Parenting Advice From Joy Berry: A Perfect Family Outing

As we were pulling away from the Disneyland Hotel, my older granddaughter uttered something that every parent or grandparent hopes to hear immediately following a family adventure. "Everything was absolutely perfect," she sighed wistfully. "I had so much fun."

Several things prompted her remark.

For starters, Disneyland is a pretty magical place. However, as evidenced by the myriad of crying children throughout the park, it can easily become a nightmare if it is not experienced properly.

I...