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EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 38 MIN

#3: Surviving Long Flights with Kids: Sleep, Snacks & Sanity-Saving Tips

from The Traveling Family Circus: Your Go-To Guide for Stress-Free Family Travel · host Jacquelyn Hunt

Flying with toddlers and young kids can feel like a marathon in the sky—but it doesn’t have to end in exhaustion (or tears!). In this episode of The Traveling Family Circus, I’m sharing our real-life tips for surviving long flights as a big family. From what to pack in your carry-on, to how we get our kids to sleep on planes, to our favorite screen-free activities that actually keep toddlers entertained—we’re covering it all.Whether you’re prepping for your first flight or you’ve braved the skies before, this episode will help you fly smarter, keep the chaos to a minimum, and arrive at your destination with your sanity (mostly) intact.🎒 Tips include: • Best snacks for flights (and why they matter more than you think)• Genius sleep strategies for long-haul travel• Activities that actually work on airplanes• What we’ve learned from flying with five kids—yes, five! Hit play, take notes, and let’s make that next flight a little less stressful and a lot more memorable.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* SHOW NOTES*: https://www.happylittletraveler.co/podcast/episode3INSTAGRAM: @Traveling_Family_Circus_LINKS & RESOURCES:Freebie: Must Have WI-Fi Free Apps & Travel AppsIn-Depth Guide: Family Travel Made Easy- Step-by-step guide for stress-free family travel & planningPrintable Travel Activities for Kids: 65+ printable pages to keep kids engaged and entertainedHappy Little Traveler Activity Kits (Amazon)Flytographer- Get $25 off your first sessionWebsite: HappyLittleTraveler.coAmazon Store Front: Our Travel FavoritesInflatable Foot Rest: https://amzn.to/4f2iATcYoto Mini Player: https://amzn.to/3TULESZTravel Pillow/ Blanket: https://amzn.to/4kVFLjxMini Sound Machine: https://amzn.to/419blmCEye Mask/Head Rest Sleep System: https://amzn.to/41TcfEoSnackle Box: https://amzn.to/467Zmcd 

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Flying with toddlers and young kids can feel like a marathon in the sky—but it doesn’t have to end in exhaustion (or tears!). In this episode of The Traveling Family Circus, I’m sharing our real-life tips for surviving long flights as a big family. From what to pack in your carry-on, to how we get our kids to sleep on planes, to our favorite screen-free activities that actually keep toddlers entertained—we’re covering it all. Whether you’re prepping for your first flight or you’ve braved the ...

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