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Have you ever returned from a family vacation more stressed than when you left?

In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin sits down with certified family travel coach Laura Rahn to unpack why so many family vacations end in frustration—and how to plan trips that actually bring families closer.

Laura introduces her Dream–Design–Depart approach to family travel and explains why involving kids before booking anything can prevent meltdowns, resentment, and disappointment—especially with tweens and teens.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why most family vacations go wrong before the trip even starts
• How to get kids off screens without constant battles
• What to do when everyone wants a different kind of vacation
• How to plan meaningful trips on a realistic budget
• Why family travel builds confidence, resilience, and lifelong connection

Whether you’re planning a big trip or just dreaming about one, this conversation will help you rethink vacations as a tool for connection—not stress.

About Laura Rahn

Laura Rahn is a certified family travel coach and a military BRAT who loves to involve her family in the vacation planning process, including her two “big kids.” As her family lives by their mantra, Seldom A Dull Moment, Laura has been dreaming, designing and departing on family vacations for close to 20 years.

Find and Follow Laura

website: https://www.seldomadullmoment.com/
instagram handle: laurarahn_travelcoach
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552757152218
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-rahn/

About Dori Durbin

Dori Durbin is a children’s book illustrator, book coach, ghostwriter, and podcast host who helps therapists, educators, and family-focused experts "kid-size" their work into children’s books that truly support kids and parents.

Her work centers on using stories as tools for emotional regulation, shared language, and connection — helping families navigate big feelings with clarity and care.

Connect with Dori

website: https://www.doridurbin.com
email: hello@doridurbin.com

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