Can Bring Stress Holidays mean travel for many families. As families are more mobile and as more children travel alone to visit a non-custodial parent, holidays for many require more planning to assure a less stressful celebration. Larger numbers of people traveling during the holidays make it more difficult and time-consuming to park the car, check luggage and board the airplane, train or bus. It's difficult for small children to sit for long periods of time without becoming restless.
Children can fill a reusable storage bag or small tote bag with toys or snacks.
Cheese, nuts, crackers or dried fruit make good snacks for traveling. Taking a camera on a vacation can help capture family activities and trip memories. Band aids, medicines, a flashlight and facial tissue are musts for family travel. Sucking on a bottle during take-off and landing can help prevent the child's ears from popping. Airlines will assist children traveling alone, but think about this carefully and plan thoroughly.