For single parents, the thought of traveling alone with children can be overwhelming to say the least. From the planning to handling all of the logistics, there’s no telling how the trip will pan out.

How We Spent Our Family Vacation is a new column that unpacks a single trip down to the cost, from the point of view of families who love to travel. For special education teacher Courtney Kamna, ...

Family vacations can be a great way to bond, but only when everyone involved actually wants to be there. When one teen’s parents arranged a surprise cabin trip with a pack of annoying younger kids, ...

Only 80 miles from Chicago, but with a lovely vacation vibe, Lake Geneva makes for a wonderful summer getaway. Families can soak up the sun on the beach or on a boat. Mosey around the adorable ...

When Walt Disney World invited my family and me down for the kickoff of its new “Cool Kid Summer” event, I assumed it would be an amazing experience for my son. He turns four in a couple months. A ...

My husband and I took our first cruise 16 years ago for our honeymoon. We went on more cruises after becoming parents, but had never brought our kids with us. Taking my 10 and 13-year-olds on a cruise ...

In today’s fast-paced world, where both parents are often working full-time jobs, guilt can creep in quickly. You miss a few school events. You get home after bedtime. You feel like you’re not showing ...