As travelers with kids, we know that sometimes seeing a city we’re visiting through the eyes of our children gives traveling a whole new perspective. We see things in a different light, experience the history of places and things more innocently, and in general do things and visit places that we might have missed had we been on our own.

The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) has created a list of suggestions to help make the sometimes daunting task of preparing for a trip with the kids manageable and fun for the entire family.