1By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Kids and their parents know it’s cool to be smart. Here are five places that will supercharge your family’s brainpower. 1. Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Encouraging curiosity and celebrating questions, this is the place to see a German submarine, understand how tornados and avalanches happen and discover…

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Proper planning can go along way toward keeping relationships and expectations intact. Here are five tips to consider: 1. Choose Wisely Give careful consideration to the families and friends with whom you choose to share your precious vacation time. Your favorite cousin is a great storyteller at the Thanksgiving…

Bravo to hotels that really go out of their way to welcome families. It’s easy enough to talk the talk — sure we love kids, they promise — but that doesn’t necessarily translate to a stress-free experience. “It’s hard to find a resort that really welcomes kids,” says Kyra Shepherd, here at the Four Seasons Oahu…

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com There are so many ways to explore inside and out in the year ahead. Here are five ideas to consider. Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Encouraging curiosity and celebrating questions, this is the place to see a German submarine, understand how tornadoes and avalanches happen, learn about explorers…