Secrets To Traveling With Children.

There are some wonderful secrets to traveling with children.
They are wonderful because they help you to plan how to make
the trip more uneventful and peaceful.

First and foremost remember that this vacation is for YOU! You
plan it and decide where you are going.

There are considerations you'll want to include, such as: do
you want to sightsee or do the beach? Cruise or hike? Theme
parks or camper park?

Secondly, and probably most importantly, know what to expect.
Remember that the care-giving responsibilities you have when
you are at home won't magically disappear when you go on
vacation. There will still be the standard "work" tasks of
bathing, dressing, feeding, and running after children.

One thing to agree upon before leaving is the split of duties
between traveling partners so that there aren't surprises
once you are gone.

When you consider a split of duties don't forget to include
the older children. Our 8-year-old loves helping with his
younger sister and the truth be told, not only does he not
mind helping, it makes him feel needed and "older".

Thirdly, plan for help during the trip if you feel you may
need it.

For some people spending 100% of their time with the children
is heaven sent. For others, a much-needed respite once or
twice during a weeklong trip is just what the doctor ordered
for a refreshing holiday.

Investigate nanny services and interview them before traveling
to the area. Do you feel uncomfortable leaving the children
with a qualified stranger? Brainstorm with your travel
companion about how to address this issue. Is there family
available where you are traveling, or maybe family of friends?

Fourthly, understand that you may have to lose spontaneity,
especially with younger children.

However, you'll gain more from seeing your destination through
the eyes of your children.

Spontaneity probably disappeared after the birth of your first
child but that shouldn't make your vacation boring and
predictable. Expect glitches and roll with the punches. It's
the glitches that make for great stories and laughter when you
return home.

Finally, it's important to keep in mind some travel elements
as you take to the Rocky Mountains, the streets of New York or
the museums.

Children are veritable sponges, absorbing information, even
when you can't believe they've heard a word you've said! The
world is their classroom.

As a homeschool mom to four beautiful children I can assure
you that incorporating learning into vacation isn't nearly as
scary or overwhelming as you might think.

Traveling is one of the best ways to enhance your child's
education. It's hands on, it's visual, it's auditory, and
kinesthetic (touchy/feely) - all at the same time.

Children will absorb much more information than you might
think, even when they are complaining loudest. And best of
all, you don't have to travel to exotic places or spend a lot
of money for children to enjoy themselves.

Another secret I learned is that by traveling with our children
(and not for our children) we opened up a whole new world for
them. Their imaginations took over while experiencing new
topographies, histories, climates and cultures. It made
learning "real" to them and showed up for months in their
reading interests and reports.

Our children also learn to handle glitches in our travel plans
by watching and learning from us.

When we hit the inevitable traffic jam on the highway or our
flights are delayed do we throw a fit or sit back patiently
and make lemonade from lemons?

Can we laugh in the face of adversity and keep going or do
we angrily pout and make everyone around us miserable?

How we handle ourselves is a clue as to how our children will
also handle themselves.

Happy travels!

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