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Challenges of Family Camping content provided by Mom With a Map staff writer Family camping is a cherished American tradition that can leave many newcomers feeling uncertain. The truth is that, like with everything, all the benefits of family camping require preparation and understanding. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter how often people tell you all about…

Brain Training content provided by Mom With a Map staff writer No matter how old your child is, brain training through games, travel and activities will always be of benefit. In addition to helping children develop essential skills for life, brain games can also improve academic performance. The skills learned today can help children’s brains…

I’m already second guessing my title. I just realized for everyone in the Northern Hemisphere, June is literally a short(er) month with long days. My title was meant to be more abstract. Surely you’ve heard the expression, “the days are long, but the years are short”? It’s most often used to describe parenting young kids.…

Destination Wedding content provided by Mom With a Map staff writer Planning a destination wedding can be a stressful time for a family. Combining wedding traditions with fun, comfort, and so on for the guests takes quite a bit of work. However when it comes to the guest, it can be considered pretty exciting! As…

Summarizing our time in Panama City Beach, Florida (aka PCB) has been hanging over my head for a while now. It’s overwhelming to think of how much changed, both before our arrival and during our time docked at Bay Point. There’s a big part of me that is ready to move on and not do…

Managing Homesickness content provided by Mom With a Map staff writer Sometimes, the rain never seems to want to stop. Maybe it’s just a bad trip; maybe things just weren’t going the way you planned them to be. Maybe all of this was a bad idea? When it comes to trips, you can’t expect every…

Wildlife Travel Experience content provided by Mom With a Map staff writer Do you want to travel and see some of the rarest species in the world? Maybe you just want to embark on an African safari so you can see wildlife up close and personal? If you want to make the most out of…

Baltimore content provided by Mom With a Map staff writer Whenever you bring up the topic of Baltimore, people think of one of two things: crab cakes, or the TV show, The Wire. But it turns out that there’s a lot more going on in Maryland’s biggest city than just seafood-eating and social degradation. It’s…

Airport Waiting Times content by Mom With A Map staff writer Airports: the threshold between familiar and foreign, between home and adventure. But often, the glamour of travel is tarnished by long layovers and flight delays. The good news? Airport waiting times can be more than a dull interlude. With a bit of creativity, you…

St. Pete Beach content from Mom With A Map staff writer If you’ve seen the more popular and tourist-magnet spots of Florida, like Orlando, then you know what you can expect. It can be great but crowded doesn’t even cover it. Sometimes, you want a place that’s just as idyllic and gorgeous, but without quite…

Posts by momwithamap

Unraveling the Challenges of Family Camping

Brain Training: The Benefits For Kids

The One With Long Days and a Short Month

Plan a Trip for a Destination Wedding As a Guest

The One From PCB

Managing Homesickness While Traveling

Wildlife Travel Experience

Baltimore: More Than Crab Cakes and The Wire

Make Airport Waiting Times More Fun

Florida Travel Tip: Don’t Miss St. Pete Beach