At Home

Almost overnight, we’ve gone from shuttling kids to and from school, commuting to work, and spending evenings at soccer games and extracurricular activities to lockdown at home. Now, remote work and homeschooling are the new norm. Last week, we highlighted resources that parents can use to keep kids busy and learning at home. This week, I want to take a moment to talk about your sanity as a parent. As “shelter in place” and coronavirus quarantine orders affect more people across the country and around the world, here’s our parent’s guide to surviving social distancing.

March 26, 2020

A Parent’s Guide to Surviving Social Distancing

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If you’re like many parents across the United States, social distancing has had an immediate and drastic impact on your life. Suddenly, you may be juggling working from home and staying productive, all while wondering how to homeschool your children. Check out these eight activities to keep kids busy, learning, and growing.

March 21, 2020

8 Activities to Keep Kids Busy and Learning from Home

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Between our work schedules, getting the kids to and from school, and extracurricular activities, there’s hardly room for family time. Busyness has taken over our lives. In many ways, it most directly impacts parents. Let’s explore steps you can take to lighten your load and reduce your stress.

February 12, 2020

Creating Space for Family Time and Other Ways to Combat Busyness

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Whether you’re looking for mighty and surreal landscapes, an authentic glimpse into history, or exotic wildlife, Argentina’s got it all. From the towering Andes to the monstrous glaciers of Patagonia, the chic sophistication of Buenos Aires to the rustic charms of the Pampas, prepare to be amazed. Ready to learn more about this fascinating South American nation? Check out these 8 interesting facts about Argentina.

February 4, 2020

8 Interesting Facts About Argentina

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Peru contains stunning natural beauty, from remote deserts to high-elevation lakes and prime Amazon rainforest. Its rich and varied history has resulted in archaeological treasures like Machu Picchu. And its food is arguably among the very best in the world, founded in agricultural practices unchanged for the past 2,000 years. Keep reading for more interesting facts about Peru.

February 3, 2020

8 Interesting Facts About Peru

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Chilean culture contains a vibrant mixture of indigenous and European influences. When traveling Chile with kids, you’ll have the chance to partake in some of these cultural celebrations firsthand. Whether enjoying delectable barbecue at an asado or trying your hand at the country’s national dance, cueca. Just remember to bring your white handkerchief!

September 15, 2019

From Asados to Cueca: Chilean Culture for Family Travelers

Teaching kids geography can be a fun adventure with innovative map activities for kids. Read on for three creative ideas to get curious kids interested in world map activities.

September 1, 2019

Teaching Kids Geography: 3 World Map Activities for Kids

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Family culture is the collection of habits, traditions, practices, and values that define a family. How do we make a travel mindset integral to our family culture definition? Let’s explore some effective ways to bring the spirit of exploration into our family’s culture through shared experiences and traditions.

August 15, 2019

How to Incorporate a Travel Mindset into Your Family Culture Definition

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Geography activities and crafts for kids allow them to learn more about the origin of certain languages and cultures. And it piques global curiosity that might just inspire a future family trip. Check out these five cool geography activities and crafts for kids and then start creating.

August 7, 2019

Raising Creative Global Kids: 5 Fun Geography Activities and Crafts for Kids

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The experience of growing up has changed dramatically over the past decade. For many children in the Digital Age, childhood has become less about catching insects and making mud pies and more about television and tablets. Children today spend unprecedented amounts of time indoors, and the consequences aren’t good. Why? Because children need nature. Fortunately, here are five surefire ways to get your kids outside having fun.

August 5, 2019

Why Children Need Nature and How to Inspire Them to Love It

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