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INDUSTRY INSIGHT
PARENTING
SPONSORED CONTENT
10
TIPS
FOR TRAVELING WITH
YOUR PRESCHOOLER
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Surprise them with treats. While good behavior doesn’t
automatically warrant a reward, a piece of candy or a wrapped
toy can certainly encourage your child to “keep it up” if he is
being particularly pleasant.
5. Engage them. When children are actively involved in something,
they are less likely to act out. Talk to your child about the trip
and ask her what she’s looking forward to. You can also give her
a disposable camera and ask her to document the trip. This will
encourage her to observe her surroundings and focus on her
interests.
6. Take a bus. Or the subway or a train or a boat. Children love
the novelty of public transportation, so if it’s available at your
destination, use it. Large cities, such as New York City, Boston and
Washington, D.C., usually have public transportation systems
that are fairly inexpensive and easy to use.
7. Keep tabs on your children electronically. You can use an
electronic child locator (search online for stores) to make sure
you can find your child if you’re separated. Most locators cost
NOW ENROLLING
ALL AGES, INCLUDING
around $30 and include a transmitter your child wears and a
locator unit you carry. If you get separated, you can press a
KINDERGARTEN!
button on the locator and the transmitter will make a sound that
you can follow to find your child.
8. Check the weather. Make sure you pack for any weather
conditions you might encounter. You don’t want your child to be
too hot or too cold. Extra clothing could add some extra bulk to
your luggage but, if the w eather changes, you’ll be glad you’re
prepared.
9. Pass the time. Travel delays are almost inevitable, but games
are a fun way to make the time fly while you’re waiting. Whether
it’s 20 Questions, a travel version of a popular board game or a
quick game of Go Fish, your child (and you!) will appreciate the
distraction.
10. Sanitize. Traveling means coming into contact with more germs
than usual, especially if you’re flying to your destination. Be
sure to pack plenty of antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizer to
disinfect your little ones’ hands, especially if they’ve come in to
contact with the seat-back pockets of airplanes, which can be full
of harmful bacteria.
raveling can be stressful, period. Add some young children to
the mix, and it can be downright challenging. As you hit the
road this summer, keep these handy travel tips in mind:
Take breaks. If you’re driving, try to make regular rest stops so
your child can blow off some steam, get some exercise, use the
bathroom and/or have a snack.
Stock up. Bring a stash of toys, snacks, coloring books, crayons
and other goodies to keep your little one from getting bored or
hungry during the trip.
Tire ‘em out. Children often travel better when they’re tuckered
out and sleepy. If you’re flying, have your child push a small
suitcase around the waiting area or ride the escalators with you.
If you’re driving, try to leave the house before dawn so you can
just scoop up your drowsy child, put her in the car seat and hit
the road.
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This Industry Insight was written by Bob & Lori Santo.
Bob & Lori Santo are the owners of The Goddard School®,
located at 825 East McMurray Road in Peters Township,
724.941.6464, and 655 Painters Run Road, Upper St. Clair,
412.564.3600. Goddard offers both full- and part-time
infant/preschool/kindergarten programs. For more
information, visit www.goddardschools.com/Pittsburgh.
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