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Some say a holiday abroad with the kids is no holiday at all - but with a bit of flexibility and a dose of expectation management, traveling with toddlers or teenagers can be fun. Here are five tips to make it happen \ By Roni Langerman-Ziv 5 tips for a relaxing trip with the kids

unknown surroundings. That’s why it’s preferable to stay at one hotel during the whole trip, so that they may feel at home in it and sleep well at night. It’s all about flexibility 05 Flexibility is one of the most crucial aspects of parenting, particularly when on holiday. If plans get ruined, never mind! It’s always best to listen to your children, sometimes not through what

Give them a minute to settle in 01 Children thrive on routines, which means they’ll need some time to get used to a new setting. Start by taking it easy - walk around the hotel, unpack, rest, and go for a walk around the neighborhood. Get them involved 02 Kids need to know what their day will look like. It’s always best to get them involved, let them know about what your plans for the day are. Children love to feel they get a voice as opposed to being “briefed” on what they’ll be doing.

Snack time 03 It’s important to bring snacks your kids will actually eat. Make sure you pack sandwiches with you in the morning before a day of sightseeing. If you’ve decided to eat out, take your children’s taste into account and perhaps opt for buying food at a stall and eating it on a park bench instead of queuing for a table somewhere. Peaceful nights 04 We’ve already mentioned how important routines are to children, so it won’t be easy for them to go to sleep in a strange place and wake up in

they may say, but through their behavior. In the end, it’s about

enjoying yourselves as a family rather than ticking off sightseeing to-do lists.

The author is a parental and teacher guidance specialist at the Adler Institute

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ATMOSPHERE AUGUST 2022