Reading homework while abroad in Spain

5 tips for planning family travel during your child’s school year

ByShelly Rivoli

Practicing reading first grade “decodables” for school on the balcony of our apartment in Spain as the sun sets. Following the earlier post this week, “Will you take your kids out of school for travel,” we had some interesting discussion on the Travels with Baby facebook page about when, if ever, it’s wise to do…

Child doing homework on vacation in Costa Rica

Will you take your kids out of school for travel? Why I have, and what I’ve learned…

ByShelly Rivoli

I remember getting asked that question in an interview early on in my days of traveling with little ones. At the time, it seemed like a ridiculous question – why wouldn’t I? Travel is invaluable and our family’s opportunities rarely come on schedule with school breaks and the high travel seasons. Plus, in those days, giving notice…