10 TIPS FOR TRAVELING WITH PRESCHOOLERS

Travelling with preschool kids may be challenging at times, but it’s actually a lot of fun.

You also get to see their curiosity shrine through, and teach them about the world, different cultures, and the way people live, from a young age. They won’t know it at the time, but they will grow up with a new appreciation for their life back home.

We believe parenting is hard no matter the age, nor where you are, so you might as well unplug from the chaos, travel more, and fill up the moments in between with meaningful memories.

Talk to your child

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Encourage the kids to help you plan

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Give them travel responsibilities

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Don’t forget to pack the creature comforts

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Mix it up

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