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November 23, 2022 29 mins

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Our experiences of families attending large events, vacations, concert theater etc.

01:45 - What are the things you consider that make such events manageable for you and your families?

02:04 - Moira-length of time (travel, entry, event, time of day) need to be considered and planned.

04:40 - What sort of situations have you been in?

04:45 - keeping a check on my child and his actions 

05:20 - appropriate behavior and growing age 

05:50 - high expectations on a child to behave a certain way in public 

06:10 - take fast track option to cut queuing time 

07:20 - hunger, toilet needs monitored while travelling. The anxiety and pressure of keeping up appearances in public.

09:33- Alison- My son picks up on my anxiety. I am used to controlling the situation in order for things to go smoothly, in anticipation of their needs. the anxiety of how your family is perceived by others remains. 

012:55 - how have our kids put us in a spot?

13:54 - they don't read the room, if they are frustrated or overwhelmed, they will express themselves with full force, no matter what the environment or situation.

18:08 - using a standard response as an answer, not being aware of their surroundings, being in mid story mode might cause misunderstanding.

20:15 - unexpected risky / hilarious questions are asked at unexpected moments.

 

Top Tips on how to navigate the world of outdoor entertainment and traveling.

 

1- charged devices, food, promise of ice cream at the end. Avoid massive crowds.

2- try not to stress out about it too much as the kids can read your energy and you can ruin your time anticipating some ill event that might not even happen.

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