‘Tis the season for flying families to take to the skies for the holidays. As a flight attendant and parent, I know what a challenge flying with kids can be.

Here are some of my favorite tips for making the airport experience a little easier during this busy time.

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Remember those first few weeks of sleep depravation induced by your newborn? Few things in life that can replicate that tunnel walking feel of delirious exhaustion. This is, of course, unless you’re experiencing jet lag.

After a trans-continental flight with a couple of toddlers plus the three-hour time change, I usually find myself pretty darn close to that primordial fog of new-parent robo-walking on my first day of “family vacation.”  Sound familiar?

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Packing lighter not only will help you save you time at the airport, but it can significantly reduce the amount of money you spend on your next trip. Unfortunately, most airlines now charge you to check in your luggage, and it is important to be aware that the largest allowed size for carry-on bags is 22×14×19 inches.

With careful planning and strategic packing, however, you can maximize your suitcase and shave approximately $50 off on your next round trip flight with a few smart packing strategies.

Here are a few quick tips for lightening your load on your next flight:

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With a writer mom, my kids never had a chance: They had to love reading from the minute they were born. Luckily, they took to books like a pig takes to mud, and now a lot of our family time consists of sitting together on our family room sectional, each absorbed in our own book.

So how can you get your kids addicted to books? Travel’s a perfect vehicle (please forgive the pun) – or at least, so I’ve found with my two. Given the amount that we travel (often several weeks a year, and at least a couple of weekends a month), the reading bug has come in super-handy for my girls, both because they have a way to entertain themselves in transit and because they can learn all about the places we’re going before we ever get there. Read More >