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Spring Break Camps in Dallas-Fort Worth
As kids wind up for Spring Break, you may be running in circles searching for something to keep them entertained.
This Retreat Is Just for Moms of Kids With Special Needs
Your kids require special care—and so do you, Mom. Happy Mama Retreat, an annual getaway just for moms of kids with special needs, gives you an excuse to relax, practice self-care and be in community with other women who understand your journey.
Cruise Control
If your family vacations aren’t always smooth sailing, book an open-sea adventure with Autism on the Seas (AotS). The company collaborates with major cruise lines like Carnival, Disney and Royal Caribbean to offer worry-free vacations to kids and adults with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other cognitive and developmental disabilities.
On Board
Earlier this year, Delta Air Lines made headlines after announcing more stringent vetting of service and emotional support animals. While federal law permits…
Accessible Accommodations
Big news for travel junkies: Airbnb just acquired Accomable, an online listing service with hundreds of accessible properties in more…
120 Fun Things To Do This Summer For $5 or Less
Check out our favorite warm weather cheap thrills for $5 or less to do in Dallas-Fort Worth to keep kiddos entertained during the three-month school break.
How to Spend Your Family’s Summer Vacation
Before the mercury rises to sweltering levels, pack up the kids and spend a weekend or more in one of Texas’ beautiful, family-friendly state parks.
Family-Friendly Cruises Out of Texas
Three major cruise lines port in Galveston, meaning an epic vacation to Florida, Mexico or the Caribbean is just a hop, skip and a gangplank away.
California Dreamin’ in San Diego
Take the family to sunny San Diego for just the right combination of kid-friendly fun and adult-needed relaxation.
Lounge Lakeside at the One-of-a-Kind Caddo Lake
Weekends at the lake are a Texas tradition. Load the kids in the car and head to the Texas-Louisiana border to visit Caddo Lake, the state’s only naturally formed lake of any significant size.
How to Travel Italy with Kids
A flurry of research, much of which consisted of lingering over scenic shots on Pinterest and Instagram, helped us hone an ambitious itinerary.
All Aboard the Texas State Railroad
Palestine is one of our favorite escapes from the busy, city life. The smell of the pine trees, the cool breezes and the fun, family activities make this an ideal location for kids of all ages.
Seven Ways to Give Summer Slide the Slip
To help avoid any summer setbacks, we spoke with five Dallas-Fort Worth educators to get their tips for keeping learning alive during the lull of summer.
How to Plan a Family Vacation with Kids with Special Needs
Four vacation spots with accommodations for kids with special needs, from mobility disabilities to autism. Plus more travel tips from local moms.
3 Days in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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4 Tips To Prepare Your Family's Trip for Success
a special education teacher urges that although more travel planning may be necessary for families of special needs children, it should definitely not be ruled out
Visit Clearwater, Florida, or South Padre Island, Texas
Lounging in the warm sand with the waves crashing nearby is at the top of everyone’s summer vacation wish list,…
Visit Boston, Massachusetts or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Batter up! Spring is in full swing, and nothing beats sitting at the ballpark, holding a hot dog smothered with…
Visit Bandera, Texas, or Caledonia, Illinois
Calling the big city home offers so many opportunities that enrich the lives of families, but it is often at…