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 many ways, but in the moment, it can seem really challenging—to put it mildly. I’m always glad to show my daughter the world, and it’s always worth the effort. The […]
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.
The 5 Top Tips for Taking Uber with a Baby
Yes, you can take an Uber or other rideshare with your baby! It’s a little more complicated than taking your own car, but unless you like paying airport parking fees for every trip, it’s something to consider. I do it all the time both to and from the airport, as well as abroad, and I’ve learned a few things along the way. Here are the top 5 tips you need to take Uber, Lyft, Alto, or another rideshare service with your baby.