Parent Child Trips

Vacations are one of the best ways to make memories with your child. As they grow up and get older, some of their favorite memories will be the times that you were away from home. It does not matter if the trip is perfect, expensive, or long. Simply visiting different places all together is a great way to bond with each other, and it is something that you and your child will remember for years to come.

While taking a vacation with the whole family is something you should do on a regular basis, it’s also a great idea to take trips with each child in your family if you can make it work logistically. Some families have too many kids, that this is somewhat unrealistic. However, if you have several kids, splitting the trips between parents is one way that you can overcome the problem so that everyone gets a turn.

Trips with just you and your child don’t have to be huge or long - similar to a family vacation, it’s really about spending time together with each other. While you can take a flight somewhere, don’t feel like you really have to do that to make it worthwhile. A trip just an hour away from your own home can be just as memorable as a trip that takes several hours flying on an airplane to a more remote location.

If you’re up for camping, then simply packing a tent and some sleeping bags and heading to a local campground can be all that you need. Many kids love to be outdoors, and by it being just the two of you, you can really focus on spending quality time with your child. You may be surprised what your child will tell you when they’re alone with you for a longer period of time than they normally would be.

If you or your child don’t like camping, then just staying in a hotel close by is also a fun way to spend a day or two. Perhaps you explore the neighborhoods and parks in a city or town that is a few hours away, and then you sleep at a hotel. If they have a swimming pool, then playing in the water is something that most kids want to do as well. Something simple and close will make great memories for most kids.

Making parent-child trips a yearly tradition works well if you only have one or two kids. If you have more kids, then figuring out a schedule so everyone gets the chance to go is important. You may make the trips every other year, or whatever schedule works for you and your family. Just make sure that everyone gets a chance on a consistent basis or else you may have a problem on your hands.

Cater your trips with your child to things that they enjoy (and that you can handle). One child may prefer an outdoor activity, such as camping, while another may prefer to visit an art museum in another city. Each child has different interests, and you know what those interests are. This is the perfect opportunity to do the things that they want to do without another child who may complain the whole time about the activity.

Taking a trip with just you and your child is a great way to build memories and strengthen your relationship with your child. Get out and have fun with your child.