{"id":160000000157,"date":"2019-06-10T15:01:54","date_gmt":"2019-06-10T15:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/charlotte\/?p=160000000157"},"modified":"2019-06-10T15:01:54","modified_gmt":"2019-06-10T15:01:54","slug":"travel-tips-for-summer-trips-with-preschoolers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/charlotte\/2019\/06\/10\/travel-tips-for-summer-trips-with-preschoolers\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Tips for Summer Trips with Preschoolers"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-160000000158 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2019\/06\/travel-tips.jpg\" alt=\"travel tips\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are able to travel with your preschoolers, it really is an awesome opportunity. Preschoolers are so curious, and that makes visiting a new place extra fun and exciting. However, traveling with preschoolers can come with stress and challenges. Try out our travel tips to help minimize stress and maximize fun. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Choose a Destination Carefully<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When deciding where to take your children, make sure safety is a top priority. After that, think about whether the area is stroller-friendly, and brainstorm the different activities that are available for children.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Consider Housing Options<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Deciding where to stay is the next big decision after you choose where to go! Pick a place that will be a comfortable home base for your family after a long day of traveling or exploring. The change in routine can be tough on kids, but a place that feels somewhat like home can help. Many families are starting to choose Airbnb\u2019s over hotels because they are typically larger and have a kitchen, too!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pack Activities<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not to add another thing to an already long packing list, but don\u2019t forget to pack some new and fun activities for your children! If these activities are new or special, they will be extra helpful in keeping your preschoolers occupied while traveling to and from your destination. Tablets with educational apps, board books, and water reveal coloring books are some of our favorite options!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Keep It Simple<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Breaking out of normal routine and going on a trip is always fun, but ditching the routine usually means you\u2019ll also need to prepare for the unexpected. Don\u2019t try to overcomplicate traveling with preschoolers. Go for a simple packing list, simple transit plan, and simple but interesting activities for your family. Try your best to focus on creating fun memories spent with family!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use these tips to help reduce the stress of traveling with preschoolers. Keep in mind that the effort is totally worth it for how much fun you and your family will have making memories together in a new place!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Take a look at last month&#8217;s blog, <a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/charlotte\/2019\/05\/07\/teaching-your-preschooler-to-ride-a-bike\/\">Teaching Your Preschooler to Ride a Bike<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Want to learn more about<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidsrkidscharlotte.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Charlotte<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> located in Charlotte, North Carolina? 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