Getting away can be wonderful, whether it’s just for the day or for an entire week! Of course, as adults, there is far more to it than hopping in the car with a snack and an electronic to keep yourself busy. We have to plan routes, oversee packing and convince older kids that this family getaway will be fun! If you can take care of the first two, we can give you suggestions for the last one.
Letting older kids head off on their own for the first time at an amusement park or resort can be exciting for them but terrifying for you. Here are some quick tips to help ensure older kids stay safe but experience a little freedom during vacation (and how to do it without being a helicopter parent!):
Vacation is a fun time, but it won’t be as fun if you are worried about your kids. With these tips – and a firm explanation that independence is a privilege – your children will have the time of their lives. Maybe you can squeeze some of that in, too!