Family Travel Packing: The Kids’ Bags

Family Travel Packing: The Kids’ Bags
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Barbara Danza
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When it comes to family travel, recognizing and planning for the unique needs of your children is key. In general, children may find sitting still, altering their sleep schedules, waiting in lines, being removed from their regular routines, and not knowing what to expect challenging.

One way to help with the challenges is to plan accordingly when packing their bags. Here are some items to include on your next trip.

Itinerary

Depending on your children’s reading abilities, use picture or written out lists to outline the itinerary of the trip you’re embarking on. Knowing what’s ahead and what they can expect can bring children great ease and help them to feel involved.

Map

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Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is BarbaraDanza.com
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