We’re kicking off something exciting here today — our very first travel package, On The Go With Scary Mommy! We’ve got answers to alllll your questions, whether you’re packing everybody into an airplane for several hours or just driving a short distance to the nearest public beach.

First up, we’re digging into some thorny questions about how to parent in public. Specifically, on planes. Sarah Bourassa writes: “The etiquette for flying with kids has been a hot topic in the news lately: A man threw a tantrum about a crying baby on a plane. A pro athlete tweeted about an airline that asked his pregnant wife to clean up after their toddler. And most recently, a woman changed her baby’s diaper on the plane tray table.” So what ARE you supposed to do? Let’s get into it.

Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor