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10 BEST ADVENTURES FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY 10 BEST ADVENTURES FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY The American West has an undeniable romantic appeal: its rich history as a ranching region; its verdant valleys bursting with springtime wildflowers; its swift, trout-filled rivers; its stands of aspen and pine woods; and its views of snow-capped peaks. And …

A DIFFERENT TRIP IN NEW YORK WITH MY KID A DIFFERENT TRIP IN NEW YORK WITH MY KID At the Metropolitan Museum of Art, we are facing an Italian Renaissance picture that is framed in gold. It has a ruddy-faced white kid with very fluffy hair and a pallid mother …

5 BEST HOTELS IN ORLANDO FOR FAMILY VACATION 5 BEST HOTELS IN ORLANDO FOR FAMILY VACATION Orlando is the most visited location in the United States, with an astounding 75 million tourists annually. the biggest and most extravagant theme parks in the world, including Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando …

TIPS FROM A FLIGHT ATTENDANT FOR FLYING WITH KIDS TIPS FROM A FLIGHT ATTENDANT FOR FLYING WITH KIDS Families have a lot on their plates as we begin what is predicted to be the biggest summer travel season in years. Any age child or infant traveling by plane can provide …

17 BEST DESTINATIONS FOR FAMILY VACATION 17 BEST DESTINATIONS FOR FAMILY VACATION Like many things about being a parent, organizing a family trip is an art. Plotting the ideal vacation has high risks since there are so many people to impress. How can you make sure your vacation is unforgettable? …

BEST RESORT IN MEXICO TO REDUCE KIDS’ TENSION BEST RESORT IN MEXICO TO REDUCE KIDS’ TENSION My four-year-old daughter cried out, “I don’t want to go see whales!” as we passed past the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita’s usually tranquil outdoor lobby. The sun had just risen beyond the horizon …

BEST ADVENTURE TO YOUR AUTISTIC KID BEST ADVENTURE TO YOUR AUTISTIC KID After I gave birth to my kid, my active family didn’t go to the slopes to ski or snowboard for almost ten years. With an autistic child who was overwhelmed by noisy crowds, fearful of heights, and unable …

LEARN LESSONS WITH AUTISTIC IN VEGAS LEARN LESSONS WITH AUTISTIC IN VEGAS Even the bravest travelers may find family travel intimidating. It can be much more challenging to explore the world with a neurodiverse household that includes both neurotypical and neurodivergent children. Basically, it’s all about the novelty: for someone …

VISIT LEGOLAND WITH AUTISTIC KIDS VISIT LEGOLAND WITH AUTISTIC KIDS Family vacation that is neurodiverse doesn’t have to be so terrifying. My two younger kids, ages 11 and 7, are not autistic, but my eldest daughter, 14, is. I am the lone father of this mixed-neurotype family. Having taken family …

BEST AIRLINES FOR AUTISTICS BEST AIRLINES FOR AUTISTICS For youth on the autistic spectrum, flying may be a terrifying experience. The clamor, throngs, lineups, and commotion of the TSA cause overstimulation, which may cause many people to lose it. However, not many airlines, nor their employees, are trained to identify …