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Tips for keeping your kids happy while traveling on a plane 10 Articles

  • 1 of 10

    by S D Rios

    Every parent I know dreads the thought of flying with their kids...the dirty looks from other passengers, the endless hours of trying to keep the kids quiet, still, and occupied, bags stuffed to the brim with toys, food, a...read more

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    by Lokemun Magar

    Whenever your children and you have to travel on a plane, you will probably find preparing them for the flight itself takes longer than the actual packing of all the travelers' clothes! How can you keep your children ha...read more

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    by Rita Chaney

    Assuring you will have happy, quiet kids on a plane flight begins a few weeks before the flight. Reading books about flying and taking the kids to visit your local airport to watch planes take off and land is recommended....read more

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    by Khadija Abbas

    Air travel is a test of patience if you have kids. They become restless sitting in one place, doing nothing. In addition, they have to keep control their voice levels, since there are other people sitting in the plane. The...read more

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    by Can Tran

    Having been a kid myself, I myself had problems sitting in my seat for the longest time. The one thing I my relatives usually bought me were either gum or chewable candy because the juices. It had wonders for my hearing ...read more

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    by Sarah Grove

    I recently found my journal from my first trip overseas. It began with a very details description of the flight and what did and didn't impress me. While this article won't provide exact tips I thought understanding what's...read more

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    by Emily Daugherty

    Traveling on a plane can be a wonderful and exciting adventure for your child. However, it can also be long and boring. Keeping your child occupied while on a flight is the key to a pleasant air travel experience. Her...read more

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    by Nemo Raymond

    If you are taking a plane, your little traveller certainly deserves special attention. If the flight is longer than half hour, you bet it is a matter of planning. With all the security measures in airports, you have to be ...read more

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    by Gloria Cannon

    Traveling as a family can be a lot of fun. So many times we set our selves up for a bad experience by assuming how horrible our children will be on a plane. What you can do to keep your children happy while on the plane ...read more

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    by Nixie Lynn

    Kids do not like sitting in one spot for very long, especially a plane. They find it difficult to sit that long and are constantly looking for entertainment and little things to keep them busy. Make sure that when travel...read more

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