9 Ways Traveling Makes Kids Better Humans
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These expert-backed perks will make you want to book a family vacation ASAP.
Preparing for (and even taking) a trip with kids can be a bit of a chaotic experience ― so much so that it might even be tempting to wait to travel with them until they’re older.
But parenting experts — and many parents who have gone on trips with kids ― are quick to remind us that there are more perks than downsides for families to go on vacation together.
From helping children be more empathetic to nurturing their natural curiosity, travel has a profound impact on younger kids and can help them grow in ways that many of us overlook. We talked to some travel and parenting experts who weighed in on several ways traveling helps enrich a child’s life:
Traveling gives them a chance to learn as a family.
Traveling as a family can create a unique opportunity for bonding since you’re all experiencing something new together.
Empathy is a skill parents can cultivate.
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