JUST A FEW MINUTES. GRIFFIN THANK YOU. AND IF YOU'RE ABOUT TO PACK UP YOUR FAMILY AND HIT THE ROAD OR THE SKY FOR VACATION, A LOCAL EXPERT SHARES SOME TIPS FOR STRESS-FREE TRAVEL. FIRST, OF COURSE, TIME IS EVERYTHING. IF YOU HAVE SMALL CHILDREN, PLAN YOUR TRIP ACCORDING TO YOUR CHILD'S SCHEDULE. SO THE FLIGHTS OR TRANSPORTS OCCUR DURING A PERIOD WHEN THEY ARE USUALLY NAPPING. AND BEFORE YOU LEAVE, PACK SMART, NOT MORE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE FLYING. Remember that you will need to keep your hands as free as possible. DON'T FORGET SNACKS FOR YOUR CHILDREN AND ITEMS TO ENTERTAIN THEM LIKE A TABLET AND HEADPHONES. SHE also suggests getting creative and creating a car bingo card for your kids. THEY CAN WATCH YOU DRIVE AND OH, DO YOU SEE A BIG TRUCK? WHERE DO YOU SEE SOMETHING GOOD? You know, so it's just fun activities that keep them engaged. AND THEN ALSO THAT YOU ARE ENGAGED WITH THEM. You know, a long time ago we didn't have all this entertainment. AND LIKE WE CHILDREN WE HAD THE GAMES IN THE CAR THAT WE PLAYED. AND SO I THINK IT'S REALLY FUN TOO. AND SHE SAYS, IF YOUR CHILD IS REALLY PISSED IN THE CAR THAT'S HAVING A ROU, YOU CAN ALWAYS SAFELY STOP TO CALM THEM UP AND LET THEM RUN TO A REST STOP TO GET A LITTLE ENERGY. SHE ALSO REMINDS ALL OF US, PARENTS OR NOT, THAT IF YOU SEE A CHILD experiencing difficulty while traveling, remember that they are no longer comfortable.
Expert shares tips for stress-free traveling with kids
Updated: 8:02 p.m. EST, December 13, 2024
As the festive period approaches, early years specialist Amber Jayne offers advice for parents traveling with children. She emphasizes the essential role of keeping stress levels low, noting: “If you are stressed, your children will feel that stress too. » Jayne said timing is everything when planning a trip with kids. Jayne suggests planning trips around kids' nap times and keeping packing light. “Pack smart, no more,” she advises, emphasizing the importance of keeping your hands free, especially during air travel. Jayne said essentials include healthy snacks, entertainment like tablets and headphones, and classic activities like coloring books and stickers. Jayne recommends adding a few surprise items to your bag to keep the kids occupied. For those traveling by car, Jayne advises taking breaks if the kids are upset. “It's safe to stop to calm them down. Let them run to a rest stop to get some energy back,” she suggests. She also shares this reminder for all travelers: “These children are little and they don’t know what’s going on. They are out of their comfort zone. Just be patient,” Jayne said.
As the festive period approaches, early years specialist Amber Jayne offers advice for parents traveling with children. She emphasizes the essential role of keeping stress levels low, noting: “If you are stressed, your children will feel that stress too. »
Jayne said timing is everything when planning a trip with kids. Jayne suggests planning trips around kids' nap times and keeping packing light. “Pack smart, no more,” she advises, emphasizing the importance of keeping your hands free, especially during air travel.
Jayne said essentials include healthy snacks, entertainment like tablets and headphones, and classic activities like coloring books and stickers. Jayne recommends adding a few surprise items to your bag to keep the kids busy.
For those traveling by car, Jayne advises taking breaks if the kids are upset. “It's safe to stop to calm them down. Let them run to a rest stop to get some energy back,” she suggests.
She also shares this reminder for all travelers:
“These kids are little and they don't know what's going on. They're out of their comfort zone. Just be patient,” Jayne said.
