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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| vacation ideas | 1/24/2012 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I don't know where to go. My question is more geared towards getting ideas from you since I have ... A: Margie - Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. My son and I were both sick last week. Wow, ... | ||
| Traveling with my son's 16 yr old friend to Mexico | 5/31/2011 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: My family and I are flying to Mexico and would like to take my son's friend who is 16. Her parents ... A: I looked up your question on the US State Dept. website. You are correct that she must have her own ... | ||
| What age do I bring my child? | 4/18/2011 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: Ever since I was a little girl I wanted to have a child. I dedicated all my teenage years and young ... A: Congratulations on your pregnancy! Wow, you're really planning ahead, aren't you? Hey, that's ... | ||
| can I travel with my new baby | 4/16/2011 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: i'm american married to a Canadian. We just have a baby boy who is just 3 months old. We will cross ... A: Sorry for the delay - we were away for spring break. Crossing the US-Canadian border has become a ... | ||
| Wyoming | 4/11/2011 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: We live in Florida and want to take our two boys (ages 8 and 14) to Wyoming to see Yellowstone, ... A: Your plans sound wonderful - I'm sure all of you will enjoy those amazing Wyoming National Parks. ... | ||
| travel from rochester, ny | 3/15/2011 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I am in the process of planning a beach weekend for my boyfriend and I this summer. We are from ... A: Monica! Nice to hear from a fellow Rochesterian (?). When I was a kid, we used to drive to Ocean ... | ||
| Booster Seats | 1/16/2011 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: When my 12 year old daughter sits in a normal seat amd the shoulder strap is off the shoulder What ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you - I was sick this week. There are two considerations ... | ||
| custody | 1/12/2011 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: My husband and I are taking our 12 year old grand daughter to Mexico for a 2 week vacation what do ... A: I looked up your question on the US State Dept. website. You are correct that all children under 16 ... | ||
| snow trip | 12/21/2010 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I have two little foster children that want to see snow, I can not travel to far I will only have ... A: It's wonderful that you want to do something special for these two little boys. I'd love to help ... | ||
| traveling with newborn | 11/1/2010 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: My husband and I are adopting a baby, hopefully within the next four months and I may have to fly to ... A: How exciting!! It's wonderful that you'll be adopting soon. I'm guessing that by "problems" and ... | ||
| flying with a baby | 10/17/2010 | Laura |
| Q: we are about to embark on a plane ride....its the first time my 1 year old son has ever been....is ... A: Just make sure you have lots of toys, food, blanket and diapers, etc. for as long as the plane ride ... | ||
| Traveling | 10/3/2010 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I'm 16 yrs old and my sister is 10yrs old and we are going to Mexico by ourselves. But with my ... A: First of all, both you and your sister need passports, especially in order to re-enter the US after ... | ||
| car seat requirements in the Dominican Republic | 9/24/2010 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: My son and his wife will be traveling to the Dominican Republic in October. They have airport ... A: From what I found online, it seems there are no car seat laws in the Dominican Republic: ... | ||
| Consent??? | 9/1/2010 | Pam Smith |
| Q: My step daughter mother wants to move from NY to st Thomas. Does she need Consent from my husband to ... A: For any minor child (under the age of 18) that is traveling with only one parent an affidavit is ... | ||
| Traveling with my 12 yr.old daughter. | 8/8/2010 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I am getting ready to take my 12 yr. old daughter to the Bahama's at the end of August. I have her ... A: It depends on how you're traveling. If you're traveling by sea, then a birth certificate will do ... | ||
| Traveling through US w/ 16-y/o Canadian niece | 7/30/2010 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I have a US passport and will be traveling by air through the US with my 16 year-old niece, who has ... A: I looked up your questions on the US State Dept. website. First, teens 16 and older are covered by ... | ||
| ID | 7/15/2010 | Pam Smith |
| Q: My friend is flying with her 3 year old grandchild from NY to FL. Are there any documents required ... A: No, as long as she doesn't leave the country she doesn't need anything with her. As a pre-caution ... | ||
| Traveling with children | 6/11/2010 | Pam Smith |
| Q: My son is 20 and want to take him to Mexico. In the past I have had to get a notorized letter from ... A: You do not need an avidavit to travel with your son to Mexico when he is 20. As long as he is 18 or ... | ||
| 3 hour time change & a 2 year old | 6/2/2010 | Pam Smith |
| Q: We'll be traveling from NJ to CA in July and I was hoping you have some tips for dealing with the ... A: If you normally put your child to bed at 8pm back home, than do the same in California. The longer ... | ||
| 3 hour time change & a 2 year old | 6/2/2010 | Pam Smith |
| Q: We'll be traveling from NJ to CA in July and I was hoping you have some tips for dealing with the ... A: Children adapt rather quickly to the time change. Best advice for the long flight is to book a ... | ||
| travelling with newborn | 3/6/2010 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: We are planning to drive to canada about two weeks after our baby is expected to visit family. i ... A: I looked up your questions on the US State Dept. website. For driving into Canada, your baby ... | ||
| Travelling as a minor | 3/1/2010 | Pam Smith |
| Q: iam 17 years old i would like to know if a letter from my mother is necessary and if so does it have ... A: I am not famililar with the rules for minors traveling to the United States. I found this website ... | ||
| traveling to St. Thomas/St. John with unrelated minor | 2/14/2010 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I'm traveling to St. Thomas/St. John from US and my 15 y.o. son is bringing his 15 y.o. friend. What ... A: Kerry - St. Thomas/St. John are U.S. territories, so there's no special documentation or passports ... | ||
| Travel with my 16 yr. old sister | 1/27/2010 | Pam Smith |
| Q: I want to travel from California to Texas with my 16 year old sister. What documents does she need ... A: You won't need any documents as you are not traveling outside of the country. You may want to go ... | ||
| Baby brother over the border? | 1/21/2010 | Pam Smith |
| Q: I live in New Mexico - my family in Michigan. I am 27 and have a baby brother who is 13. I have ... A: You are able to travel with your brother as long as you have a notarized form with you stating you ... | ||
| Taking daughter to Mexico, father is passed away | 1/4/2010 | Pam Smith |
| Q: I am taking my daughter to Mexico for her 18th birthday. She has a passport and we arrive, via ... A: Since you are embarking on a cruise before she turns 18 you should double check with the cruiseline ... | ||
| Travelling with a 2 yr old | 12/31/2009 | Laura |
| Q: we are planning a trip to India in Jan end and my daughter will be 2yrs and 2 months by then.There ... A: I would get her some new a fascinating toys to bring. This does not mean they have to be expensive. ... | ||
| Infant Passport | 11/9/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I am a foster parent of an 8 month old baby. I will be traveling to the Dominican Republic next ... A: I looked up your questions on the US State Dept. website. All children under 16, even infants and ... | ||
| Bahamas cruise | 10/19/2009 | Pam Smith |
| Q: My friend just told me about a cruise line she's found called--Bahamas Celebration. We've never ... A: This cruise line is not certified by the Cruise Line Industry (CLIA) that certifies the major ... | ||
| Traveling by air with my one-year old | 10/4/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I'm planning on traveling to Sri Lanka from San Fransisco (2 flights, one for 12 hours and the other ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner - I've been sick this week. Wow, your trip sounds ... | ||
| travel with grandaughter minor | 10/4/2009 | Pam Smith |
| Q: I would like to take my grandaughter to travel with me to Italy.My daughter has sole custody. ... A: First both you and your granddaughter will need a valid passport. Than you will need a signed ... | ||
| trip | 9/24/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: Can you recommend a great place for a relaxing vacation for family 2 kids ( ages 16 and 7) we live ... A: I apologize for the long delay. I've been very sick for over a week and unable to spend much time ... | ||
| trip | 9/23/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: Can you recommend a great place for a relaxing vacation for family 2 kids ( ages 16 and 7) we live ... A: In order to answer your question, I'll need some additional information from you. It wouldn't be ... | ||
| Minor child travelling abroad | 8/25/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: Can a 6 month old baby, who is a US citizen, be given a passport to travel to a foreign country with ... A: First, I'd like to apologize for not responding sooner. We were out of town this last week of ... | ||
| Car seat requirements in California | 7/26/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: My husband and I are traveling with our 3 year old son to California for a tour in December. Since ... A: You don't mention whether you'll be renting a car in California. If so, all rental companies now ... | ||
| traveling with a minor | 7/1/2009 | MK |
| Q: so this is a little complicated. I am currently the temporary guardian of my 17 year old brother ... A: These types of legal questions need to be directed to the appropriate government agency that ... | ||
| Traveling with children | 6/18/2009 | Pam Smith |
| Q: I can contact their father if necessary but need to double check what documentation my parents will ... A: First each child must have a valid US passport. Then you must have an affidavit signed and ... | ||
| Travelling wih non-familial 7-year old | 5/25/2009 | Pam Smith |
| Q: I am currently in Germany for a short business trip and I am with my wife and 9 year-old kid. We are ... A: I am sorry but I am not familiar with German laws. I know it is okay for a US Citizen to travel ... | ||
| travelling with illigitimate child carrying fathers surname | 4/6/2009 | MK |
| Q: My family and i are planning to travel to Hong Kong this year. My Question is, i have a 1 year old ... A: Please consult legal counsel and the state department as this is more a legal question than ... | ||
| atlantis bahamas | 4/4/2009 | Pam Smith |
| Q: We have kids 7, 10 and 15 and want to go to Atlantis for kid fun and gambling. We want a view... or ... A: I want to apologize for my delay in getting back to you, as I was out of the country on a business ... | ||
Suzan Jackson
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Expertise
I am a writer specializing in topics related to family, especially enjoying travel and the outdoors with children. My husband and I have traveled extensively with our own 2 sons - now ages 10 and 14 - since they were infants. I can advise on travel by air or car and on a variety of destinations across the US. We also enjoy many outdoor activities with our sons. For more information, see my websites: www.travelfamily.net and www.outdoorfamily.net.
Experience
Traveling with my own 2 boys since they were infants, by air and car, to a wide variety of destinations, both urban and outdoor. Writing about travel with children.
Publications
FAMILY FUN magazine
See my website www.travelfamily.net for articles and tips on traveling with kids.
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