Check out our 5 Minute Crafts, Free Coloring Pages & Pranks for Kids!

  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Kids Activities Blog

  • Kids
    • Baby
    • Toddlers
    • Preschool
    • Kindergarten
    • Elementary and Beyond
    • Family – All Ages
  • Learn
    • Learning
      • Colors
      • Writing
      • History
      • Math
      • Reading
  • Mom
    • Traveling With Kids
    • Stories
    • DIY
    • Discover What’s Trending
    • Food
  • CELEBRATE
    • 4th of July
    • April Fools Day
    • Birthday Parties
    • Christmas
    • Cinco de Mayo
    • Columbus Day
    • Earth Day
    • Easter
    • Father’s Day
    • Hanukkah
    • Halloween
    • Labor Day
    • Memorial Day
    • Mother’s Day
    • New Year’s Day
  • About
  • Stuck at Home?
  • Science Experiments for Kids
    • Science Activities for Kids
    • Science Fair Projects for Kids
    • Science Games for Kids
    • Science Projects for Kids
    • Science Toys for Kids
    • STEM Activities
Pepperjam Verification

Traveling With Kids

Traveling with kids can be challenging for parents -- we know, we've been there. We enjoy traveling in the U.S. with kids, flying internationally with children, and planning road trips and family vacations. Sounds crazy, right?! Learn from our experience as we share our best tips and tricks to make your vacation with kids easy and stress-free!

Flying with Children

My first time flying with kids was stressful and overwhelming. I was flying with a baby and my brother was flying with a toddler and we didn't know what to expect.

The best piece of advice that I can give you is to relax. I was so stressed leading up to our trip that I don't even remember most our time on the plane. Most of the passengers were kind and supportive when my baby started crying. Babies cry, it's what they do. You can be prepared for anything and your baby will probably cry. Just make peace with it and enjoy the ride.

What is needed when traveling with kids?

We encourage our children to pack their own suitcases whenever we travel to help teach them responsibility and give them some ownership of the times they bring for the trip.

It's a good idea to have a stash of quiet games for traveling with kids, in addition to the luggage and clothing you've packed for the trip. There are also some really cool gadgets for traveling with babies to make your life a little easier on the road.

Is it OK to travel without kids?

The effect of traveling parents on children is fascinating -- it's not all bad! Being separated from mom is crucial to the social and emotional development of children.

It is inevitable that parents will spend some time away from their children during the early years of their children’s lives. This period of separation can build the child’s self confidence if handled correctly and the parents are not away for an extended period of time.

So go on that vacation, mama!

What ID does TSA required for minors?

TSA does not require children under 18 to provide identification when traveling with a companion within the United States. The companion will need acceptable identification.

When I've flown with my son, the TSA agent checking identification has asked him some conversational questions, which helps identify that the child is traveling with the correct adult. Some questions we have been asked included my son's name, where we were traveling, who all was going, and why we were going to the destination. My kid was sometimes shy when the agent started talking to him, so I try to prepare him for this conversation whenever we travel by airplane.

TSA Cares

The Transportation Security Administration offers US travelers that are concerned about the screening process help through TSA Cares, a helpline for travelers with disabilities, medical conditions and other special circumstances.

Travelers can request additional assistance during the security screening process through TSA Cares. All you have to do is call 72 hours prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint.

Contact TSA Cares

Email TSA Cares
Call the hotline: (855) 787-2227

Assistance available weekdays:
8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ETWeekends/Holidays:
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET

30+ Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities for Kids

21 Ways To Play With Pool Noodles This Summer

Edible Mud Sensory Play

picnic ideas for kids - Skip Hop - Kids Activities Blog

50+ Picnic Ideas for Kids

Rosemary Soap

Make Your Own Rosemary Soap

Rice Sensory Bin

Rice Sensory Bin

21 Inside Out Inspired Crafts & Activities

21 Inside Out Crafts & Activities

Thor Stormbreaker Axe Bookmark

Chocolate Apples with Granola Featured Image

Chocolate Apples with Granola Recipe

multiplication activity using jelly beans

Easter Math Fun!

puppy-sandwich

Chocolate Spotted PB&J Puppy Sandwich

16 Cool Galaxy Crafts

16 Cool Galaxy Crafts

strawberry thumbprint cake mix cookies

Strawberry Thumbprint Cake Mix Cookies

15 Awesome Tooth Fairy Ideas

15 Awesome Tooth Fairy Ideas

how to dye easter eggs

How to Dye Easter Eggs {Safe & Easy!}

50 Amazing Egg Carton Crafts

50+ Amazing Egg Carton Crafts

Spring Chick Breakfast Sancwiches

Spring Chick Egg Breakfast Sandwiches

20 Spring Art Projects

fingerprint flowers craft

April Showers Bring May Flowers Fingerprint Craft

Infinity Gauntlet Slime

Unwinding Playdough Recipe

Unwinding Play Dough Recipe

Panda Craft

Panda Bear Cupcake Liner Craft

Spring Printable Kindergarten Worksheet Pack

Spring Printable Kindergarten Worksheet Pack

21 Super Cool Things To Make With Liquid Soap

21 Super Cool Things To Make With Liquid Soap

45 Recipes That Sneak In Veggies!

Sharpie Rock Art

Super Easy Sharpie Rock Art

20 Fun DIY Piggy Banks

20 Fun DIY Piggy Banks

100 TV Free Activities

St. Patrick's Day Learning and Fun Package

The Frozen 2 Trailer Is Here And Here’s How We Are Celebrating

Portable Binder Doll House

Rhett exhausted in the snow

Traveling To Our Home Away From Home

High Chair Fun! 5 Baby Games

White Chocolate Rice Krispies Snowmen

White Chocolate Rice Krispies Snowmen

Traditional Christmas Coloring Pages for Kids - Kids Activities Blog

Traditional Christmas Coloring Pages for Kids

New Years Coloring Pages for Kids

New Years Coloring Pages for Kids

My Child Cries When Getting His Hair Washed

My Child Cries When Getting His Hair Washed

best family vacations - boys in Winter Park CO - mountains

Best Vacations for Families with Kids Under 12

family ski trip

Tips for the Best Family Ski Trip (With Kids) Ever!

25 Thankfulness Activities for Kids

Elf Racing

Elf on the Shelf Elfie 500 Race

quiet travel games for kids - car games

Quiet Games for Traveling with Kids

Teach Your Child the ABCs

Teaching Your Preschooler the ABCs

DIY Backyard Ideas that your Kids Will Love

DIY Creative Ideas For Your Backyard

DIY Sandbox - Make a Great Homemade Sandbox

DIY Sandboxes Your Kids Will Love

taste experiment with juice

Simple Taste Science Experiment for Kids

Mom and Son Skiing

12 Fun Car Ride Games For Kids on Trips

Snowy Slime

DIY Snowy Slime

Enchant Christmas in Arlington, Texas

Travel Happy with Alamo

A Year Partnered with Alamo…Think of Where We Could GO!

stained glass art

Stained Glass Art

Paper Plate Clowns

Apple Bookmark Craft

Apple Bookmark Craft for Back to School

Dinosaur Dig Sensory Bin

various wind chimes, wind spinners and whirligigs

21 Outdoor Ornaments {to Make with Your Kids}

How To Make Homemade Bouncing Bubbles Without Glycerin

Summer Homework: Organizing Tips to Keep Motivated

15 Ways You can have Fun with a Hula Hoop

How to Build a Volcano

Bad Day Playdough with Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon Essential Oil Playdough To Cure Your Bad Mood

15 Creative Road Trip Activities + Ideas

14 Magical Fairy Gardens You Can Make

14 Magical Fairy Gardens You Can Make

chores without nagging

Getting Kids to Help With Chores (Without Nagging!)

Exploding Baggies

Exploding Baggies Science Experiment for Kids

10 Totally Cool Fidget Spinners Your Kids Will Want

travel with bedwetting

Travel Tips for Families Experiencing Bedwetting

10 Tips for a Fantastic Zoo Trip

fruit garland string bird feeder

Make a Fruit Garland Bird Feeder!

22 Summer Hacks

22 Summer Hacks

Why You Should Travel With Your Preschooler

fuzzy stick bracelets

Fuzzy Stick Bracelets

easter carrot coffee filter craft

Carrot Easter Coffee Filter Craft

Portrait Coloring Page for Kids and Adults

16 Fun Octopus Crafts & Activities

16 Fun Octopus Crafts & Activities

10 Disney Character Living Sculpture Topiaries

10 Disney Character Topiaries You Have to See to Believe

50 Smoothie Recipes Kids Love

mosaic sun craft

Popsicle Stick Mosaic Sun Craft

Pretty Picnic for Spring

Perfect Pretty Picnic for Spring

Getting Kids Started With Chores

18 Cool Ways To Make DIY Jewelry

18 Cool Ways To Make DIY Jewelry

15 Fun Ways Kids Can Upcycle Old CD’s

10 Gadgets To Make Traveling With Babies A Breeze

10 Gadgets To Make Traveling With Babies A Breeze

How to Make Easy Fairy Wands

75+ Fun Lego Ideas

Fueling Kids Creativity with Doodle Crate Subscription Box

Pretzel Pop Snakes

Pretzel Pop Snakes

perler bead crafts

18 Fun Ideas For Perler Bead Crafting

Paper Plate Birds with Movable Wings - by Amanda Formaro

Paper Plate Birds with Movable Wings

Classic Craft: Making Paper Bag Puppets by Amanda Formaro

Classic Craft: Making Paper Bag Puppets

Koala Crate Subscription Box

Learning Transportation with Koala Crate Subscription Box

Kids Activity Subscription Box from Ivy Kids

FROZEN Ever After at Walt Disney World

An Inside Look at “FROZEN Ever After” at Walt Disney World

ghostdrone vr goggles

GHOSTDRONE 2.0: How Our Family Played Together

Paper Plate Crafts: Cute Doggy

Paper Plate Crafts: Cute Doggy

50+ {Festive} Snowman Crafts & Activities

10 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Tips You Need to Know

10 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tips You Need to Know

Green Kid Crafts

Simple Kitchen Science with Green Kid Crafts

DIY No-Carve Mummy Pumpkins

Homemade Creepy Bug Soap

DIY Glue Batik T-Shirt

Homemade Bubbles Using Sugar

free printable lunch notes

Back To School Free Printable: School Lunch Sticky Notes

15 Finding Dory Hank the Septopus Crafts

5 Reasons Your Entire Family Should Play Pokemon Go

Make Your Own LEGO Charmander Pokemon Figure

Homemade Finding Dory Soap

Giant Bubble Recipe

Mickey Mouse Topiary

10 Walt Disney World Hotels You Can Book Free with Rewards Points

Self-Sealing Water Balloons: Are They Worth The Cost?

Marble Tubes Game

free printable sewing cards

Free Printable Sewing Cards for Kids – Summer-Inspired Theme

How to Create a Fun NERF Battlefield

4th of July Printable Preschool Worksheet Pack

4th of July Printable Preschool Worksheet Pack

17 Finding Dory Ideas

17 Finding Dory Ideas

Paper Plate Fishbowl Craft

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Stick Puppets

comic book summer reading package

Comic Summer Reading Printable Pack

5 Ways to Date your Son for Cheap or Free!

Icelandic stream

8 Places To Visit In North Iceland #AdventureStartsWithMe

beach party printable

Beach Party Printable Preschool Worksheet Pack

The 101 Coolest Simple Science Experiments

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Go to page 4
  • Go to page 5
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 9
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar


Welcome to Kids Activities! My name is Holly Homer & I am the Dallas mom of three boys…

>>Read more about Holly & Kids Activities

>>Grab our Best-selling Books for Kids

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Tumblr
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Buy Now


Buy Now


Buy Now

What’s New At Kids Activities?

Tie dye patterns!  <–fun craft for all ages

Teacher appreciation week ideas that are super cute

Cool drawings you can do at home – fun tutorials and ways to make drawing easy.

Need some fun & exhausting (giggle) indoor games for kids?

Easiest escape room ever!  Just print & play!

Remember the Scholastic Book Club?  <–Great info on good deals.

We love our easy recipe for homemade hand sanitizer – check it out & have some fun!

 

 

Baby Toddler Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Middle School Pepperjam Verification

Footer

FEATURED ON

Baby Toddler Preschool Kindergarten Elementary Middle School Pepperjam Verification

Copyright © 2021 Kids Activities Blog on the Foodie Pro Theme
Disclosure and Privacy Policy