Sometimes travelers think that becoming parents marks the end of their traveling days. Other families want to travel, but are discouraged by the difficulties of taking kids on the road. So we've pulled together links, articles and other resources - because having a family should enhance your travels, and vice versa.

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Info & Planning Family Travel Forum Their motto is "Have Kids, Still Travel!" And they want you to, too. Provides membership, articles and news, as well as some good message boards. Flying with Kids Everything you need to do on the ground and in the air, for a successful flight with the little ones. Required Documents for Travel with Minors There are new requirements for U.S. adults transporting a minor outside the country. This site tells you what you need, so everything goes smoothly. Travel for Kids Destination info, tailored for the family and what they can do where. Also check out their Fun Food for Kids City Lists. Travel with Kids Vacation ideas and tips, from budget family travel to resorts, with kids of all ages. Traveling Internationally with Your Kids Or just any long distance, really. If they can do it, so can you, and this site gives you every detail you could imagine. Back to top Single Parents Parents Without Partners A worldwide membership organization founded by single parents, to help others connect with one another and have better travels. Single Parent Central This resource provides information, facts and news, as well as online community features. Single Parent Magazine Aims to help single parents live better lives and help them raise their kids. Single Parent Travel For 20 years single mum Brenda Elwell has traveled the world with her kids. Now she helps others "share with their children the special joy of an exciting and successful travel adventure." Back to top

Articles & Advice Lustful Lungs Page Ettle meets a man on a plane who changes her screaming baby to a peaceful one by an ultimate act of humanity. Rebirth of a Fleeting Moment Page Ettle reconnects with childhood through travel, her children and their sense of discovery. Sprogs Abroad: Travels with My Daddy At a few months old Philip Blazdell's son Max has a passport, an airmiles card, and his first travel story. Just don't forget the teddy bear, Daddy. Why Not Try Family Hostelling? It saves money, has you meeting new people, and enriches your family trip. So has been John O. Andersen's experience. Roadtrip Tips for Kids in Cars Braving the highways and motorways with your little and not-so-little ones? Be sure to put Page Ettle's ideas to work. Baby Takes Off Taking infants and toddlers on the plane? Page Ettle's advice can help you have a smooth trip. Fear of Flying... with Children! Page Ettle used to dread sitting next to children on planes. Now she's the mum, and she and her two kids are crossing the pond. Moving to San Miguel de Allende One mom, 4 girls, six months, and every day more amazing than the one before. Fifteen-year-old Kathleen Bohne recounts her family's move from Colorado to Mexico. Member Visit: Lisa Elford & Arun Cook Think mums don't take their kids on the road? Boots member Lisa Elford is taking her 7-year-old son Arun around the world. Read about their travels and their visit to Boots HQ. Talking to Your Children: How to Explain the Disaster ABC News helps parents talk to their kids about the recent terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C. A column on the left side of the page lists similar stories. Traveling with Kids Here's a twist: Vince Sabio is a bachelor who needed to reaffirm his decision to remain childless. So he took his niece and nephew on a trip. Read and heed his advice - and equations. Back to top Products for Parents BabyProofingPlus.com Online catalog of baby safety products, based in Canada and shipping worldwide. Also offers a free checklist of what you need to baby-proof your home. Elizabeth Lee Designs If you like to sew, and either are a breastfeeding mom or know one who is, Elizabeth Lee sells patterns for the nursing mother's wardrobe. Freckled Fish Activities Activity-filled travel backpacks keep kids occupied with games, toys, books, stickers, etc. Hit the Road Stock up on games and activities with the road-trip travel store's online "drive-thru catalog". One Hot Mama Nursing and maternity clothes, plus everything from accessories to books to lingerie. There's tips and advice for mums as well. Ross Home Delivery Order online for all your child and infant nutritional needs. Siblings Travel Packs Whether for one child or several, these packs have at least 12 toys, games and more for children from 4 through 12. Back to top

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