If the thought of traveling with kids over the holidays fills you with dread, you are not alone. In this episode, I share the best strategies I have learned after years of holiday trips with my own children, including how to keep them regulated, how to plan ahead, and why starting with no screens can make the entire trip easier. I walk through the simple positive parenting tips that let you stay calm and connected even when travel throws every unpredictable challenge your way.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to use the first hour of traveling with kids to set the tone for calmer holiday trips.

• Why starting with no screens helps your child stay regulated and saves the best strategies for when you need them most.

• How to create a simple routine for traveling with kids that combines movement, connection, and positive parenting tips.

• The small mistakes that make holiday trips harder, and what you can do instead, using the best strategies that have helped my own family.

• How to use positive parenting tips to stay patient when traveling with kids feels overwhelming.

Whether you are getting on a plane, loading up the car, or heading out on one of many holiday trips, this episode will help you stay grounded and prepared. These are the best strategies I rely on myself, and they work even when your child is tired, overwhelmed, or begging for screens before you have decided it is time. Learn how positive parenting tips, simple planning, and purposeful no-screens time can transform the experience of traveling with kids into something more manageable.

Listen to the full episode for real-life tools you can use on your next trip and discover how small shifts can make your holiday trips smoother, calmer, and much more connected.

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