Single Parent Travel
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How to Spend a Month Abroad with a Toddler (even as a single parent!)
I get it a lot: “You’re so brave!” It’s a compliment, but I have a little secret to share: It was far scarier for me to stay home during the month of January. I got a lot of questions when I told people I’d be spending an entire month in Spain with my 18-month-old daughter. I mean, a regular trip with a toddler is… A lot of work. But a month? Yikes, right? I’ll admit it was stressful, mostly in the weeks leading up to the trip. Once we were there, it was amazing. We had such a good time, and it was 100% the right decision for us. Here’s how to spend a month abroad… With a toddler!
The Best Tips for Solo Parenting on Long-haul Flights
Every parent who travels gets to the end of the day and feels like they’ve wrestled an alligator while running a marathon. Solo parents feel that just a little bit extra, as you might imagine. However, traveling with kids is so important, at every age and every stage of their childhood, so you definitely want to do it. And you still want to travel, too, right? So much has been taken from you, you want to feel like you’re living again. But, how? How do you travel long-haul, with all the struggles, and not regret it in the moment? Well, here are some things that can help you. Here are the best tips for solo parenting on long-haul flights.
How to Treat Yourself as a Single Parent on Travel
Single parents, how often do people tell you, “Take time for yourself,” and “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” Or ask you, “Are you doing things for you?” It’s always well-meaning, but in real life, it’s just something else to add to your ever-growing to-do list. And, I’ll say it: People are quick to tell you what to do, but rarely offer to watch the kids so you can do it.
What to Do When There’s No One to Watch Your Baby on Travel
What has two hands, 147,000 things to do, and jet lag? If you guessed “single traveling parent,” you’re right! Traveling is so good in so
7 Reasons Why Single Parents Should Travel with Their Kids
You’ve heard it: “I guess you won’t be traveling anymore!” My husband and I heard it when people found out we were pregnant. People were completely shocked to learn that I was still planning to travel after he died so tragically on a flight home from a trip. The truth of the matter is, however, that travel is therapeutic. It’s so good for our brains and our souls. Vacations have been shown to improve travelers’ mental and physical health. Why wouldn’t you do something that’s good for you, especially when people keep telling you to “take time for your own well-being” since becoming a single parent? Here are seven excellent reasons to keep traveling–for yourself and your kids–even as a single parent.
Three Things You Need to Know about International Travel as a Single Parent (with your own children)
There is a lot to keep up with when you travel as a single parent. Even a road trip turns into an undertaking! International travel can be even more nerve-wracking, but it doesn’t have to be. As with all things, preparation is key. And because I know you’re as limited on time and energy as I am, I’ve got it narrowed down to a checklist of the top three things to know about international travel as a single parent. Take a look!
Single Parent Baby Travel
Should You Buy an Airplane Seat for Your Baby?
Travel with a baby brings a lot of questions you never considered before: How many diapers do I pack? Does my diaper bag count in my carry-on allowance (Good news: It does not!)? How do I fold up this stroller? Can I check my car seat for free (yes!)? And the most expensive one: Do I fly with my child in my lap or buy the baby a seat? There are definitely pros and cons of both, and I’m breaking it down for you here. Should you buy an airplane seat for your baby?
The 10 Best Tips for Single Parents to Travel with a Baby
Has it been flawless? No way. Has it been worth doing? Every time. I’m so glad to be showing my daughter the world, exploring new places together and going back to places that were special to my husband and me. I’ve taken dozens of trips with my daughter since becoming a single parent, and these are the best tips to help you make it happen for yourself–and your baby.
The 5 Best Reasons to Travel with Help as a Single Parent of a Baby
Have you ever considered bringing help with you on a trip with your baby? It seems extravagant, I’ll admit. But after unexpectedly becoming a single parent to a six-month-old, I knew I needed help in order to keep traveling. I told my husband in jest, just three days before he died, “I don’t have enough hands to be a single parent.” And it’s true. I don’t have enough hands. That’s why single parents need help. Don’t believe me? Here are the 5 best reasons to travel with help as the single parent of a baby.
The Best Snacks for Babies and Toddlers on a Plane
I’m amazed at how many kid snacks are more like a bite of air, not a bite of food. Because my daughter can’t yet eat a burger or hold a pizza or fit a sandwich in her mouth, I definitely need to bring food for her on our flights. I can nurse her as needed, but at this point, she needs the extra nutrition and calories from solid foods. It was pretty challenging at first, because I wasn’t used to feeding a baby on the go. So, I’ve pulled together the best baby and toddler snacks on a plane!
The Best Travel Gear for Single Parents
Traveling with kids is never easy, per se, but as a single parent? It’s downright daunting. Even as a professional traveler, I personally still get overwhelmed sometimes! But I’ve had to do it quite a lot since my husband passed away, and I’ve tried a wide variety of gear to help me make it happen. Here is the best travel gear for single parents.
The Ultimate Single Mom Hacks for Traveling with a Baby
I’m giving you permission: Do what works for you! These are tips that have helped me in my single mom travels with my baby girl. Some will work for you, some you won’t want, and that is A-OK. Whether you’re a single mom by choice or by circumstances, or whether you’re just taking your first trip with the baby but without your spouse, this post will have something helpful in it that you can use. Here are the best single mom hacks for traveling with a baby.
Single Parent Toddler
The Most Important Reasons Why I Took My Toddler on Safari
Was it always easy? No. When has anyone ever done something memorable that was “easy” or “comfortable?” Taking my daughter with me on this trip of a lifetime was the right choice for us. And these are the most important reasons why I chose to take my toddler on safari. (And would I do it again?)
The Best Things to Do in Granada with a Toddler
We loved our month in Granada, Spain. It’s walkable, beautiful, and there were tons of things to do to keep my sweet toddler entertained! There are certainly parks, playgrounds, and the like, but there are also many things that are unique to Granada that my girl absolutely loved. If you’re planning a trip to the “City of Pomegranates,” here are the best things to do in Granada with a toddler!
The Best Snacks for Babies and Toddlers on a Plane
I’m amazed at how many kid snacks are more like a bite of air, not a bite of food. Because my daughter can’t yet eat a burger or hold a pizza or fit a sandwich in her mouth, I definitely need to bring food for her on our flights. I can nurse her as needed, but at this point, she needs the extra nutrition and calories from solid foods. It was pretty challenging at first, because I wasn’t used to feeding a baby on the go. So, I’ve pulled together the best baby and toddler snacks on a plane!
