8. Traveling with kids: planning, stress, and lifelong benefits

This episode is all about the highs and lows of traveling with children. I'm joined by my dear friend Melanie Pellegrino as we dish on the recent vacation our families took together.  As two women who LOVE to travel, adding families into the mix has certainly brought a new layer of stress and planning to our adventures. Join us as we dig into why traveling is such an important part of our lives, and what we're doing to pass that love of adventure onto our children.  We cover everything from the challenges of packing for the entire family, to dealing with decision fatigue and disruptions to our kids' routines. We also discuss the lifelong benefits children (and the whole family!) gain from traveling.  In this episode, we cover:  The joys and struggles of traveling with our children. How to overcome challenges of traveling with young kiddos, including the stress of packing, decision fatigue, and routine disruptions. Post-COVID world - our little ones were poorly prepped for public outings.  Memories are forever, and so are the developmental benefits children gain from exposure to new environments.    Resources & Links: Explore the transformative impacts of family vacations by age group.  Dr. Robin Hancock shares how travel positively impacts children's developmental growth in this article that stresses the importance of traveling with children.  Did you know it's possible to increase your child's IQ through travel? Decades of neuroscientific research sheds light on brain development and function.    Connect with Melanie: Follow on Instagram    Connect with Christine: Follow on Instagram Check out my website   Be sure to subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!