Author Archives: Lansana Sylla

Before You Go To The Beach, Know The Following:

I suppose blogs dealing with beaches would be appropriate since the summer is approaching fast. Thousands of families will be making their way to crowd the beaches and poolsides, seeking relief from the blazing sun. That’s what summer is about. Before you let the kids just plunge into the water, it’s wise to know some beach safety tips. We already know that most public beaches have lifeguards on duty. It’s also obvious that on any given day, beachgoers outnumber lifeguards by a great amount. God forbid anything happens. In the event that something tragic happens, it’s best to be prepared. … Continue reading →

A View From The Top

Are you thinking of visiting the city of New York any time soon? What are you planning to go and see? Let me guess! You will probably go to Times Square. Why not? You’ve been curious about it since you watch the ball drop every New Years Eve on television in Times Square. Since a lot of kids are fascinated by skyscrapers, a trip to the Empire State building is definitely on your itinerary. You’ll be sure to make it over to Ellis Island to see the Statue of Liberty. After all, it’s a major attraction too. All of that … Continue reading →

The Most Precious Cargo

When coming up with different topics for my blog, I tend to focus more on air travel, forgetting that a lot of people use ground transportation to arrive at their destinations too. Since this is a family blog, I thought that including a blog about traveling safely with children via ground transportation deserved some attention. I was also motivated by the numerous drivers I see daily that have children climbing around inside the car while it’s in motion. It’s amazing how the most precious cargo is at times neglected. One basic reminder by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is … Continue reading →

Las Vegas Is For Kids Too

Whenever Las Vegas is mentioned, I think of newlyweds celebrating their honeymoon. Other times, the idea of adults just going out there to do adult things crosses my mind. The point is, anytime I hear someone speaking about Las Vegas, the first thing that comes to mind is it is an “adults only” destination. The truth is, Las Vegas has adult attractions as well as children’s attractions. Let’s take a look at some of the attractions that Las Vegas offers that can be appealing to families planning a trip there: Family Friendly Vegas Shows: Blue Man Group at the Venetian … Continue reading →

A Fun Summer v.s. Just A Summer: Finding A Summer Camp

Wouldn’t you feel like you failed at your duties of being a parent if you sent the kids to a music camp when actually they wanted to go to a sports camp? Now for the next three months you have to hear them complaining about how bored they are. And when they go back to school, all they can say is they learned how to play an accordion eight hours a day while all of their other friends got better in soccer. Now it’s too late because all of the sports camps are filled in your area and the nearest … Continue reading →

You Won’t Regret Letting the Kids Sleepover With A Hippopotamus

Ask your kids if they want to have a sleepover with some monkeys. Better yet, ask them if they want to spend the night with some monkeys, lions and tigers plus other animals. On top of that, they can bring along some friends for this sleepover. After they gleefully respond yes, watch how they will swear you are the best mom or dad that ever walked the earth. Now pat yourself on the back. If you happen to be in the Seattle Washington area, or are planning to head out there, there are opportunities for groups of 25 (call for … Continue reading →

New TSA Plans

Wouldn’t you be interested if I told you that there is a way for you to bypass the security screening at airports faster? This might be especially interesting if you are a family that frequently flies with younger children. My wife and I don’t have any kids yet, but we have seen the frustrated parents standing in lines that move at a snail’s pace with curious and active children that seem to ask a million unanswerable questions. Knowing how to be able to bypass long lines at security checkpoints, especially with children in tow, is probably worth paying for. Well, … Continue reading →

Sledding With the Big Dogs

When was the last time you thought outside of the box when it came time to make plans for a day trip or even a weekend getaway? If you aren’t sure, then here’s a suggestion. Warning! This is an extraordinary activity that is not suitable for the non-adventurous. It’s dogsledding. I’m not questioning its popularity, but depending on where you reside, you may not have seen too much advertising for dog sledding. The good thing is you don’t even have to go to Alaska to dogsled even though a trip to Alaska would be nice. Other places to go sledding … Continue reading →

Flying in Comfort

Here’s a scenario that I am pretty sure a lot of you have been through at least once. You’re sitting in the terminal waiting patiently to board the plane. You had arrived at the airport earlier than recommended in anticipation of long check in lines. Sure enough, you breezed through check in and the security check faster than you expected. Now you’re going to have to sit in the terminal and wait for what will seem like an eternity. To add insult to injury, there’s someone sitting right next to you yakking your head off about stories that you could … Continue reading →

Orlando World’s Fair For Kids

Attention. If you are the parents of deserving children, then it’s time to reward them and yourselves by making arrangements to be at the Orlando World’s Fair for Kids 2006. It’s being held at the Orange County Convention Center, located at 9800 International Drive in Orlando, Florida, from April 15-23, 2006. It’s a fair for the entire family to enjoy this spring break. There are plenty of activities for kids, teens, and parents. A few of the planned events are: World of Health and Fitness focusing on health, well-being and fitness affecting a kid’s world, including sports, food, safety, lifestyle … Continue reading →