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There’s a wealth of information about drug use in the U.S. Here are some quick facts you can use to help talk to your kids  about drug use. In 2013, 24.6 million Americans over the age of 12 had used […]

In the moment, when your child is offered drugs or alcohol, it can be hard to say no. It can help if you role play and practice with them. Here are some ways to help them make good choices by […]

Children whose parents speak with them about the dangers of drugs are 42 percent less likely to try drugs than children whose parents don’t talk to them, the National Family Partnership, sponsors of Red Ribbon Week said. But, according the […]

By Karin Sheets Special Needs TravelingMom TWLIGHT1 Bella’s house, set in “Port Angeles” in the movie, is located about 40 minutes from Portland, Ore. TWILIGHT2 The Carver Café looks exactly like it does in the movie, even if the menu is a […]

By Cindy Richards Editor, TravelingMom.com The cost of gas is enough to make some families think twice about taking a family vacation. These four tips from Ronald M. Weiers, author of “GA$ SMART$: Hundreds of Small Ways to Save Big at […]

By Anuja De Silva Cosmopolitan TravelingMom If you were a road warrior in your B.C. (Before Children) days, there’s no reason you can’t still hit the road with a baby on board. It takes a little more planning and a […]

By Christine Tibbetts Blended Family Traveling Mom Increasing the number of front seats would help mightily for road trips with elders who have trouble lowering themselves into back seats when their balance is shaky and their quadriceps not so toned. […]

What’s the best way to prepare to be safe on the road? If you ask a dozen different people you’ll get a dozen different answers. We asked family travel experts to share what they keep in their cars — whether […]

Cosmopolitan Traveling Mom If you were a road warrior in your B.C. (Before Children) days, there’s no reason you can’t still hit the road with a baby on board. It takes a little more planning and a lot more gear, […]

Hunger and boredom are the enemies of family road trip happiness. Focus on food and fun to make sure the hours in the care are building happy family memories. For travel snacks, choose healthy foods that are less messy. For […]