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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.

Car Seat Safety when Flying

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Beth Henry

Something that is very important to me is car seat safety. Three years ago today, Becky Fletcher, friend of my sister’s, lost her 6 month old baby when they were rear ended. Although her baby was actually in the car seat properly, Becky’s mission is to make sure everyone knows proper installation and fit. From … Continue reading »

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Review of Flying With Kids App

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Beth Henry

I was asked to check out and weigh in my opinions on this new app: Flying With Kids. It’s an app that gives great advice for parents flying with their kids, especially babies, and gives a lot of great information! Disclosure: I received this app, Flying With Kids, for free for the purpose of giving … Continue reading »

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My Interview with Rudy Maxa’s World Travel Radio Show

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Beth Henry

I had the privilege of being interviewed by Rudy Maxa on his radio travel show: Rudy Maxa’s World. We talked about a few tips for flying with kids. If you missed it live, you can hear the podcast here: Rudy Maxa’s World June 20, 2015- Hour 1 I actually made a rookie mistake as I … Continue reading »

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Tampa Airport Tiger Tale

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Beth Henry

When you lose something at the airport you feel the odds are that you’ll see it again. When this 6 year old boy named Owen lost his beloved stuffed tiger at Tampa Airport, not only did the employees ensure it was kept safe until it could be reunited with the boy, they took the tiger … Continue reading »

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Great Recipe for French Toast On-the-Go!

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Beth Henry

I’m always on the lookout for food that travels well that the kids will actually eat. This morning I made these French Toast Cups from The Wholesome Dish, and they were amazing! These could definitely be a grab & go item, not only for the plane, but for summer camp snacks, road trips, and school … Continue reading »

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The Perfect Photo Opportunity

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Beth Henry

Last summer when we were in Ft. Worth, Texas for my sister’s wedding, John (age 1.5 at the time) and I were awake before the others. I decided to take John outside for a morning walk so that the others could keep sleeping. We wandered around the Ft. Worth Stockyards and I spotted an ice … Continue reading »

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Flying with Autism-Tips from a Flight Attendant Mom

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Beth Henry

What’s it like to fly with a child who has autism? While there is a wide spectrum of the effects of Autism, my friend, Kim C., a 25 year flight attendant has some experience. Her 14 year old son is on the Autism Spectrum and also has inattentive ADHD and Sensory Processing Issues. In spite … Continue reading »

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New Program for Autism Families at LAX

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Beth Henry

I was at LAX airport yesterday and was so excited to discover they are launching a new program for families with autism! On Sunday, April 18, 2015 they launched their Flight Experience Program, where families with autism can have a trial-run of travel of the flight experience so they can be better prepared for the … Continue reading »

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#1 Travel Item for Flying with Toddlers

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Beth Henry

UPDATE: I wrote this post 5 years ago, before I had a blog, just to share with my friends. Ella was just two then, the age John is now. After seven years of using GoGoBabyz TravelMate wheels, I still think it’s my #1 MUST HAVE for travel with babies and toddlers. I have traveled without … Continue reading »

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SkootCase Giveaway Winner

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Beth Henry

Announcing the winner of the SkootCase Giveaway! Thank you all for participating! We had fun testing and talking about the SkootCase. If you didn’t win, you can still get a SkootCase in time for Christmas. The best price I see on it right now is the blue one on Amazon for just $40.84. That’s 42% … Continue reading »

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