How To Avoid A Holiday Horror Story With Children

My First Five Years

“Holidays are a mixed blessing. They’re lots of prep, and they can be a little bit stressful, but I know I look back on many of them with really fond memories. It's worth the drama!”

Find out how to prepare your child for a holiday to take the stress out of it for them, as well as for you. You’ll hear tips on how to avoid a holiday horror show with My First Five Years app founders Jennie Johnson and Alistair Bryce-Clegg, from taking the sheets from your child’s bed at home to promote better sleep to talking to your child about the sounds they might hear on an aeroplane. From car journeys to air travel, this episode is packed with hints and tips to make your journey that bit easier.

Safe sleep advice when travelling - Safe sleep charity the Lullaby Trust's advice is that it's ok for your baby to fall asleep in a car seat when travelling, but they should be taken out of the car seat as soon as you get to your destination, and placed onto a firm, flat surface to sleep such as a cot or Moses basket. Click here to read more on their website.

For more information and tips on your child’s early years, download the My First Five Years app: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/my-first-five-years/id1567551364

Jennie Johnson MBE founded the well-respected company Kids Allowed, best in class multi-award winning and top position on independent national league table for quality. Passionate about impact, high performing teams and having fun. Doing well by doing good.

Alistair Bryce-Clegg has had an incredibly successful career in early years, being a headteacher for ten years as well as establishing an internationally renowned consultancy. He is recognised as a leading voice in the sector, having done a TED talk and published 25 books.