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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.

DIY Fine Motor Activity Using Airplane Galley Supplies

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Beth Henry

Have you ever been on a flight where nothing you have is keeping your child entertained? Maybe they are overtired or not feeling well, or maybe you had a long delay and already through all the things you brought to keep them occupied. Here’s something you can make with just two items from the galley. … Continue reading »

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SkootCase Ride-On-Scooter Review

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Beth Henry

SkootCase Ride-On-Scooter Review *Update 12/16/2014. This giveaway has ended. The winner was announced here. I received this SkootCase Ride-On-Scooter for the purpose of review. My opinions, as always, are my own. You can count on me to always give an honest opinion about any item I review. Ella found a new way to get to … Continue reading »

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Winner of Cozywoggle Giveaway

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Beth Henry

A big thanks to all of you who entered  the Cozywoggle Coat Giveaway! Read on to find out who the winner was…   Our winner, randomly selected by Rafflecopter, was  Irene O. Congratulations, Irene! If you weren’t the winner, you can still get a Cozywoggle Coat at a great price: $49.99 at Cozywoggle.com. They are … Continue reading »

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Cozywoggle Jacket Review

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Beth Henry

Cozywoggle Jacket Review and Giveaway (Update: this giveaway ended 11/24/2014. The winner was posted here.) Keeping your kids safe when traveling is a priority for every parent. As the cold weather approaches, we face the challenge of keeping our children warm in the car, while at the same time keeping them safe in their car … Continue reading »

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A Mom and Two Kids Fly Standby

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Beth Henry

One of our most recent Cloud Surfing Adventures flying standby was full of challenges. Many times I was on the verge of tears and many times I thought “I must be crazy to be doing this!” Read on and at the end, tell me: am I crazy? Was it worth it? Would you go through … Continue reading »

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7 Tips for Flight Delays With Kids

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Beth Henry

Dealing with flight delays is challenging for everyone. But delays when you’re flying with young children can be a disaster. Adding even another hour to the travel day can really wreak havoc on a young child’s schedule, especially if your child is just waiting for the airplane seat in order to take a nap. In … Continue reading »

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5 Items to Entertain Your Toddler On a Plane

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Beth Henry

Because a busy toddler is a happy toddler, here are a few ideas on ordinary things to use to entertain your toddler on a plane. On my last flight with my son, John, (age 16 months at the time), showed me what items kids like him really enjoy: Mirror Bring along a small mirror, separate … Continue reading »

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Packing List for Kids by Age

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Beth Henry

Do you want to help your child get excited about your upcoming trip and give him/her a sense of pride and accomplishment? Let your child help pack! Here is a suggestion of age-appropriate packing skills your child can master. It should be exciting to see the younger ones take pride in their job well done! … Continue reading »

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Sale on Headphones!

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Beth Henry

Today Amazon is having a sale on Headphones. There are many types to choose from for up to 70% off. This includes some great headphones for kids for only $14.99 (orig.$49.95). These headphones by JLab JBuddies include the following features: Acoustically designed for kids limiting volume to less than 90 db complying to both EN50332 … Continue reading »

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Women of Aviation Week: Meet the First Female Commercial Pilot

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Beth Henry

First Female Commercial Pilot I had the honor and privilege of working a flight last week with a very special passenger onboard. Bonnie Tiburzi Caputo was the very first female pilot ever hired by a major US Airline (American Airlines). She was such a joy to speak with and she agreed to answer a few … Continue reading »

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