Planning Travel & Family Vacations (Part 1): Episode 251

Is everyone you know planning a family vacation, or does it sometimes just feel that way? In our experience, there are “vacations” that feel like a lot of work, and other ways to spend school holidays that feel more relaxing and don’t break the bank. In today’s episode (Part One of Two in a series all about planning family travel) we’re talking about what goes into planning a family vacation you’ll actually enjoy–from knowing yourself as a mom and being realistic about the ages of your kids, to finding the sweet spot between getting a break from the responsibilities of home and over-extending yourself on the road.

We also have some frank talk about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, and how its arrival on the scene has (or has not) impacted our own travel planning this spring. Join us!

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Links we mentioned (or should have) in Episode 251:
Sarah likes this NPR comic for helping lead conversations with kids about COVID-19, and a listener suggested this article from PBS
Our Spotify playlists are a fun way to go back in the archives and listen by topic or theme! Our March playlists are Home, Life & Time Management, and For My Friend, About To Be A Mom

Om Podcasten

Co-hosts Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers have eight kids between them, little to grown. Weekly conversations offer practical tips and real-life encouragement for moms who want to enjoy motherhood more, and cut back on comparison, worry, and stress. We’re not experts, we’re moms who’ve been there. We’re not perfect, we’re real. Welcome to The Mom Hour.