Travel Tips
Giving Thanks to Veterans
As we take time out to remember those who gave their lives for our country this weekend, I remember this awesome Naval Officer on one of our flights. When Ella told her, “Thank you for keeping us safe”, she immediately took her flag off her uniform and gave it to Ella. This Officer was returning … Continue reading
First Class for Kids
There has been a lot of talk in the media lately about whether kids should be allowed in first class. Last year, Malaysian Airlines banned infants from first class on their larger aircraft. Now they plan to ban families with kids from their upstairs economy section. Opinions on the matter are strong. We think “a … Continue reading
5 Homemade Travel-Friendly Foods
It’s always an good idea to pack plenty of food when flying, whether or not your kids are with you. The more self-sufficient you are, the easier it will be to handle interruptions in your travel day. Have you ever been on a flight that didn’t get catered as planned? What if you’re counting on … Continue reading
Traveling with more than one child
I only have one child so my advice for traveling with several is based on my observations as a flight attendant. My sister, however, has 3 kids: ages 13, 9, and 3 so she has a lot of experience. Here are a few tips she shared with me about traveling with more than one child: … Continue reading
Getting the Kids to Sleep
Our biggest challenge when traveling is getting enough sleep. There are so many things that interrupt the sleep schedule. Start with flying at odd hours. Add to that schedules that interrupt regular sleeping hours combined with strange sleep environments.Sleeping is difficult for everyone, not just the kids. Ella is extra-sensitve to her sleep environment. I have … Continue reading
Backpack harness–useful or mean?
Before I had experience with toddlers I looked at the use of child backpack harnesses as rude, treating your child like an animal. Then I had a family member who before age 2 became a FAST runner. She loved to dart off and could disappear in a second. Then I understood. The harness/leash is simply … Continue reading
