- Kesia Yoon
- December 22, 2022
Traveling with kids can be a hassle, especially if you’re trying to get all of them to behave on the plane. Kids will inevitably whine and cry if they’re bored, so it’s a good idea to pack some fun activities like books or coloring supplies.
There are a few things that can help if they’re getting restless or bored.
Involve your kids in the planning process. Kids enjoy being involved in travel planning, and it helps them feel more responsible and confident about their decisions. They’ll also probably have some great ideas for places to go, and things to do and see—and if you listen closely enough (and let them know that you’re listening), they’ll be happy to pass along those ideas as well.
Use positive language. When you talk about traveling, use the power of suggestion. You can say things like: “We’re going to see the most beautiful sights in our lives!” or “This is going to be amazing!” Make sure your kids know what to expect. Practice with them beforehand so that they know how it works and what their role will be when you arrive at your destination.
Use visual aids such as maps or pictures of other places where you’ve been together so that your child has an idea about what’s coming up next on this trip—and maybe even help design some parts of it.
Talk often about why it’s important for everyone involved in this journey together even if one person might not want too much eye contact during those conversations because sometimes people have different customs.
When you’re traveling with kids, it’s important to split the responsibilities among parents. This can be done in many ways, including:
It is important to find activities that everyone will enjoy. If your children are old enough to enjoy a ride on an amusement park ride or watch an attraction at a theme park, then they should be able to participate in those activities. However, if your child is still young enough not to be able to experience these types of attractions, don’t force him or her into them just because they would love them so much. Instead, look for things that interest both adults and children alike—such as zoo visits or family-friendly movies in the theater—and plan accordingly based on what each person needs at that particular moment during the trip.
Keep them healthy and nutritious. Your kids need to eat, so a good rule of thumb is to keep their options simple and make sure they’re easy for them to eat on the go. If you’re traveling with younger children in tow (or even older ones), consider packing some fruit-filled snacks like grapes or applesauce-filled pouches that can be popped open and eaten without needing any help from parents—just make sure not too many of those are sitting around waiting patiently until they’re needed.
This doesn’t mean playing games while eating—it means choosing something that your child likes just as much as possible because then they’ll be more likely to enjoy eating it with little fussing over what exactly tastes good enough worth putting up with all these stairs instead.
Traveling with kids is a great way to bond with them and share the experience. Moreover, it’s a wonderful way to introduce kids to unfamiliar environments, people, cuisines, and activities without making a big deal out of it. The greatest thing about taking kids on vacation is that it doesn’t have to be challenging or complicated. Just remember these tips and you’ll be on your way.