Eileen Ogintz

For more Taking the Kids, visit www.takingthekids.com and also follow TakingTheKids on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram where Eileen Ogintz welcomes your questions and comments. The Kid’s Guide to Philadelphia, the 13th in the kid’s guide series, was published in 2020, with The Kid’s Guide to Camping coming in 2021. (C)2022 Eileen Ogintz. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. ©2022 Eileen Ogintz. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Taking the Kids: Keeping Everyone Safe This Summer

My youngest daughter came home from school with a first-aid kit she made that included a lollipop.

Travel July 2, 2026
Taking the Kids: A Tiny Caribbean Island

What could the tiny Caribbean Island of Curacao and New York City possibly have in common? Their deliriously ...

Travel June 25, 2026
Taking the Kids: To an Airport Lounge

Younger travelers, often traveling with kids, especially have embraced lounges, and are willing to pay for the experience.

Travel June 8, 2026
Taking the Kids: Shifting Summer Plans

There are many reasons to travel this summer. The kids will only be this age once.

Travel May 31, 2026
Taking the Kids: A Unique Vietnam Adventure

Going to Vietnam can be a meaningful and affordable trip.

Travel May 13, 2026
Taking the Kids: To Washington, DC—Center Stage for America’s Upcoming Big Birthday—and Not Just July 4!

There’s no reason to wait until July to celebrate, especially in Washington D.C.

Travel April 9, 2026
Taking the Kids: What Are Your Vacation Goals?

Could you possibly want to run a marathon in a foreign country or return to the place your ...

Travel March 29, 2026
Taking the Kids: To a Unique Utah Resort

Families love Sundance because it is small and not frenetic and crowded like major Utah resorts.

Travel March 5, 2026
Taking the Kids: Time for Romance

Valentine's Day isn't the only time for romantic trips.

Travel February 20, 2026
Taking the Kids: Satisfying Your Inner-Olympian Closer to Home

There are plenty of options in North America where you can try on your winter Olympian.

Travel February 8, 2026
Taking the Kids: Snaring the Best Cruise Deals of the Year

During Wave Season, “the cruise lines really roll out the perks to help sweeten the deals and encourage ...

Travel January 29, 2026
Taking the Kids: And Introducing Them to a World They Don’t Know

The Mini Bronc Riding event at the National Western Stock Show in Denver is celebrating its 120th anniversary ...

Travel January 22, 2026
Taking the Kids: And Planning a Winter Getaway

There are so many wonderful cities to spend a winter getaway in America.

Travel January 8, 2026
Taking the Kids: It’s Time!

Make every New Year with your kids a memorable one.

Travel January 1, 2026
Taking the Kids: To the City in Norway That Inspired Frozen

With its colorful buildings, wharf, and surrounding mountains, Bergen was a major inspiration for the fictional kingdom of ...

Travel December 25, 2025
Taking the Kids: Fun Off the Slopes

These days, heading to a snow resort offers a lot more than skiing and riding wherever you find ...

Travel December 18, 2025
Taking the Kids: The Best Gifts for Your Favorite Travelers

Here are some great travel gift ideas for yourself and your loved ones.

Travel December 17, 2025
Taking the Kids: 16+ Ways for Holiday Cheer Without Busting the Budget

Many of us are forgoing expensive vacations or flying this holiday season.

Travel December 4, 2025
How to Take the Family Stress out of Thanksgiving

If you are traveling for a Thanksgiving-week vacation, plan so you have an extra day before you get ...

Travel November 20, 2025
Taking the Kids: Get Ready for Black Friday Deals

Get ready to snare one of the excellent Black Friday-Travel Tuesday travel deals.

Travel November 13, 2025
Taking the Kids: When Food Is Central to the Experience

The Mothers of Lyon are credited with turning Lyon, France into a huge center of gastronomy.

Travel November 6, 2025
Taking the Kids: Affordable Family Snow Vacations

However you envision your getaway to the snow, there have never been more options.

Travel October 31, 2025
Taking the Kids: Scottsdale in Fall for All Ages

Scottsdale is a great bet for a fall getaway with or without the kids.

Travel October 27, 2025
Taking the Kids: A Magical Travel Day (Not at Disney!)

Often, the most memorable moments are unexpected when everything goes right.

Travel October 17, 2025
Taking the Kids: To Albuquerque—Hot Air Balloons, Route 66, and Great Eats

This is the world’s largest ballooning event.

Travel October 2, 2025
Taking the Kids: Leaf-Peeping 21st-Century Style

Whether you are in the country and whatever your budget, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy fall ...

Travel September 25, 2025
Taking the Kids: And Cooling Off in the Mountains

Be sure to pack your raincoats while catching the last rays of summer.

Travel August 22, 2025