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Author Archives: Beth Henry

About Beth Henry

Beth Henry is a 16 year flight attendant for a major US Airline. Beth has a passion for children and has been taking care of them first as a babysitter, then as a nanny, and now as a mom. She shares tips for flying with kids based on her experiences with her 7 and 3 year old frequent fliers and from the families she meets on her work flights. Her goal is to empower parents to feel confident and comfortable when flying with their kids.

QUICK TIP: PACK SPARE CLOTHES

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Beth Henry

QUICK TIP: PACK SPARE CLOTHES Welcome to Travel Tuesday Quick Tip, a weekly series where I share a quick tip for flying with kids. Most of these tips apply whether or not you have kids. This week my tip is to pack spare clothes. What do I mean? Of course when you’re flying you’re packing … Continue reading »

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SURVIVING THE AUTO-FLUSH TOILET

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Beth Henry

SURVIVING THE AUTO-FLUSH TOILET In almost every airport restroom there is one thing which strikes fear in the souls of most small children: the auto-flush toilet. The noise of it is bad enough, but if you are a tiny child, already afraid of falling into the huge toilet, to have that toilet flush while you … Continue reading »

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Quick Tip: Pack Battery Backup

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Beth Henry

For today’s Travel Tip, I’m sharing with you as usual my tips from the viewpoint of both a flight attendant and a mom. My goal in this blog is to help parents enjoy flying with their kids, as they feel confident and empowered when they are fully prepared. This tip about battery backup is for … Continue reading »

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Reduce Anxiety for Your Sensitive Child

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Beth Henry

If you have a child who is sensitive to his/her environment, the airport can be overwhelming. The lights can be harsh and the crowds and noise can be scary to a sensitive child. One way to help reduce the sensory overload is to let your child wear a floppy hat. This will help decrease some … Continue reading »

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Choosing Shannon Airport for Your Ireland Flight

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Beth Henry

Have you ever felt like an airport was a highlight of your trip? I have! Twice. And both times it was Shannon Airport on the west coast of Ireland. Guest Author Jody Halstead, of Ireland Family Vacations, shares with us her insight on the Shannon Airport:  Arriving in Ireland as the sun begins to peek … Continue reading »

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St. Thomas With Kids: Day Two—Charlotte Amalie

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Beth Henry

Charlotte Amalie: If you’re vacationing in St. Thomas or looking for activities close to port when on a cruise, here are some ways to spend the day in St. Thomas in Charlotte Amalie, where the cruise ships dock. Day Two St. Thomas With Kids St. Thomas with Kids on Day Two: On our second day … Continue reading »

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How to Keep Your Child Who Runs Away Safe

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Beth Henry

Child Safety-When Your Child Runs Away If your child is like my three year old son, John, and runs away from you for fun, or from lack of impulse control, you definitely need to make plans to keep him/her safe in airports. John has put me to the test on this many times. Here’s our … Continue reading »

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St. Thomas With Kids: Day One Beach Day

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Beth Henry

St. Thomas Day One: Beach Day Wondering what to do on your St. Thomas Vacation? Follow our series, St. Thomas With Kids, to see what we did on our 6 days in St. Thomas with our 7 year old, Ella, and 3 year old, John. Here is Day One: (This post contains links to products … Continue reading »

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St. Thomas With Kids: TRAVEL DAY

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Beth Henry

We are vacationing in St. Thomas this week with our kids, Ella, age 7 (nearly 8), and John, age 3.  I thought I’d write a series on what to with kids in St. Thomas. This is our travel day to St. Thomas: Travel Day: We left our house in New York at 4am to drive … Continue reading »

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A Flight Attendant’s Tips to Prevent Blocked Ears

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Beth Henry

I suffer from chronic sinusitis, and have had blocked ears three times in my 16 years of flying as a flight attendant. The times I got blocked ears I actually didn’t know I had an upper sinus infection, otherwise I would likely have been able to prevent blocked ears with these tips that have saved … Continue reading »

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