
The Grand Canyon is a stunning natural wonder as well as a huge
tourist destination, full of commercial attractions all clamoring for
you to spend your hard-earned dollars on their brand of family vacation
fun.
The
Caribbean has traditionally been a destination for singles to find great
partying or for couples to find romance. However, the Caribbean is
trying to change its stripes and become known as a great destination for
families and kids as well.
It's been raining for a week
and the kids and bored and restless. How do you cure those
rainy day blahs? Try some of these parent tested and kid
approved ideas and your children will be hoping for another
rainy day when the sun finally peaks through.
My family has not habitually watched television since
March, 2002. While most marvel at
this fact, or disbelieve it, we are
proud of it. Originally, it was a
matter of
convenience.
Whether
it's an official day being promoted on a calendar or by
unexpected necessity, we professional parents may experience the
need to bring a child to the office at some point during our
careers.
Inevitably,
the big picnic or summer barbecue comes around, and forces an
additional trip to a place you hate. (theme from "Psycho" is
indicated). . the grocery store. The grocery store is
never a fun place when you have your kids with you.
If people marvel at how well my kids behave at
restaurants, it's mainly because they've been eating out their whole lives.
My husband and I never "decided" it was time to start bringing the kids to
restaurants...it was merely part of our lives the kids adjusted to, through
experience.