This blog is for all parents; those in the traditional workforce, those who work from home, and those who work at home. Join our conversations about balancing the needs of family with the demands of work, discovering resources and activities around Alaska, and opening a dialogue about the perks and challenges of parenthood. One of our three contributors emphasizes teen and family issues. We welcome your comments but please keep them on point and civil. Avoid personal attacks and the use of profanity.
Erin Kirkland
Erin Kirkland writes freelance and lives in Anchorage with her husband and two boys, 14 and 3. She has covered family-related topics for newspapers, parenting magazines and the Web. Erin and her family moved to Anchorage in 2005. She'll post on Wednesdays about great activities the entire family can participate in, and enjoy, together.
Gina Romero
Gina Romero is a lifelong Alaskan who is passionate about parenting. She left Alaska for a short time to earn a degree in journalism and returned for a job at Channel 2 News. Gina produced the Channel 2 Newshour for the better part of a decade and more recently served as communications specialist at the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. Career perspectives changed when her daughter was born in 2007, and Gina is now a mother by day and freelance writer by night. Her Monday blog posts will focus on striking a healthy balance between work and family.
Writer Heather Lende has 5 children, biological and adopted, aged 17-25 and has been married to their dad for 26 years. She also coaches high school runners. She'll try to help you with teenage, young adult, and family matters. Expect her posts on Fridays.
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Posted: June 4, 2009 - 9:15 pm
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Pre-boarding, on-board entertainment, snacks, the friendly factor, and child-fare discounts are a few factors that give airlines big points when parents are keeping score. Then there is the parent instinct, which is hard to measure but impossible to ignore. If you have flown a lot you know what I am talking about. It is the accumulative effect of either above and beyond service from airline staff or the cold shoulder. These are influences that steer a parent’s preference when there is a choice of airlines.
In Alaska we are fortunate to be the home to Alaska Airlines, rated one of the top five affordable domestic airlines for families. Another bonus to our great state is that outbound flights frequently stop at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, named best domestic airport experience. The play area in the Central Terminal, equipped with a nursing room and family-friendly bathroom, is a haven for little ones needing to get their wiggles out. The Fireworks store located next door is a bonus stop for adorable kids’ books and clothes.
Another advantage in this age is the wealth of information at our fingertips. Here are a few links to help with everything from finding the best of airlines to the best of seats to sit in. What travel tips have you learned along the way?
Top Five Affordable Domestic Airlines
The Rough Guide to Travel with Babies and Young Children
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