Here are a few notes, mostly to myself, from the trips I’ve taken with my kids.
Before the trip / packing
Bring along devices with downloaded content — don’t rely on in-flight entertainment that works. Check all your devices the day priority to make sure they are charged and have everything they need Bring along a few paper-based activities and card games Have the kids put together a list of people they want to get things for, even if it’s just photos Make sure all the things that security could pull out are in one page.
During the trip
Plan for physical activity each day Give kids choices and some autonomy on the trip — pull them into the decision making, make them part of the plan Give kids some space away from parents Set expectations for the day Emulate the behavior you expect for the kids Check in with the kids to see how the trip is going
Post trip
Get a map that the kids can color on and make notes about their trips
Sean Horgan
