Seattle Mama Doc

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses how family vacations throughout childhood are “anchors of happiness.” She reviews how (1) planning a vacation brings joy, (2) vacations increase bonds between kids and parents, (3) vacations even have the potential to advance brain development. Vacations don’t have to be expensive or extravagant – anything from a day trip or an out-of-the-country experience will do the trick!