How to help children overcome a fear of flying
If your child has expressed an anxiety about getting on a plane or has a fear of flying then these ideas for preparing your flight might help
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Tin Box Traveller travel dairies January 2019
I’ve done my usual trick of skipping my regular monthly round up in December while Christmas madness took over. Sorry! But I did have the extra excuse of Mr Tin Box being away over the whole festive period. Blogging took a back seat while the girls and I focussed on having as much fun as…
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Amazing things to do in Europe in winter
Don’t let shorter days and duller skies put you off making the most of the winter months. There’s plenty of amazing things to do in Europe in winter. From family breaks and weekend getaways to festive events close to home, here’s inspiration for wintery adventures all within a few hours of the UK or your…
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Children’s activity packs for travel from Are We There Yet?
How do you entertain children while travelling? In our five years as parents we’ve tried and tested a number of tactics: snacks, music, car games, toys, magazines, snacks (yep, that’s not a typo – snacks happen a lot while we’re travelling). Something that we’ve not tried until now are pre-made children’s activity packs. *Advertisement feature*…
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How to pick the best travel insurance plan for travelling with children
When you are travelling with children, it’s the norm and not the exception that the best laid plans can go wrong. This can even ruin a much-awaited holiday. One of the things that you can do to ease things is to ensure you purchase travel insurance for everyone – including your children. Choosing the right…
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11 ways to explain the value of things to your kid (travel edition)
Traveling with your young family can be an incredible experience. However, it can also be draining and intimidating. If you have young children, then you’ll be familiar with the constant echoes of ‘are we there yet?’. So, why do we even bother taking our children on trips? Well, it’s an essential part of their growth…
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Tin Box Traveller family travel diaries: Summer 2018
When October 1 comes around there’s really no getting away from the fact that summer is over. But before we fully immerse ourselves in the colours of autumn and our woolly pullies I feel the need to recap on our summer which passed by in a flash. Usually I write monthly travel diaries but I’ve…
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Caravanning with a baby: beds fit for newborns to toddlers and pre-schoolers
Over the years I have had messages from lots of new parents who have started caravanning with a baby or toddler and are wondering what’s the best sleeping arrangements for young children in a caravan? *This post contains affiliate links* We started caravanning with Baby and Tot when they were just weeks old. A lot…
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Essential guide for caravan insurance
A caravan is a home away from home; little haven for you and your family to rest your heads after a long day of adventuring. From the minute you set off, to the minute you make it back to home soil, your caravan needs to be protected against the risks that can crop up during…
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Holiday check list: 9 things you simply must do before leaving home
*This is a collaborative post* Hurrah! You’ve just booked your next big adventure and it’s time to plan all the amazing memories you’re going to make with your family. But before you get too carried away with organising the logistics to visit that must-see sight or Googling where serves the very best local cuisine, let’s…
