We all know that flying with small children has its ups and downs (no pun intended). It’s hard to keep energetic little ones entertained for hours when confined to a cramped seat. The issue is further compounded by the two to three hours lag time waiting at the airport before ...

It’s a fact right up there with death and taxes. If you’re going to be venturing out for more than an hour or two with your kids, sooner or later you’re going to have to find a place to pee. Young children don’t often clue in that nature is calling ...

There have been several recent surveys that enumerate how loath the general flying public is to sitting near children on planes. One found a whopping 86% of respondents wanting family travelers to be sequestered to a special kiddie section (read far away from them). Maybe they’re on to ...

Tips for flying with fidgety preschoolers

Family flying gets a bit easier once your child reaches preschool age. As the high-maintenance work of the younger stages wanes, a more capable, eager flying companion emerges. Set it up right and your child is more apt to think of the airplane journey as ...

Don't rely on children's menus to keep your tot fed

Ideally by the preschool years you’ve instilled some sense of table manners in your child, but despite your best efforts chances are there is still room for improvement. 3-to-5-year-olds are loathe to sit still and feign politeness for more than 20-minute ...