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Packing With (and for) Kids

Like so much of your family vacation, packing is a balancing act — in this case between including everything you need and making sure you can actually lift your bags. No matter where you're headed, this checklist should cover most of the essentials.

Conversation Starters

Time on the road offers families the perfect opportunity to reconnect by having conversations that don't revolve around car pools, chores, or eating all your vegetables.

Our Top Air Travel Planning Tips

Among our hints: Book early for good seats, order kids' meals when you make your reservation, stuff your carry-on for every contingency, and more.

Plan Now To Avoid Holiday Overspending

Do you often overspend your budget when it comes to holiday gift giving? If so, you are not alone.

Shop Smart To Reduce Holiday Stress

'Tis the season to shop, but spending wisely need not dampen the holiday spirit, said Carol Young, Kansas State University Research and Extension financial management specialist....

A Magical Holiday Season

Has the anxiety over your holiday plans started yet? Have you got a knot in your stomach at the thought of your mother-in-law's cooking?

Organize for the Holiday Season

It's that time of year again: the holidays are almost upon us. We know it arrives at the same time every year, and yet it sneaks up on us year after year.

Company's Coming!

A lesson that can be applied to pretty much every area of life: If you don't point out a flaw, most people will never notice. However, there are a few things you can do to keep your house looking clean, so when company comes calling, you won't go into panic mode.

Car Games - Our Best Backseat Distractions

Cars make captive audiences out of all of us. For parents with fidgety kids, these games could go a long way to keeping peace within the ranks.

The Internet Survival Guide for Parents