From pre-flight to arrival, every parent should know.

Learn the best travel trips from this frequent flying mama who makes travelling with kids so easy. She flies an average of 30 flights a year across this globe doing long-haul like its as easy as catching the bus.

Travelling with kids can be a challenging experience, but with perfect planning and a relaxed mindset, it can be made much easier. Having a detailed plan in place for transportation, accommodation, and activities will help ensure that everything runs smoothly and that everyone is able to enjoy the trip.

Additionally, maintaining a relaxed attitude and being open to unexpected changes or challenges can help minimise stress and make the experience more enjoyable for everyone involved. With the right approach, travelling with kids can be a fun and rewarding experience for the whole family.

1. Education before flying

Starting to get your children excited about flying and your upcoming holiday is an important step in ensuring that the entire experience is a positive one for everyone. One way to do this is by buying a children’s travel book that teaches them about the world and different countries. This can help to spark their imagination and curiosity about the places you will be visiting. Additionally, showing them videos about the destination can also help to build excitement and give them a sense of what to expect.

Explaining to them how fun it will be to fly on a huge jet and that it is a unique and exciting experience, can also help to ease any fears they may have. Overall, by starting to build excitement and anticipation early on, you can help to ensure that your children have a positive and memorable experience when travelling.

I have listed below a few of the books I have bought for my own children and we use these every few weeks to keep that excitement going.

Travel Books suitable for 3-12 year olds.

• Book 1 – All you need to know about Our World by age 7 ( Usborne Publishing LTD )
• Book 2 – Lift-the-flap Picture Atlas ( Usborne Publishing LTD )
• Book 3 – Playtown Airport ( Priddy Books Publishers)

2. Packing Tips: Get them involved

Getting your children involved in the packing process before a holiday can be a great way to teach them valuable lessons about organisation and planning, while also helping to ease any stress that may come with preparing for a trip. One way to do this is by allowing them to choose some of their own items to pack, while also guiding them on what are the essentials they need to pack. Encourage them to think about what activities they will be doing on the trip and what items they will need for those activities.

Additionally, it is important to also educate them on the importance of packing light, as they may not end up using half the items they pack, and it will be more convenient for them to move around. It’s also a great opportunity to teach them about the importance of being mindful of the environment and reducing unnecessary waste. Involving your children in the packing process can be a fun and educational experience for the whole family.