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Six tips for parents who have to travel for work
3. Little notesI like to hide little notes in my kid’s lunchboxes and under their pillows for while I’m away. Even if it simply says “Have a great day – Love Mum or Dad”, it’s another way to let them know that they are always in your thoughts despite your hectic schedule. 4. Cherish the …
Why I go on a holiday every year without my kids or husband
By Sophia Auld While I’m no juggler, my days are spent trying to keep a lot of balls in the air. Like many women, I have a husband, kids, a career, and a home to keep in some semblance of order. Taking a holiday alone or with a friend is invaluable for helping me to …
10 things I wish I knew before I started travelling with kids
By Mim Jenkinson I knew that becoming a parent was going to mean big changes. Sleepless nights. Early starts. Not much quiet time. And *shudder*, a big change to how we holidayed. It would be goodbye to sun, sea and sangria and hello to camping and kids’ clubs. For years, I’d enjoyed world travel; from …
How to win at holidaying when kids outnumber parents
By Mim JenkinsonWe’ve all seen that family at the holiday resort we’re staying at. You know, the exhausted looking couple with what looks like a whole class of kids running around them. Shouting, squabbling, crying. And that’s just the parents. So how do you plan a holiday with three or more kids without the drama? …
5 tips for helping your kids sleep well in a hotel
By Mim Jenkinson If you’re anything like me, even if your kids are fairly good sleepers at home, the thought of a hotel stay brings an element of fear. Will their usual sleeping habits go out the window? Will we all end up like sleep deprived zombies during our holiday bliss? Being partial to travelling …
Five sanity saving travel hacks for parents
Found travel harder since the ankle-biters came along? Help is at hand, these five travel hacks will have you smooth sailing in no time. Hack # 1 – Utilise technologyWith the number of family-friendly apps available, it’s never been easier to have the power of tech in your hands on-the- go. Whether it is jamming …
A kid’s eye view: Vanessa’s family holiday
There’s something pretty special about seeing the world through the eyes of kids. 9 year old Vanessa filmed her family holiday on the NSW Central Coast. Watch the video and enjoy the simplicity of her kids eye view! Watch the video now ▼
A kid’s eye view: Ted’s family holiday
Relive the simple pleasures of holidays as a kid through the eyes of 11 year old, Ted Treseder! We sent him and his family on a holiday to Canberra and tasked him with capturing his favourite moments. Watch the video now ▼
Holiday filming tips for kids
Do you have a young Spielberg on your hands who you’re planning to let loose filming up a storm these summer holidays? We chatted with 11 year-old Ted Baker from Sydney (right), who created his very own family holiday movie recently. He shares his top tips for filming success!
Wotif we saw holidays the way kids do?
Do you remember what holidays looked like and felt like when you were a kid? Probably pretty different to how you view holidays now! We sent three Aussie families on holidays and asked their kids to capture their little holiday moments. The results might surprise you. Watch the video now ▼
