Road Trip Tales: Erin Bender, Explore With Erin
Erin from Travel With Bender shares some of her family travel road trip secrets in this chat with Globetrotting Mama Heather Greenwood Davis.
Happy “Just Today” to you
We're in a lull here, people. We've got a few good weeks until the Easter Egg madness begins to beg for our attention. Make the most of today.
A Shot at Life for Developing Nations
For families in developing countries the vaccine debate is very different. It is not about whether to get a shot or not; it's about whether they'll ever even have a chance to make that choice.
#GlobetrotWed Chiang Mai, Thailand
How do you blow a North American kid's mind? Adults on their knees offering prayers and gifts in deference to kids only slightly older than himself.
How Travel cured my Picky Eater
You know those kids who sit down at a table and immediately begin to list all the things wrong with their meal? I had that kid.
March Break Planning? Leave it to the Dads
March Break is almost here and we just love revisiting this article from The Toronto Star about March Break planning - Dad style. Here's what some of Toronto's hippest dads told Heather last year about how they plan to spend March Break. Wonder what they are up to this year?
Having another “Mariah Carey” Christmas.
All I want for Christmas is youuuu....
Parenting: Lifetime Love and The myth of “18 Summers”
Have you heard the myth of "18 summers?" It's the amount of time you'll hear some parents talk about in relation to raising their kids; as in "We've only got 18 summers with them before they're off on their own" I don't buy it.
Cameron Turns 10
Life was at its most hectic when he showed up, bursting on the scene like he owned the place and proving with every step that in fact he did.
Big News: Taking your Questions in National Geographic Traveler Magazine
When we were named National Geographic Travelers of the Year in 2012 it was like being handed an Oscar by George Clooney. With this news it feels like George came back and asked to be BFFs.
Keep the Learning Going: Summer Travel
I have no qualms about taking the kids out of school to travel and when they are out of school I also have no qualms about keeping the education going. Want to use your next vacation as a way of keeping the learning top of mind? Here are three tips:
Summer Road Trips and National Geographic Travel
There are some key things you can do to make your next family road trip your best ever.
My more “WElfie” Less “SELFie” life
It can't be predicted. We'll be somewhere acting perfectly normal and then I'll just look over at them and my heart will fill with so much love for the kids, the family, the moment... and whammo, blammo, we're taking a "Welfie."
Mega List of Ontario March Break Outings for Kids 2014 – Part 2
There's no excuse for March Break boredom thanks to this fulsome list from Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corp. Take your pick for a fun-filled week.
March Break Outings for Kids 2014 – Part 1- Toronto Area
Put down that macaroni necklace and make your way to one of these fun-filled, family outings over March Break.
March Break Deals for Parents 2014
There are two ways to approach March Break: 1. Embrace the family time and plot out a week of together time 2. Run away I present some options.
Teachers share tips on Taking Kids out of School Ahead of Spring Break
I asked teachers, under the promise of anonymity, and they shared how they really feel about kids missing school for family vacations. This morning I shared some of their thoughts with Marci Ien on Canada AM.
Keeping things Fair or Why my kids never ask “What did you bring me?”
How hard do you work to keep things even amongst your kids? Do you buy two of things to make sure no one is left out? What would you do if one was more talented than the other? How far do you go to keep things fair?
Fines for families who take kids out of school to travel
The fine against this family irks me if only for the fact that at its core, a rule/law that suggests that a parent can't take their child out of school is an affront to my rights to parent.
2013 World Adventures: A Globetrotting Mama Recap
Just because the world tour is over doesn't mean the adventures are at an end. This video shares just a few highlights from our 2013 adventures.
Hotel Must Haves: What to know before you book your next stay (Contest Closed)
A good sleep can't be underestimated and when you're traveling with young children, making sure everyone is comfortable and happy can make a huge difference in how the rest of the day goes. Over the years we've gotten better at choosing where to stay and what to look out for. As you plan your next family adventure, here are a few things you'll want to keep in mind before you book your hotel.
