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Cindy Richards

About Cindy Richards

Cindy Richards is a Pulitzer Prize nominated journalist who serves as the Editor-in-Chief of TravelingMom.com and TravelingDad.com. She also is the mom of two now grown kids who have traveled with her since that first, fateful plane ride when one preschooler discovered a barf bag in his seat pocket and his sister, finding none in hers, demanded, "I want a barf bag too!" She has been a reporter, editor and columnist at the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune, an editor at Chicago Parent and Catalyst Chicago and an instructor in the graduate school at Northwestern's prestigious Medill School of Journalism.

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FlyOver Las Vegas entrance

Take the Ultimate Ride at FlyOver Las Vegas

May 13, 2022 //  by Cindy Richards

A rafting float trip on the White River in Indiana.

Put These Hidden Gems in Indiana on Your “Must See” List

April 29, 2022 //  by Cindy Richards

kid wearing dinosaur backpack standing next to luggage at airport

12 Travel Mistakes You’re Making RIGHT NOW and How to Fix Them

April 13, 2022 //  by Cindy Richards

15+ Must-Do Family Friendly Day Trips from Chicago

March 15, 2022 //  by Cindy Richards

A caucasian family is loading their suitcases into the car for a road trip. The father is tall and has a full beard and the mother has red hair in a pony tail. The children are in the back seat, looking out of the trunk at their parents and smiling.

15 Ingenious Uses for Dryer Sheets that Make Travel Easier

March 14, 2022 //  by Cindy Richards

Girl using an interactive kiosk at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis

Why You MUST Visit the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

March 12, 2022 //  by Cindy Richards

This awesome play area is at O'Hare International Airport.

Flying with Kids: Tips for First Timers

February 20, 2022 //  by Cindy Richards

Geysers at Yellowstone National Park.

The Complete Yellowstone Packing List

February 4, 2022 //  by Cindy Richards

Atlantis Bahamas Resort Food & Beverage Fest Returns in March 2022

February 2, 2022 //  by Cindy Richards

Girl in the ocean wearing a face mask at the Atlantis resort.

Are There Bahamas Travel Restrictions?

January 30, 2022 //  by Cindy Richards

Chicago's lakefront

Are There Kid Friendly Hotels in Chicago? You Bet!

January 24, 2022 //  by Cindy Richards

Unusual Spring Break Destinations for Families

January 20, 2022 //  by Cindy Richards

Family playing on a beach on a socially distant vacation.

15 Creative Ideas for a Socially Distant Summer Vacation 2022

January 19, 2022 //  by Cindy Richards

One of the things to do in Fredericksburg Texas with kids is go to Wildseed Farms

Best Spring Break Destinations for Families

January 18, 2022 //  by Cindy Richards

Adler Planetarium

14 Fabulous Chicago Museums for Families

December 18, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

Don't miss Christmas in Chicago with holiday tours.

Christmas in Chicago: 10+ Festive Things to Do In and Near the City

December 15, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

Enchantment Resort pool in Arizona

16 Best Arizona Resorts for Families

December 15, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

Yellowstone guide

Complete Guide to Yellowstone National Park for Families

December 9, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

Welcome sign at Universal Studios Orlando

Can You Do Both Parks at Universal Studios Orlando in 1 Day?

November 3, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

Seafood restaurant in Punta Gorda Florida

7 Favorite Punta Gorda Florida Restaurants to Try on Your Next Trip

November 3, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

best family resorts in hawaii - Sheraton Waikiki Resort

These 16 Best Family Resorts in Hawaii Offer Fun for Kids and Parents Too

October 29, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

4 Easy Steps to Creating Sand Sculptures Like a Pro

October 26, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

Family playing together in a pool.

Best Blended Family Vacation Advice at the Holidays and Beyond

October 25, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

Drive through Christmas lights in Indianapolis.

Where to See the Best Drive Through Christmas Lights

October 25, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

Illuminated swans in a Christmas light display in the Southeast US

Southeast Christmas Lights Displays Celebrate the Warmth of the Season

October 23, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

Gorgeous sunset on South Padre Island Texas - TravelingMom

12 Reasons to Visit South Padre Island Texas

October 19, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

fun things to do

12 Best Fun Free Things to Do in Indianapolis

October 1, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

A thrilled young girl throws leaves in an autumn setting. She's wearing a hat and red jacket and has her mouth wide open from laughing

Fall Colors: Where to See the Best of the Midwest

September 7, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

Buffalo Bill look alike Ron Pearce greets visitors at the Buffalo Bill Lodge at Pahaska Teepee, Cody's first

Explore Cowboy History and More in Cody WY, the Town Buffalo Bill Built

September 7, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

Reading at the beach.

Should You Take Kids Out of School for Vacation?

August 1, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

Woman watching the sunset aboard The Flying Dutchman, one of the best things to do in Saugatuck Michigan.

Fun Things to Do in Saugatuck and Douglas Michigan with Kids in 2022

July 18, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

The Root Beer Barrel, a Saugatuck restaurant in Michigan

15 Kid-Friendly Saugatuck Restaurants

July 18, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

How to keep your home safe while you're away

Why You Should Keep a Penny in the Freezer & Other Ways to Keep Your Home Safe

July 12, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

Room at The Palms Hotel Miami

Germiest Places in a Hotel Room, Airbnb and Beach House and How to Clean Them

July 11, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

The queen's court at Bristol Renaissance Faire in Kenosha Wisconsin.

12 Secrets to Surviving Bristol Renaissance Faire in 2022

July 2, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

2 women and one man in a whitewater raft, one of the best things to do in New River Gorge National Park

Why You Must Visit the New River Gorge National Park

June 21, 2021 //  by Cindy Richards

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