Flying with Kids?
How to Avoid Tantrums on Airplanes
Flying with kids on airplanes can be extremely stressful. l
When Montana was young we were really lucky. She was a great traveler and
still is. We only had one incident when she was little (which was an
accident and my fault - sorry Montana!). So we were lucky.
I have to tell you though, I always feel for the parents whose kids are
crying, or kicking or yelling on a long flight. You know how it is. Your
kids kick up, and parents stress levels go through the roof!
Most of the time it isn't even that they are bad kids. It's that they are
bored or tired, or both.
Back in the day (we are talking almost 40 years ago) when my mom would take me
to England to see our family, she would put Gin in my bottle to help me sleep -
OK, I am the first to admit that that may not be a great idea today, but she
swore by it.
We have all seen (or heard) it. Kids having tantrums on planes. Do you
have any tips or tricks to help parents and the
passengers around them?
Avoid Tantrums
on Airplanes with the tips in this video from Angela de Jong from About.com
Some Tips from the Video on Travelling with Kids
Stay calm and prepare for the flight
Let kids burn off energy in airport before getting on
plane
Make sure they are comfortable
During boarding, take off and landing, talk to your kids
about what is happening - ask them to tell you what they see
