Top 7 Reasons To Travel With Young Kids

Traveling with small kids might seem difficult at first; however, their adaptiveness and curiosity can really surprise you. And they absorb and learn so much at the same time, even when they might be too young to comprehend it fully.

While some may believe that traveling with kids is a waste of time because they won't remember any of it, that's not always the case. Many don't realize that traveling with kids is just like any other experience with them — be it reading to them or going to the playground. You're creating priceless character-shaping possibilities, learning opportunities, and unforgettable memories.

After living in Germany at a military base with my then toddler and elementary-age daughters, I can assure you that they have grown and become more cultured than many Americans through their travel experiences.

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1: Travel enhances a child's developmental milestones

From the moment they're born, babies and young children never stop learning. Traveling opens the door to many colors, faces, languages, sights, smells, and sounds. Your child might say their first word during a trip or discover that they love the feeling of swaying in the water while on a cruise.

2: Traveling helps children become adaptable and flexible

Traveling helps children feel comfortable sleeping anywhere from beds to on an airplane to outside underneath a blanket. They'll adapt to eating while sitting on your lap as to in a highchair at a restaurant. Exposure to a variety of cuisines helps prevent them from being picky eaters.

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3: Travel teaches children that a fun way to experience the world is through multilingualism

As you travel more with your children, they'll become more inquisitive regarding the language locals speak. Your child learns that people speak different languages throughout the world. Luckily, even in a foreign environment, children always find a way to relate to each other.

4: Travel shows children that we are all the same even though we all look different

Traveling offers an excellent opportunity to teach your child about diversity. Young children might ask why people have different features. Use this opportunity to teach; even though people look different outside, we are all the same on the inside.

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5: Traveling makes children curious and instills a love for adventure

Traveling with your child helps ignite their imaginations and engage in creative play. While it might seem scary to travel to a foreign country with children under age five, their imaginations run wild once you explain what's on the agenda.

6: Traveling encourages children to try new things

Traveling with your children encourages them to say yes to new experiences more often and try new things. No matter if it's camping in the desert or ziplining in the jungle, there are endless possibilities to become open to new ideas and not be afraid of trying new things.

7: Traveling increases a child's interest in airplanes, geography, and world maps

When you travel with your children, that means you're exposing them to airplanes, geography, and world maps early in their lives. From the beginning of their life, they understand that there's much more in this world than their surroundings.

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Traveling with your kids create memories that they (and you too) will cherish for the rest of their lives. Time spent together can never be taken away, and the adventures and fun you have together undoubtedly form a deeper bond. And besides all the quality time as a family, it also subtlety helps build up their character and confidence for the future.

How much your child enjoys traveling has everything to do with your mindset. Plan for hiccups, don't expect perfection, focus on creating life-long memories, and most of all, enjoy it.