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Solo Travel with Kids
Holiday Travel Tips for Single Parents
By Brenda Elwell
3. Research
Look for off-season specials. Traveling to Europe is usually inexpensive during November. A trip closer to home, New Orleans offers great deals during December.
You know where the kids are in bed. No need to round them up. With heightened security at airports, giving yourself extra time to check in will help prevent any unnecessary nervous breakdowns trying to get the bags through the screening stations.
2. Distractions
Getting a DVD player for the car is a nice option, but that can be out of the price range for many single parents. Instead, consider renting one or have appropriate games on hand such as card or word games. For teenagers, make sure there are plenty of batteries for the CD or MP3 player.
3. Responsibilities
Children over the age of 10 are great junior navigators. Have them help find a poorly marked exit or read road signs. A teenager can be a senior navigator, plotting the course of the trip and helping stay on the right road. Very small children can locate safety exits. Delegating these tasks takes some burden off of the parent and teaches kids responsibility.
