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Clinical Reference Systems: Pediatric Advisor 10.0
Traveling with Children
There are a number of practical ways parents can make trips
with children more enjoyable for the kids and less stressful
for themselves.
The most important thing to remember when traveling with
children is to try to maintain normalcy as much as possible.
Examples are:
- Get the children up as close to their normal hour as
possible and put them to bed at the usual time.
- Always maintain discipline during an outing or extended
trip. Children need and want to have the structure they
are used to. Parents should not bend their normal rules
just because they are away from home.
- Avoid the temptation of substitution meals of junk food
during trips or outings. If you are taking a long trip
in a car, stop regularly for food.
- Find the time while traveling to give your children some
exercise. Most children are used to getting some
exercise each day, but they may be expected to remain
seated for hours while traveling. If you have airplane
layovers, take long walks in the airport. When you are
traveling by car, stop regularly for walks, foot races,
or a swim if possible.
- Take along little packages of soft toys and nutritious
snacks for children. Airlines don't always cater to the
tastes of children, so snacks can come in handy.
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