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EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 35 MIN

Episode 5 - Traveling with Kids: Family Games We Love and Expectations v. Reality

from Chiming In · host Elyse Tapper and David Cardon

Ever been trapped in a car/plane/Airbnb with your whole family and thought, “This was supposed to be FUN…”? 😅In this week’s episode of Chiming In, we’re talking all things family travel + holiday break reality:🧳 Nostalgic road trip gamesSquiggle game, license plate game, and the low-tech stuff that actually gets everyone off their phones and laughing again.🎲 Our current favorite gamesA few board + party games we’re loving right now for all ages (linked in the show notes) — including one that will expose the true imposter in your family. 👀⏰ The “clock trick” for little kids on vacationHow we used a simple clock move to get small humans to sleep later in a new place. (No guarantees… but it did buy us a little sanity.)🏡 College kids coming homeHow to give them space, lower expectations, and still get some real connection in that short Thanksgiving break. We’re sharing a great Grown & Flown article we love, too.💭 Expectations vs. RealityFrom travel plans to family dynamics to surprise gifts (hi, Elyse’s mom 🥹) — we’re unpacking how to loosen our grip on “how it’s supposed to go” and actually enjoy what is.If you’re traveling, hosting, or just bracing for everyone to be under one roof again… this one’s for you. ❤️License Plate Game link: https://a.co/d/jldGsrSImposter - Party Word Game link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/imposter-party-word-game/id6745120053Left Center Right link: https://a.co/d/csl5VvqTeenager Coming Home Blog Post: https://grownandflown.com/thanksgiving-break-to-do-list/Amazon links are affiliate links. When you use them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our show!As always, we'd love your feedback! Write us at: [email protected]. We really mean it! :)

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