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4 Tips for a Successful Family Vacation by Cleo Gib
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4 Tips for a Successful Family Vacation |
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Family & Parenting
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Taking a family vacation can seem like a hassle, but it can go off much more smoothly with some careful planning ahead of time. Making sure to consider your kids’ needs is also key to an enjoyable, drama-free vacation. Here are 4 tips when planning out activities for families in Atlanta. Let the Kids Choose The more your kids can take part in the decision-making process, the more fun they’ll have on the vacation. For younger kids, this can be as simple as choosing what they want to eat that night. Give older children the opportunity to help choose the places you visit and activities you take part in. Stay Active Most kids--especially younger ones--are full of energy that can become a big part of the temper tantrums that inevitably erupt on family vacations. Give your kids a chance to burn off some steam instead of keeping them confined to the car or hotel for long stretches at a time. Whether it’s playing an impromptu game of tag at a rest stop or going swimming in the hotel pool, giving your kids time to be active will help keep everyone in a better mood. Choose Interactive Activities Most children prefer activities where they can be a part of the action. Instead of visiting places like museums or sports games where they're stuck in their chairs or looking at things they can't touch, find activities where your kids can participate. Many cities have science museums or other kid-friendly museums with plenty of hands-on exhibits. Or you can go for a boat ride, take a hike, or feed animals at a zoo. Be Flexible While it’s important to book certain things ahead of time--like your airline and hotel--it’s best not to set all your plans in stone. Give yourself the opportunity to jump into something new if you find fun activities for families in Atlanta that interest you. Some of the best moments of your vacation can come from something that simply catches your eye. It’s easier than trying to hold your kids to a rigid schedule, and everyone will be more relaxed and have more fun.
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