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Fun Ways to Teach Your Kids about Different Countries & Cultures

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Fun Ways to Teach Your Kids about Different Countries & Cultures

There are plenty of ways to teach your kids about different countries right in the comforts of your home. Using a few resources and lots of creativity, they will find this topic interesting and utterly fun!

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5 Best Kids' Parks in the USA (That are not Disney’s Parks)

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5 Best Kids' Parks in the USA (That are  not Disney’s Parks)

Ready for a fun-filled family adventure trip? The US is home to some of the world’s largest and grandest recreational and national parks, including Disneyland. But if you’re up for something different this time, check out the 5 best parks in the country that will definitely give your children a one-of-a-kind and enjoyable experience! Legoland California Resort Are your kids obsessed with Legos? Then why don’t you take them to the Legoland Resort in California where they can play with Duplos, attend fun shows and events, drive a mini car, and see how Legos are made. There are so many...

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Traveling with kids: How to keep it fun and still have time to relax

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Traveling with kids: How to keep it fun and still have time to relax

How do you ensure that your kids are having fun on your family trip and still get a few relaxing moments for you? Is that even possible? From the moment you start traveling with your kids, they are your main priority. You choose the location, the activities, the place to stay only based on what is best for them, thinking that if they are not fully satisfied and comfortable, you will suffer too. Still, you – the parents – need your own moments of relaxation. So how do you balance kids’ fun with few moments for yourself? One idea would...

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Italy with Kids: Tips and Advice from the Family Travel Expert and Prontopia Founder Shannon Kenny

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Italy with Kids: Tips and Advice from the Family Travel Expert and Prontopia Founder Shannon Kenny

Traveling with kids is truly fun and rewarding for parents. It does not only give opportunities for endless bonding. It also gives way to learning. In Italy, there are a ton of museums, chapels, zoos, and other places that are great for children. Add the ancient ruins, parks, spooky places, and castles – there are bits and pieces of history that are worth exploring with your young travel companions. But traveling with kids comes with some challenges too. While you are all excited to roam around and explore the best of the country, the fact remains that you are visiting...

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Road Trips with Kids: Top Tips from Family Travelers

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Road Trips with Kids: Top Tips from Family Travelers

Traveling is easy… until you have kids! Whether you’re taking your kids out for a picnic, a city tour, or a weekend visit to their grandpa/ma, the entire journey can either be a bad decision or a fun-filled adventure.  For sure, you want the latter.  So we asked family travelers within the FlyingKids Instagram and Facebook community about their best tips and advice on how we -- parents -- can stay sane while our children stay happy and content during road trips. And we’ve got some really interesting responses! If you want a successful road trip with your little ones,...

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