrise, a massive community parade, a Freedom Run, and fireworks at Stadium of Fire. Here’s what it’s like to spend Independence Day in my hometown—and why it still feels like home.
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Child Passport Requirements: A Parent’s Checklist
We’re gearing up for our international trips this fall. Between flipping through travel books and finalizing itineraries, we’re also making sure all of our travel documents are in order. And if I’m being honest, the biggest hurdle in our planning has been renewing our daughter’s passport. If you thought getting an adult passport was complicated,…