Seven Tips on Coping with Kids When Travelling This Holiday

 Traveling with kids can be fun and at the same time it can be very stressful especially when traveling with kids that require attention for everything or nagging kids. The holidays are upon us again, we need to change environment for the kids for maximum productivity. These tips will help you cope when traveling with your kids this holiday. 

1. Don’t overpack 

Don’t overpack, taking care of the kids is already work, an extra bag is another work, carry only essentials and make your journey light. 

2. Carry extra cover for the kids

The weather is windy, cold and harsh this period; endeavour to carry extra cover, or protective clothes for the kids. 

3. Make the trip fun

Traveling is fun, either by air, road or sea, make this one fun too. Show the kids the landmarks, take pictures, buy a souvenir, they all make the trip interesting. 

4. Pre-inform them about the trip and departures

Inform the kids ahead about the trip, when you guys will be leaving and when returning so that they can also prepare their minds for the trip.

5. Make sure they have something to snack on

When traveling, a snack is more preferred than food, kids like snacks, make sure you have some handy as you embark on your trip. 

6. Pay for extra seat if necessary

To make the journey less tedious, you can pay for extra seat for more space for the kids to make the journey interesting and less tedious. 

7. Have a travel first aid kit available

As you travel with your kids this holiday, it is necessary you have a travel first aid kit available. It doesn’t have to contain much, plasters, methylated spirit, painkillers, sanitizers, face mask, hand gloves  etc. 

Get the best out of the holiday period, make this your guide as you travel with your kids this holiday. Have a great trip!

Bonne Chance and a happy new year!!