Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Traveling With Kids - Be Prepared

Traveling with children gives them an opportunity to learn about the world around them, expand their understanding of other cultures, and experience valuable life-lessons.Traveling with children can be great fun - or it can be a disaster. When traveling with kids, if you are prepared for emergencies, boredom, homesickness and other unpleasantness, the whole family will have a better time.Here are a few tips to ensure that your family vacation goes smoothly.There are a few necessities that you should always bring with you.
Band-Aids
small packs of tissues
Emergency phone numbers
hand sanitizer gel
sun screen and hats for everyone
Advil or Tylenol - both children's and adults
Small flashlight for rummaging around in the trunk of the car at night, or to find the bathroom in the wee hours.
Keep a photo of each child on you at all times - just in case you lose one in a crowd.
Always carry your passport and ID on you at all times, and also have a photocopy of everyone's passport, birth certificates and airline tickets. You can never be too careful!
Even on vacation there are bound to be times that the kids get bored. Whether it's while driving, waiting for it to be time to go somewhere, or just in the evening when the grown-ups are pooped and need a rest, at some point you're going to hear "I'm boooored!" in that special whiney tone we all love.Be prepared for the boring times by bringing a fun-pack for the kids. Include things like:
Crayons, pencils, paper and coloring books
A hand-held game, if you have one, such as a DS or PSP
Puzzle books (word-find, crosswords, Sudoku, etc.)
Card games and travel games
Portable DVD player and DVD's
zip lock bags (for collecting shells and other treasures, storing snacks, etc.)
A few other items that I usually forget if I don't have a list:
sun glasses
hats
Proper planning is the key to success in any endeavor, especially ne that involved kids!

Janet is a pet sitter and home maker who lives in Tampa, Florida. One of her favorite ways to relax is with a good cup of Gevalia Coffee. In her spare time, and as a Tampa native, she works on her Tampa vacation web site, where you can get information on Tampa vacation rentals and more. Tampa is a great

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