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Flying With Kids: Parents, Here Are 6 Ways to Keep Your Sanity! by Eirene Heidelberger

Traveling With Kids
July 08, 2016
Eirene Heidelberger
22 Tips 74 Followers

I have 10 years worth of experience taking our family on countless trips. Here are my tips for making it a painless experience! 

  • Arrive at the airport early. 
  • Remind kids of the schedule so they feel in control and understand where they will be and when. 
  • Kids carry their own bags. 
  • After security, buy water and make sure you have lots of snacks and real food to keep their tummies full. 
  • Make it clear to your children they must stay seat belted on the airplane. 
  • Most important is to bring lots of lots of different activities to keep your gang entertained so you don't have to. 

Safe travels!

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Ann Marie G. Halstead
Traveling with kids is an adventure, so I'll take all the advice I can get. Thanks, Eirene Heidelberger!
Like Reply 2 8 years ago
Elisa Schmitz
Awesome tips from an expert travel mom! Thanks, Eirene Heidelberger !
Like Reply 1 8 years ago
Sheryl Gould
Eirene Heidelberger these are great tips and they are not only good with younger kids but also with teenagers. What I really like about these tips is the reminder to help them understand what's going on. I think its easy to do everything for them rather than beginning to teach them early so they feel confident as they grow older and become more independent!
Like Reply 1 8 years ago
Kim Kusiciel
These are awesome tips Eirene Heidelberger! It's now on Pinterest. Check it out here: www.pinterest.com/pin/17831446...
Like Reply 1 8 years ago

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