Let’s be honest traveling with toddlers can feel like a cross between a military operation and a reality show challenge — especially if you’re going screen-free. But as a longtime nanny who’s logged many miles by car, train, and plane with tiny travelers, I can assure you it can be done and it can even […]
Traveling with Toddlers Without Screens: Sanity-Saving Toys and Tips from a Nanny
August 24, 2025 Leave a Comment
My Travel Tray: Products Nannies Love
May 1, 2022 Leave a Comment
I like a tidy car and stroller. I also don’t like when kids watch screens in cars. That’s why I love the My Travel Tray. It keeps the children’s snacks, crayons, and toys neatly in the car or stroller without relying on a screen to occupy them. Strollers, booster seats, and car seats have cup […]
On-the-Go Game Pads
July 25, 2021 Leave a Comment
I highly recommend keeping these On-the-Go Game Pads and pencils in the backseat of the car and in your nanny bag for your Nanny Kids to use whenever traveling. Packed with classic activities these On-the-Go Game Pads are the battery-free, all-paper antidote to boredom! These On-The-Go Game Pads will literally keep siblings from bickering and […]
Plane Rides with Kids
July 6, 2015 Leave a Comment
Being Prepared While Flying with Kids Parents bring nannies on plane trips to make traveling easier.Nannies can help keep kids busy on the plane and act as an extra set of hands helping with the kids and carrying supplies. When buying plane tickets remember that it is easier to take nonstop flights when traveling with kids. Request […]
Auto Bingo
June 24, 2015 Leave a Comment
Traveling with Kids It’s summer and time for road trips with the kids. To entertain the little ones while on the road make and play Auto Bingo. Although it is easy to print free samples of Auto Bingo from the Internet, keep the kids busy by allowing them to illustrate their own Bingo boards. Of […]
Making Vacation Journals with Kids
July 11, 2013 Leave a Comment
from familyeducation.com Writing, Drawing, and Painting Help Record Trips and Outing with Kids Journaling can be a wonderful part of a family vacation or outing. Writing and drawing foster a connection with the natural world around you, while creating a lasting memento. With a flexible interpretation of what journaling is, children of all ages can participate. […]
Nanny and Au Pair Traveling Checklist
July 6, 2009 6 Comments
Yesterday we started discussing working while traveling with your employers’ family. In the June 2007 issue of Be the Best Nanny Newsletter we asked nannies and au pairs what they like to bring when traveling with their employers’ family. Below is the list. Checklist for Traveling: 1. Plenty of ZipLoc bags. 2. Proper legal documents. […]
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