No need to forgo family outings and vacations because your kid(s) are among the millions of children who have food allergies, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome or other food-related problems requiring special diets. While you can’t leave these problems at home, you can leave home with the knowhow to avoid most problems and […]
Keeping kids healthy and safe on cruises
March 27, 2012 by
Of the 14 million passengers who sailed from American ports last year, 1.5 million were children. Families are the biggest growth segment for cruise ship companies. Every ship being designed has children in mind. Some ships are planned entirely for families. (Some adults without children are clamoring for adult-only voyages; children have overtaken ships, especially […]
The Modern Medical Kit for Family Travel
March 27, 2011 by
The Modern Medical Kit for Family Travel A small, customized medical kit can be a real lifesaver when traveling with children. Never leave home without one. 1. Technology is the new first aid. Cell phones enable you to consult with all your child’s health care providers – pediatricians, orthodontists and allergists, for example. (Surprise! they […]
Dealing with Illnesses away from Home
May 13, 2008 by
Traveling with children is never all fun and games. Just like at home, prepare for mishaps and illnesses. 1. Make sure your children are healthy before leaving home. This helps minimize illnesses away from home. Are they due for routine checkups? Do they have minor illnesses which may worsen while traveling, stomach aches or upper […]
Staying Healthy At Sea
May 9, 2008 by
A vacation at sea offers families the best of all worlds: seeing foreign countries without the hassle of constant packing; supervised age-appropriate activities, lots of other children and, should you need it, “in-house” medical facilities. Here’s what you have to know: 1. Bring your children’s medications: A leading reason for passengers visiting ships’ infirmaries is […]
