About Kathy Dittrich

Kathy is a freelance writer, an Independent Quality Provider with BabyQuip and the mother of a very active one-year-old boy. When she's not changing diapers, developing engaging content for clients, or helping families travel with little ones, she enjoys reading, gardening, yoga, and naps.

{UPDATED} Family Road Trip Survival Guide

It’s family road trip season! Road trippin’ with small kids might be a bit different than it was in your younger, kid-free days. But despite all the bad jokes, family road trips are ripe for making memories. Feeling anxious about the long drive? Don’t be! [...]

2026-03-03T19:14:12-08:00June 3rd, 2019|

{UPDATED} 8 National Parks Perfect for Little Kids

We believe that babies and toddlers make the best travel buddies. This is especially true for national park destinations. You'll see your little one's eyes fill with wonder and awe as you explore wild outdoor spaces. The snow-capped mountains, glittering waters, and fascinating wildlife impress [...]

2022-09-01T15:20:15-07:00May 20th, 2019|

8 Baby-Friendly Backpacking Locations in the US

Summer is almost here! If you’ve been toying with the idea of taking your family backpacking, let this be the summer. We’ve got eight family friendly backpacking adventure ideas that are perfect for babies, toddlers and little kids. The great writer and naturalist John Muir [...]

2026-03-04T01:06:05-08:00April 22nd, 2019|

Experience Atlanta Like a Local Family

Traveling to Atlanta? Pack Light. Travel Happy.™ Rent baby gear in Atlanta. Home to the busiest airport in the United States, Atlanta is a top travel destination for millennials. Rich in history, food culture, and music—we’ve enlisted the expert advice of locals to help you [...]

2026-03-04T02:12:33-08:00February 28th, 2019|

{UPDATED} The Power of Hugs

The pioneering psychotherapist and author Virginia Satir spent her career studying relationships and communication. In 1959, she helped establish the Mental Research Institute in Palo Alto, California. She and her staff would go on to develop the first training series designed specifically to teach family [...]

2026-03-04T02:34:35-08:00February 11th, 2019|

{UPDATED} Family Fun & Free Activities in DC

Traveling to Washington, DC? Pack Light. Travel Happy.™ Rent baby gear in Washington, DC. Looking to discover some off-the-beaten-path attractions in Washington DC? We’ve got you covered with fun and free activities in DC with kids, toddlers and babies. Those with school-age children can take [...]

2026-03-04T02:42:12-08:00January 24th, 2019|
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