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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| i have to leave a relatives house early in the morning and i have a son who is 7 | 5/15/2007 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I have to leave a relatives house early in the morning? i have to leave a relatives house early in ... A: The answer to your question really depends entirely on your son. If he generally wakes easily and ... | ||
| i have to leave a relatives house early in the morning and i have a son who is 7 | 5/15/2007 | Julia Elzie |
| Q: I have to leave a relatives house early in the morning? i have to leave a relatives house early in ... A: You should definitely wake up your son and have him walk, get dressed and take his own suitcase ... | ||
| grandparents traveling abroad with grandson | 5/8/2007 | MK |
| Q: What kind of documentation will be needed for a 14-16 yr old traveling overseas with his ... A: I would like to suggest my following layperson's advice. I encourage you to seek legal counsel for ... | ||
| We are going skiing and our son is a baby | 5/2/2007 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: We are going skiing and our son is a baby so he will be at the daycare at the ski resort. do they ... A: I haven't been to a ski resort since I was a kid, so I don't have any personal experience for your ... | ||
| Traveling with a grandchild... | 4/20/2007 | Julia Elzie |
| Q: My sister is flying to California from Ohio. She is bringing her 4 year old granddaughter. What ... A: Lisa, Your sister should get notarized letters of permission to travel from her granddaughter's ... | ||
| How could I do this? | 4/13/2007 | Julia Elzie |
| Q: I am 25 years old. My husband is going to be working when I go on a trip with my kids. I am taking ... A: It does sound like a fun trip for your kids! Do you have a mother, girlfriend, aunt, cousin, ... | ||
| internatinal travel with unrelated minor child | 4/11/2007 | Pam Smith |
| Q: We are travelling to the Bahamas with our child and a friend of his age 10. The unrelated child has ... A: As long as everyone that is traveling has a passport, and you have the notarized letter by both ... | ||
| Cross country with a 2 year old | 3/30/2007 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I'm considering flying to California this September and driving back with my sister and my 2 yr old. ... A: How long the drive will take depends on how long you're able to drive each day. You don't mention ... | ||
| mexico with young children | 3/25/2007 | Julia Elzie |
| Q: We are spending a week in Cabo with our 2 and 4 yr old kids. It is for a destination wedding at an ... A: Karen! Thank you for your question! Have a great trip to Mexico! Yes, I think that you should ... | ||
| Roadtrip with 1 yr old & 6 yr old sons | 3/23/2007 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: This summer I will be taking the boys 1 and 6 yrs old on a roadtrip in my mini van. We will be ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I was out sick last week. You don't mention where ... | ||
| traveling | 3/1/2007 | MK |
| Q: I am going away in Aug. and my son with just have turned 1 year old. Im very concerned to go because ... A: Congratulations on traveling with your child at a young age, he will certainly learn to love ... | ||
| self catering holiday | 2/26/2007 | Barb Cerbie |
| Q: I've booked to go to park resorts in July there will be 3 adults and 2 infants going, could you give ... A: I would bring enough diapers, food, formula, etc for your flight. The resort can provide cribs for ... | ||
| traveling with 3 small children by myself | 2/13/2007 | MK |
| Q: I am going to be traveling alone (internationally) with my 3 small children ages 2, 3 and 4 I was ... A: What a great question. I do not know of such a program, but I am not sure that you need it. ... | ||
| Travel ideas | 2/6/2007 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: We would be flying out of Fresno, CA. I would consider driving but no more than a 5 hour drive. We ... A: Well, it's hard to beat Maui, but you have lots of options with a budget of $6000. My first thought ... | ||
| Travel ideas | 2/6/2007 | Pam Smith |
| Q: We would be flying out of Fresno, CA. I would consider driving but no more than a 5 hour drive. We ... A: Fresno is in a great location. You are only a 4 hour or so drive from Disneyland. You may also be ... | ||
| Travel w/ 3 yr old | 2/5/2007 | Barb Cerbie |
| Q: I'd like some vacation ideas for parents with a 3 yr old. We'd like to go somewhere that will be fun ... A: The best time to do Disney World would be September or October. The lines are very short during this ... | ||
| Vacation for kids | 1/28/2007 | Pam Smith |
| Q: I have a 10 and 11 year old. I am looking at Washington DC and Disney World. I think the kids ... A: My best guess is that DisneyWorld will cost more, simply because you have to purchase tickets to get ... | ||
| Vacation Ideas | 1/25/2007 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: We spent last summer at Sea World and had a great time. We aren't looking to camp out with nature, ... A: Sorry for the delay. I've got two sick kids at home this week - it's tough to get anything done! ... | ||
| Vacation Ideas | 1/24/2007 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: My wife and I are have 2 children, ages 2 and 5 and we are looking for ideas on where we could go ... A: Craig - I have plenty of ideas for you, but it would help to know a little more about what your ... | ||
| traveling with 6 month old | 1/22/2007 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: 5 hrs by air for the first time with our son and we are wondering if you had any tips on how to make ... A: We've traveled by air with our two boys since they were each 2 or 3 months old. It's certainly not ... | ||
| travel with children | 1/17/2007 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: Can my 3 years old son travel across the border to mexico with just his Birth certificate? A: The rules for U.S. travelers going to Mexico just changed this month and are now quite strict, with ... | ||
| 2 year olds and airplane cabin pressure | 1/12/2007 | MK |
| Q: What is suggested for a 2 year old in regards to ears popping and airplane cabin pressure. I know ... A: The best bit of advice... have a great time. Talk with your child about your excitement of where ... | ||
| traveling with family | 1/6/2007 | Barb Cerbie |
| Q: we are looking for an inexpensive cruise or all inclusive for our family. 6 years to 65 years old. ... A: The best price option will be a 4 or 5 day cruise. Depending on where everyone is from...Carnival is ... | ||
| 2 year old Travel | 11/13/2006 | MK |
| Q: We are going to Puerto Vallarta this December with our 2 year old for a family reunion. She's ... A: The best bit of advice... have a great time. Talk with your child about your excitement of where ... | ||
| travel with kids ages 5-18 | 10/30/2006 | Barb Cerbie |
| Q: We have a group of 5 families (21 people) with kids ranging from 5 to 18. We have enjoyed Mexico ... A: The Beaches properties in Jamaica or Turks & Caicos would have what you are looking for. They have ... | ||
| Road trip to the south from san francisco | 10/11/2006 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: We are planning on taking our two boys (8 and 10, french/american) on a five day road trip to the ... A: This sounds like a wonderful trip! My husband and I love to take road trips with our two boys, ages ... | ||
| I am a Teen Mother wanting to Travel With My Baby | 10/10/2006 | Barb Cerbie |
| Q: So since airlines,to say Northwest Airlines or any ailines, would accept a 16 yera old teen mother ... A: I would go to your local post office with what you have, and see if they will need anything more. ... | ||
| I am a Teen Mother wanting to Travel With My Baby | 10/9/2006 | Barb Cerbie |
| Q: I am a teen mother age 16 and i have a son who will then be 11 1/2 months old when we travel to the ... A: Depending on when you are traveling you will need a passport for both you and your son. Everyone ... | ||
| Travelling with my friend's kids | 9/20/2006 | Pam Smith |
| Q: My friend's three children (9, 11, and 12) and I are good friends and I have asked them to stand up ... A: I don't think there is any legal issues to travel with them in the states, but I would advise you to ... | ||
| International Travel with minors | 8/29/2006 | MK |
| Q: I am wanting to take my two children, ages 17 and 11 on a trip to Mexico in December. I have been ... A: This is a great question. You need an affidat of travel for all children leaving most all ... | ||
| 5 day raod trip with a 4 year old- help! | 8/11/2006 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: We are planning a move to california this november with our 4 year old son, and will be traveling by ... A: Our two boys have gone on long road trips since they were infants. Now, at 8 and 12, they really ... | ||
| Travel | 7/20/2006 | MK |
| Q: How far can children travel when they are under 2 years old? A: How far can children travel when they are two?? Well, my children traveled to 3 continents when ... | ||
| air traveling with a one-year old | 7/9/2006 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I am going to fly to Brazil in a couple of weeks and I am freaking out. I did fly to Brazil with my ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding - I just returned from vacation and am still catching up. We've ... | ||
| Travel to Canada | 6/19/2006 | MK |
| Q: What documents do we need to take my 3 year old in and out of Canada? We are going to Toronto next ... A: These are questions best referred to the state department. Requirements change on occasion, so ... | ||
| where to go...what to do?!?! | 6/9/2006 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: We live in Columbus, Ohio and have two kids under the age of 3--we want to go somewhere 4th of July ... A: We haven't vacationed along Lake Erie ourselves, but I've heard it's a great family vacation spot. ... | ||
| travel documents for minors | 6/2/2006 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: where do i get a form letter for my husband to sign for permission for our 2 boys to go on a cruise ... A: You don't mention specifically why you need a permission letter for your boys to go on the cruise ... | ||
| Travelling abroad | 5/16/2006 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I am going to Italy this year with my husband and 4 yr old and mother. As we want to walk and ... A: It sounds like a wonderful trip! Good idea to think ahead about a stroller. There are so many ... | ||
| Travel with baby | 5/16/2006 | MK |
| Q: I have 10 months boy and live in Iran. I traveled with him when he was 6 months by air. He cried a ... A: I love your question. Each child is different when traveling, and each time is different. My kids ... | ||
| Travel with 10 months baby | 5/16/2006 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I have 10 months boy and live in Iran. I traveled with him when he was 6 months by air. He cried a ... A: You should definitely go ahead with your travel plans. It's wonderful to travel with children, and ... | ||
| all-inclusive vacations | 5/16/2006 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I am looking for some information on all-inclusive resorts in Mexico. There are numerous websites ... A: I don't have any personal experience with resorts, but I found some great information at the Family ... | ||
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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