Parenting Tips on June 21 Fox 4 Morning News: Traveling with Kids
If the thought of getting on a plane or taking a long road trip with your kids makes you nervous, tune in to the Fox 4 parenting expert for some tips on how to travel well with children.
Why kids can be a handful
- Change in routine causes uncertainty
- Difficulty being confined, sitting still
- Air pressure changes cause discomfort
- Boredom
- Need to assert their independence
How to travel well with kids
- Explain what will happen days/hours before
- Have kids get active/use up energy before trip
- Bring paper and pencil, markers, portable DVD player
- Have healthy snacks, water (avoid sugar)
- Give them a new toy/book when boarding
- Don't forget the batteries!
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Last Updated ( Friday, 17 June 2011 )
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