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Tuesday, 19 August 2008 |
By Heather Jacobson
 Whether it is spring break, summer vacation, or any other holiday, traveling is a much awaited ritual that the whole family enjoys. When you decide on a place to visit for your break, what are the things you need to prepare? Along with packing your clothes, cameras, and snacks, there are tons of other considerations in preparation for your family trip. Of course, you have to ensure tickets, airfare, hotel accommodations, gas money, as well as list down an itinerary to guide you along the way, among many others.
Although travel with the rest of the bunch should be an enjoyable experience, going on trips with kids poses a bit of a challenge for most parents today. For one thing, long drives or long flights can cause kids to get restless and even very bored, which leads to added stress on the part of moms and dads. Here's a bit of an idea, why not integrate a portable DVD player into your list of essentials for your family vacation? This nifty electronic device will surely be a stress reliever for parents traveling with |
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Saturday, 16 August 2008 |
By Chris Jensen
 First, think about mode of transportation. If you are going in a car, you have more flexibility in terms of activities for children than if you are in a plane or other public transportation. Secondly, think about the age of the children. Very young children are likely to sleep a lot; teens are likely to complain a lot; middle kids are likely to elbow each other and ask, "are we there yet?" or sing "Ninety-nine bottles of beer on the wall."
There are a couple of characteristics of kids that are really significant to the travel problem. First off, a bored child is unpleasant to be around. Secondly, when children have a period of active play, they can settle down for awhile. Thirdly, always, always, always at least go into the restroom and try during every stop. How to put all this together: No matter what form of transportation you are using, there needs to be a period of high energy activity before sitting down.
You are going to look strange at the airport doing jumping jacks or running in place, but the |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 16 August 2008 )
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