Traveling is stressful. It is also exciting. There is so much to think about before you start your drive. Here is how to prepare for a road trip the day before you leave. Prepare for a road trip: Get the car ready Clean the Car Getting the car ready includes cleaning inside and out. The …
Raising our children we purposely plan trips to visit our family. As we have moved around the country, the closest we have ever lived to our family was a 6-hour drive prior to having children. We try to plan as many vacations as we can a year, visiting family members that are scattered all over …
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Regardless of how often we visit, being away from home can still be stressful. Staying with Grandparents: How to make it easy.
The first time I flew with kids, I traveled with my mother-in-law from San Jose, CA, to Baltimore, MD, with 11-month-old twins. I did a lot of research ahead of time to make my flight successful. Since then, we have flown multiple times as a family of four and eventually five, including a trip to Europe from …
Flying with babies is undoubtedly the most complex of traveling with children. They need car seats, feedings, diapers, strollers, a place to sleep at your destination, etc. Babies thrive from routine so taking them out of their routine already creates an added level of stress for both the parent and child. With the proper planning, you will find …
Half of our family would sing like the Griswolds in “Christmas Vacation” if given a chance on every road trip we take. The other half could drive in silence the entire way! We must make sacrifices because everyone is different, and we try to keep everyone sane on our trips. One of the significant compromises …
Do you plan on traveling on a road trip this summer? Try some of our favorite hacks that make traveling as a family easier. Hotels Have you ever shut the curtains to your hotel room, and a crack of light is still coming in? Early in the morning, the gap seems to shine right in …
Jumping in the car for a long car trip with kids for multiple hours can seem monumental, but we are here to provide you with some tips and tricks to make your next road trip enjoyable.
Hopefully by now, you have planned your trip to the beach. If you haven’t, you can check out an article to help you with the planning process here. Everyone knows that you should bring sunscreen to the beach. What else that isn’t common sense should you bring to the beach when packing for children? When …
When it comes to traveling with kids, there are many factors to consider. Thinking about what you’re going to pack for them and activities to keep them busy. But one thing that’s often overlooked is how children are affected while traveling. What are some challenges your children face? Do you ever feel like you’re on …
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