Desirable Why It's EASIEST To Travel with Newborns!
World-traveling parents Corinne and River Hately-Richards share how conscious parenting, worldschooling, and a life on the move shaped their family values and the way their daughters experience the world.
They open up about the surprising benefits of travel with young children, how real-world learning builds confidence, and what it takes to stay connected as a couple while raising kids outside traditional expectations.
This conversation opens the door to reimagining family life, exploring gentle parenting, and questioning what “stability” really means for a child.
Corinne & River share:
✅ Why routine does not have to mean staying in one place
✅ How travel with young kids builds confidence, communication, and curiosity
✅ Why newborns can be the easiest age to travel with
✅ How worldschooling and homeschooling fit into conscious parenting
✅ The realities of parenting while traveling, from exhaustion to deeper connection
✅ Practical tips for family travel, from snacks to strollers to choosing destinations
Timestamps:
00:00 Challenging Traditional Parenting Expectations and Societal Pressure
02:10 Conscious Parenting: Rethinking Routine and Stability for Kids
04:15 Traveling With Babies and Toddlers: Why Early Years Are the Easiest
06:00 Raising Confident Kids Through Travel and Real-World Learning
08:25 Worldschooling Benefits: Global Friendships and Cultural Exposure
10:40 Healing, Loss, and Signs: Corinne’s Childhood and the Oak Leaf Story
13:15 River’s Nontraditional Upbringing and Redefining “Home”
15:40 Leaving Corporate Life for a Nomadic Family Lifestyle
18:20 How Long-Term Travel Shapes Identity, Belonging, and Perspective
21:00 Best Countries for Family Travel and Kid-Friendly Destinations
24:10 Affordable Family Travel Tips and Exploring Your Own Country
26:00 A Day in the Life: Parenting While Traveling Full Time
28:30 Parenting Challenges: Sleep Deprivation, Exhaustion, and Emotional Load
31:00 How Parenthood Changes Intimacy, Connection, and Relationships
34:15 Modern Fatherhood: Vulnerability, Emotional Growth, and Parenting Roles
37:00 Core Family Values: Priorities, Presence, and Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids
39:00 Homeschooling vs. Worldschooling: Education Through Travel
42:30 Working Together as Partners and Running a Social Media Family Business
46:00 Social Media Pressure, Mental Health, and Sharing Family Life Online
50:00 Essential Travel Tips for Parents: Gear, Packing, and Mindset
53:00 Fun Moment: The Surprise Quiz With Corinne and River
57:00 Gentle Parenting and Screen Time Boundaries for Young Kids
01:03:00 Final Reflections: Why Parents Should Try New Lifestyles
01:08:35 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
Follow Corinne & River:
💜 Instagram: @hatelyrichardsfamily
💜 YouTube: @hatelyrichardsfamily
💜 Website: northsouthtravels.com
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