Parent Driven DevelopmentEpisode 012: Traveling with KidsToday's particular panelists are all about screens while traveling as long as it's not detracting from the travel experience. Everyone agrees that screens are a great way to keep kids occupied and quiet. When your kid gets flagged on her first plane ride...TSA Pre√ (Worth its weight in gold!!)Download shows to devices in advanceHave a variety of activities (besides screens)Hotel Paper & PensBooksCheerios... and a Walkman? Building Up Good Will with People Around You: Is it worth bribing others (with chocolate??) and socializing or should they just deal with you traveling with your kiddo(s)?Use Car Services like Lyft!Amazon a cheap one + have delivered to your destination then donate when you go home (Pro tip: Do the same thing with diapers!)Uber and Lyft have car seat options in select citiesRenting Car Seats: Yay or Nay?Hotel Concierge - Check Yelp Reviews!Make sure you know where the closest hospital/urgent care center isGoogle "Top 10 things to do in X"Use an app like WinnieJosh: If possible, get a hotel room with a separate bedroom.Mandy: Hotels with pools are delightful. (Especially if your kids can swim on their own.) Also use Uber Eats for food delivery to the hotel if going out is undesirable.Chris: Pizza chains will deliver to hotel pools for an easy pizza party. Great for traveling sports teams!Allison: Bring a roll of duct tape and use a taller chair on the side of the bed to act as a bedrail. Andy: Aluminum foil and a sponge! Allison: MilkStork: A breast milk shipping company when you're away from your infant. Andy: Andy's son offered his teddy bear to a friend in need! Chris: Playing Mario Kart on the Nintendo Wii as a family activity to teach good sportsmanship and kindness. Mandy: Staying on the boardwalk part of the beach on the ground level. Also, if you do a lot of traveling, save up points! Mandy uses Marriott Rewards to get free nights in select hotels for summer vacation fun!Follow & SupportPlease follow us @parentdrivendev on Twitter or email us at [email protected]. Our website is at ParentDrivenDevelopment.com.Support us via Patreon and get access to our our Slack Community.PanelAndy CrollChris SextonAllison McMillanMandy MooreJosh Puetz