Travelling with kids – tips and tricks I learned the hard way

Having young children should not stop you from venturing forth to new and wonderful places.

Let me tell you that I am no adventurer by nature. I did marry one though, and along with the fact that much of my family lives overseas and I have always been interested in different cultures, my husband and I have vowed to travel every year somewhere new. The world is big and we want to see it all.

Here is a little background to myself and why I may be able to give you some travel tips.

How old is old enough to … get pocket money ?

Does getting pocket money teach children the value of money and from what age can this lesson be taught with confidence that the message is getting through?

My 6 year old son has a tuck shop at his school and now and then he asks me for money to buy a treat at lunch time. Once in a while I oblige. On the days that I don’t think it is necessary, he tells me that his friends all get pocket money and that they don’t have to ask their parents for money to buy things at the tuck shop, they just use their pocket money when they want for what they want.

So, how old is old enough to get pocket money?

Shopping around for “natural” beauty

We need standards to ensure that words like" natural" have a clear meaning. The personal care industry should follow the lead of food labelling requirements.

Travel with kids

When travelling with children, keep it simple and don’t take things too seriously.

The Holiday season is upon us and many will be looking forward to traveling somewhere different to really give them the holiday spirit. I have just finished my travels and this season will be staying put, but I have a few words of wisdom that may be helpful for you if you plan to travel anywhere with kids.

I have two sons aged 6 and 3 and we have just finished a five month stint traveling down the east coast of the USA, the UK, Israel and Italy. My husband worked for most of the trip while the kids and I explored.

The beginning of the end

For those of you reading this who are sitting the exams this year – good luck! And for all those people behind the scenes egging you on – well done for getting to this point!

We speak the same language, but that doesn’t mean we understand each other

Our environment is what makes and shapes us.