March Editor's Letter

It’s funny. I don’t think of our family as a travel family, but when I look back over the last year, we seem to have been on the move fairly often. Not only do we make our almost-monthly jaunt to St. Louis to visit family, but we’ve also taken road trips to both Cleveland and Keystone. While I can’t say long trips in the car are my favorite way to while away the hours, I’ve found that I really enjoy the luxury of having a car when we reach our destination. And, both of my girls would tell you they think I am unreasonable when it comes to car seats and car trips. I make them ride in a car seat when we go on a car trip way past the cut-off age for not needing a car seat. It just gives me an added layer of security. Are you up-to-date on all of the latest car seat rules? Take Jennifer Duxbury’s quiz to see how you score.

We’ve been fortunate to visit theme parks as a family, as well as try our hand at skiing. One trip we’ve not taken yet, but that I’ve always wanted to, is a cruise. After reading Maria Dean’s article on her family’s cruise experience, I am ready to plan a Sarver cruise! Not only is it a great vacation that appeals to all ages, but it’s easier than you think to get there to board the boat!

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—I get really excited when March rolls around, because the end of the long, cold, dreary winter days are in sight. While I know we could still have snow and really cold days, I know that they will soon be coming to an end. Longer days and warmer temps turn my thoughts to summer and summer camps! In your hands you are holding the biggest issue of KC Parent in our 27-year history! It’s chock full of great info on TONS of local summer camps to keep your kids busy all summer long.

Happy Spring!