It’s the holiday season and practicing conscious parenting can become slightly more difficult. There are stockings to be filled, traditions to be honored, gifts to be given. Before you give into the buying craziness, consider taking a more conscious approach with meaningful gifts for kids. Lasting …
Author: Patricia Monahan
The Best Transformational Family Adventures for 2018
The new year has arrived! We’re renewing our wishes for a life of meaningful travel that can help us raise good global citizens and make a difference in the world. If you are looking for the perfect family getaway in 2018, why not choose a …
Finding the Right Vacation for Your Family: How to Continue the Fun After Your Family Trip
It’s always a little sad when a great family vacation comes to an end. But just because your family’s journey is over doesn’t mean the fun has to be! One of the best things about going on a family vacation is that you make a …
Finding the Right Vacation for Your Family: What to Do During Your Trip to Create Lifelong, Stress-Free Family Travel Memories
A lot of planning goes into making a family vacation extra special and relatively stress free. But after you’ve done the planning and are ready to depart with kids in tow, what can you do in the moment to ensure your trip is fun for …
Finding the Right Vacation for Your Family: What to Do Before You Travel for a Stress-Free Trip
If you’re a parent, then you know that prepping for new experiences makes kids so much more comfortable with serious changes. The same is true with travel. When it comes to finding the right vacation for your family, doing some prep work before you depart …
A Panama Family Adventure: Nature, Adventure and Authentic Connections
Our family trip to Panama this summer included three of my favorite things: nature, adventure and authentic connections. From the iconic Panama Canal, to the gorgeous beaches of Bocas del Toro, to the highlands of Chiriqui, the itinerary was filled with family-friendly activities and new …
Finding The Right Vacation for Your Family: A Quick Guide to Designing Your Next Getaway Around Your Family’s Interests
No two families are alike. So why do so many family vacation packages and tours look exactly the same? At Our Whole Village, we think vacation opportunities should be just as varied and creative as the families who take them! That’s why, today, I’m shining …
The Teacher’s Guide to Traveling with Children During the School Year
That is so awesome that you are taking time to travel with your family! I truly believe that travel is an experience that everyone deserves and needs. Seeing the world is not only fun, but it also enriches our lives and expands our perspectives. By …
How to Parent Like a Spaniard
Spain might have a king, but the kids are the ones who truly rule the country. Little ones are an intrinsic part of everyday life. And life seems to revolve around family. We lived in Madrid for four wonderful years. Yet, the cultural differences never …
World Stories: Halloween and the Origin of Trick-or-Treating
Halloween is believed to have originated with the ancient Celtic harvest festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires, leave food and wine on their doorsteps to ward off the departed, and wear costumes to avoid being recognized by these ghosts. In the 8th century, …