4 Must-Know Travel Tips With Kids: Secrets of Traveling With Kids

If you are planning on traveling to see the family this holiday season, these 4 Must-Know Travel Tips With Kids will keep the kids happy while you’re on the move!

If you’re like me, the kids start asking “if we’re there yet” within the first 10 minutes of being in the car! haha!  After all, traveling is tedious for kids and adults. But, with a little prep, traveling with kids can be easy and fun!

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4 Must-Know Travel Tips With Kids

 

  #1 Plan, Plan, Plan (And Plan Some More!)

When it comes to traveling with kids, you need to plan. Add your mini-me’s to the mix, and you need to plan with military precision. Make sure if you are looking at flight times to determine how much time you need to leave to get to your destination. Remember to keep the bare necessities for air travel with kids – a backpack with extra clothes comes in handy, too! . You can always pick things up at your destination.

If you are traveling by car, check out Google Maps for estimated travel times and stops along the way. Keep abreast of travel news and make sure that you avoid traffic and bad weather. Road construction and kids do not make for a peaceful journey! A little planning can go a long way when traveling with kids!

#2 Pack Games and Activities

Allow your kids to pack their own carry-on luggage or a backpack of things to do in the car. My kids always have a backpack full of fun activities. Coloring activities (waterproof!) are great for kids.

iPads and handheld consoles are perfect for your older kids. Allow them to take a few things that they love keep unnecessary junk to a minimum. Otherwise, you’ll end up with a wide range of kids games and toys that you cannot physically fit in your car!

Don’t do the packing for them; make sure that they feel part of the journey.

#3 Pack Snacks

Kids get hungry and they tend to get hungry at inconvenient times. Make sure that you keep healthy snacks for kids in your bag and have plenty of drinks stocked up, too. This will help maintain the peace in your family, but it will also save you a lot of cash while you travel.

#4 Leave With Time to Spare

If your journey is going to take two hours, leave with three hours to spare. Your kids will undoubtedly want to stop for bathroom breaks, or something will crop up. Avoid being late if you have a flight to catch by allowing for plenty of time.

After all, if you are up against the clock, you are going to feel more stressed and undoubtedly your kids will feel this too and start misbehaving. So, leave with plenty of time to ensure that you are all the epitome of calm.

Traveling with kids can be a breeze and fun with a little planning.  Make sure you’re prepared with these 4 Must-Know Travel Tips for Kids!