The amount of preparation you put into planning will make a decided difference in the level of fun and safety your kids have as you travel.  Spend time with each child and including them in your travel decisions and about what items to pack for their needs and entertainment.  Discuss clothing choices and explain why some clothing is better than other items.  
Travel to a Florida beach will surely include proper wear for swimming and basking in the sun.  Warnings about sunburns, jellyfish and the surf can be discussed around the dinner table.  Families that eat meals together have opportunities to discuss safety tips, rules and site seeing opportunities before they leave home.  Older children can be assigned to research and report back to the family on these topics.

Gather travel brochures from places you are considering for the family vacation spot.  Let all the family examine these and get each member’s ideas about the opportunities for fun and learning.  

A vacation or any travel that takes you away from home requires that you provide for the care of items, animals or family members that stay at home.  If you have anxiety about the condition of any detail left behind, you will have a less than fun and relaxing trip.  Take special care to provide for the proper care of plants and in cold climates make plans for a hard freeze.  You surely don’t want to return home to broken water pipes.    

Make the most of every vacation.  Teach your children to share, to be polite and be patient.  Include them in discussions and listen attentively to their ideas.  Take advantage of every learning experience and enjoy a fun and safe time together.  

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