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5 Ways to Survive Flying with Kids

Recently there was a young family sitting behind me on my flight from Detroit to Syracuse.  It was not a pleasant flight. I know flying with a baby, an almost 4 year old, and a 6 year old is tough. It was a 4 1/2 hour flight, and undoubtedly the parents were really tired. Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world. But the thing about...

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Long Distance Grandparenting
Long Distance Grandparenting

Years ago, correspondence by mail was the primary way grandparents kept in touch with grandchildren who lived far away. This was followed by a time where the telephone became more commonly used. Today, however, children (and some grandparents) are much more comfortable communicating by e-mail, fax and even videophone (an invention we only dreamed...

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10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Flying With Infants and Toddlers
10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Flying With Infants and Toddlers

We have flown several times a year since my oldest was three months old. Through trial and error I have learned a few things, 10 to be exact. #1 Arrive early. Two hours might sound like a lot, but with ever-increasing security it's a good idea to allow yourself extra time to get to your gate, especially when toting along a kid or two (or three)....

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Alaska Inside Passage Adventure
Alaska Inside Passage Adventure

For those who love the wild untamed North Country and want to experience an adventure that will give you a life time of memories, floating through the Inside Passage on the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system is the way to go. It will take you to places that a cruise ship cannot access and give you a real perspective of the true Alaskan lifestyle. I...

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