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"There's the whole world at your feet." -- Bert, Mary Poppins

Mom digging with preschool daughter and son showing how to travel with kids who have different personalities

How to Travel with Kids Who Have Different Personalities

As my kids have gotten older, one of my favorite parts of traveling with them has been watching their personalities come to life. When they were babies and young toddlers, planning trips mostly meant finding…

A father and two young children exploring a shallow river during a family vacation, showing how unstructured play can create meaningful travel memories

How to Balance Structure and Free Play While Traveling with Young Kids

When my husband and I traveled before having kids, I planned almost everything. I researched attractions, mapped out driving routes, and tried to fit as much as possible into each day. Having a plan helped…

Kids overlooking Austin skyline at one of our outdoor activities in South Austin for kids

8 Outdoor Spots in South Austin Our Young Kids Love

When you search for "outdoor activities in Austin" or "things to do in Austin with kids", many lists send families all over the city. As parents living in South Austin, we don't always want to…