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Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
Traveling with Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers (8 Tips)
Dec 11, 2019
Janet, an author focused on parenting, shares invaluable strategies for traveling with small children. She emphasizes the importance of tuning into kids' perspectives to create a joyful travel experience. Personal anecdotes highlight preparation and flexibility as key to reducing stress. Janet offers practical advice to keep children engaged and emotionally regulated during trips. She also discusses the challenges of post-trip transitions, encouraging parents to understand their children's behavior and embrace the chaos of returning home.
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- Recognizing that travel with children can disrupt routines helps parents maintain calmness, aiding their children's emotional regulation.
- Preparing children for travel through honest communication fosters confidence and builds resilience to handle new experiences together.
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Setting Realistic Expectations for Travel with Children
Traveling with children requires setting realistic expectations about the experience. Parents should understand that trips may not be as restful as anticipated, as children can feel out of balance and overstimulated due to disruptions in their routines. This recognition can help parents maintain a calm demeanor, which is crucial for their children's emotional regulation during travel. An example shared from a European trip illustrates this; while the experience had its challenges, the family also created lasting memories, emphasizing that the joys of traveling can still outweigh difficulties.
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