This episode is all about the highs and lows of traveling with children. I’m joined by my good friend Melanie Pellegrino as we dish on the recent vacation our families took together.

As two women who LOVE to travel, adding families into the mix has certainly brought a new layer of stress and planning to our adventures.

Join us as we dig into why traveling is such an important part of our lives, and what we’re doing to pass that love of adventure onto our children. 

We cover everything from the challenges of packing for the entire family, to dealing with decision fatigue and disruptions to our kids’ routines. And we’re not holding back when sharing our experiences!

It was fascinating for me to see how our families face different challenges on the road, and how we’re often stressed about completely different things.

We also explore the lifelong benefits children (and the whole family!) gain from traveling. These experiences can be invaluable to their development, teach them to be open and empathetic, and help remove bias from our world.

Melanie Pellegrino is a dear friend and fellow millennial mom. She has a beautiful son and works full time along with her boyfriend to support their household. She is a great example of how you don’t have to lose yourself when you become a parent. Mel’s adventurous spirit is contagious, and I love that she’s always up for anything.

In this episode, we cover: 

• The joys and struggles of traveling with our children.

• How to overcome challenges of traveling with young kiddos, including the stress of packing, decision fatigue, and routine disruptions.

• Post-COVID world - our little ones were poorly prepped for public outings. 

• Memories are forever, and so are the developmental benefits children gain from exposure to new environments.

Resources & Links:

• Explore the transformative impacts of family vacations by age group.

• Dr. Robin Hancock shares how travel positively impacts children’s developmental growth in this article that stresses the importance of traveling with children.

• Did you know it’s possible to increase your child’s IQ through travel? Decades of neuroscientific research sheds light on brain development and function.

• BONUS: Ever wonder how families like you feel about traveling? I didn’t get to cover this in the episode, but wanted to share what other people are saying. What are the top reasons parents cited for vacationing as a family? Find out here.

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More about Momming as a Millennial podcast: 

Welcome to Momming as a Millennial, the podcast where we dive into the challenges and triumphs of being a millennial mom in today’s dynamic world. Join your host, Christine Giarrizzo, on this candid journey as we navigate the complexities of motherhood, from tackling outdated stereotypes, to embracing our individual parenting styles.

In each episode, we explore the intersection of tradition and modern parenting. We’ll look at unsolicited advice and internet noise, as well as gender roles and expectations handed down by our parents and grandparents, in order to find what resonates with our true, authentic selves.

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