Going to the museum can be a great educational experience for your child, or an occasion for tantrums and junk acquisition. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Cathrine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), and Susan Adcox (grandparenting.about.com) as we talk about how to get some culture without going crazy. 

The happiest place on earth can be the most stressful, too, if you don't manage your visit wisely. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Lisa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we share our favorite strategies and biggest mistakes.

Vacations are supposed to be times for rest and relaxation, but first you’ve got to get there, and long car trips and plane flights can be challenging for everyone. Join About.com parenting experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com) Keriann Wilmot (toys.about.com), and Susan Adcox (grandparenting.about.com) as we talk about our child travel experiences and the tips we’ve developed to survive.

Your child would probably like to stick with the “no more pencils, no more books” bit, but providing educational enrichment over the summer is important for keeping all that learning gained over the past year. Join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Lisa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we share our summertime schooling strategies.

Whether big or little, transitions can be bumpy for children and families. With a lot of camps and summer programs starting right after this July 4 weekend (which may have its own travel and activity transitions), join About.com experts Terri Mauro (specialchildren.about.com), Catherine Holecko (familyfitness.about.com), Lisa Jo Rudy (autism.about.com), and Amanda Morin (kidsactivities.about.com) as we look at how to smooth out some of those moves.