ITCHY FEET FAMILY
  • Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Work With Us
  • Subscribe

5 Things Kids Learn From Travelling

8/4/2017

1 Comment

 
5 things kids learn from travelling
By Guest Blogger Monisha Iswaran 

There’s really only so much you can learn in a classroom setting - life experience is the true teacher that we should all make the most of. The more different experiences and types of exposure you involve your kids to the more likely they are to turn out to be well-rounded, mature individuals. Not to mention, travelling as a family is known to be great for bonding and you will likely feel closer to each other by the end of the trip. So bear in mind that vacations are well worth the expense, and are more than just a good time. Here are 5 things your little ones will learn from travelling at a young age: 

1. Independence 
Want your children to broaden their skillsets and learn to do simple things for themselves quicker? Travel is one surefire way to do so. When you are busy moving in and out of hotels/accommodation, kids often have to occupy themselves or help with the transition process. This results in kids who are more attentive, helpful and involved, rather than sitting back and hoping that adults do all the work. Encourage your kids to help out as much as you can rather than telling them to get out of the way - this way they will learn heaps of skills. 

2. Adaptability 
The more different places your child gets to visit, and has to learn to exist in (albeit for short periods of time), the more adaptable they learn to be. This can be in terms of adapting to different living conditions, weather, culture of people, language etcetera. One of the most important skills of any professional or personal setting is being able to respond well and get along with a variety of people, no matter the circumstances. However, especially when your little ones are young, try and make their travel experience as comfortable as possible. Cots are portable and convenient, and having a familiar sleeping spot can be soothing to infants and toddlers, especially if you are travelling for long periods of time. 

3. Going Technology-Free
Travelling is the perfect time to go technology free, and teach your kids the joy of tuning out from such devices. The sad thing is in this day and age most kids are overly attached to screens - ipad, televisions, iphones etcetera. Often times when travelling, good wifi spots are few and far between. Therefore, take a technology cleanse as a family - no emails from work, no sending selfies to friends…. And you might just find you teach your kids the art of work-life balance in the process. Dolls are a great way to entertain kids without having to tune into the internet. It’s how kids stayed amused before video games and Netflix so why not go old school?

4. Patience
Who can honestly say that they’ve been on a trip where every single event has gone as planned. Plans get messed up and that is simply life! Going on a trip as a family definitely teaches children the art of patience, particularly when things aren’t going your way. From missing a plane to getting stuck in a particularly bad traffic jam to losing luggage - dealing with disappointments and difficulties is a good skill to have!

5. Wanderlust
Is there really anything more fun than heading out on a great open road, to explore and discover more than you ever knew was possible? Not for those of us bitten by the wanderlust travel bug. For most it is something they want to pass on to their children, as some of the best memories you’ll ever make will be on your first solo trip around Europe, or backpacking with friends, or with a group of strangers you meet in a foreign country and become mates with! 

Travelling from a young age as a family treats children to the joys of exploring new countries and unfamiliar territories. Chances are they won’t want to give that up and will be doing exactly the same things with their young ones in a few decades.

Other blogs you may enjoy:


  • Cycle Berlin with Fat Tire Tours
  • 24 Hours in Sydney with Kids
  • Christmas Cruising - Pros and Cons
1 Comment
Giles link
1/27/2021 01:48:55 pm

Good blog post

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Categories

    All
    Activities
    Africa
    Airlines
    Alaska
    Australia
    Bali
    Baseball
    Berlin
    Christmas Travel
    Cruise Travel
    Europe
    Experiential Learning
    Family Travel
    Germany
    Home Life
    Hong Kong
    Hotel Review
    London
    Melbourne
    Mexico
    Moreton Island
    Norway
    Qatar
    Queensland
    Restaurant Review
    San Diego
    Shore Tours
    South Australia
    South Pacific
    Sydney
    Tasmania
    Thailand
    Travel Tips
    USA
    Vanuatu
    Vietnam
    Weekend Travel
    Zurich

    Archives

    March 2022
    January 2022
    March 2021
    February 2021
    November 2019
    October 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016

    RSS Feed

Counting Success By Countries Travelled and Adventures Had!

  • Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Work With Us
  • Subscribe