The fact that I’m now a travel writer is hilarious to me. Why? Because I’ve never considered myself a true globetrotter. I don’t even like to fly!
Somehow, though, I’ve made it through 12 countries and countless U.S. road trips. And I’ve picked up a few travel tips along the way.
Here are some of my favorite parent travel hacks I’ve written about for L.A. Family Travel.
Traveling with Kids When You’re Scared of Flying
Yep, I hate to fly. To be honest, I’m *scared* to fly. No matter how many times someone explains Bernoulli’s principle to me, I’m never comfortable with airplanes.
However, I don’t let that fear keep me from traveling. And I’ve figured out some ideas to make it through those trips to the beautiful, amazing destinations on the other side. Check them out in 7 Tips for Traveling with Kids When You’re Scared of Flying.
Traveling with Babies
If you’ve ever watched airport security dump out precious breastmilk, formula, or baby food, then you know how difficult it can be to travel with little ones.
From overnight train rides to long-haul flights, we have a lot of experience traveling with infants. Here are some tips to help everything go smoothly — and ways to recover when there are bumps along the way — in Essential Baby Travel Hacks You Can Use Anywhere.
Travel Hacks for Moms (and Dads)
Sometimes, it’s the little things. The small details make a difference between a vacation being wonderful or miserable. And here’s the good news — you can plan for that!
Consider this permission to find which traveling style works best for your family. Read more in Travel Hacks for Tired Moms.
Help Your Kids With Vacation Anxiety
I loved working on this article with my friend Katie, a parent coach here in Nashville. A lot of us have kiddos who struggle with anxiety, and Katie walked me through strategies to help kids feel safe when they get anxious about trips.
Find out more about “Just Right Challenges,” supportive statements, centering techniques, and more in Helping Kids Through Vacation Anxiety.
