I've learned that stress-free travel with kids means breaking some rules

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Some parents try to follow a bunch of rules when they travel with their kids, but the author thinks it's better to break them.

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My daughter got sick on a flight, and I didn't know what to do. Thankfully, a flight attendant saved us.

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The author's daughter got sick on a plane.

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My husband and I made a conscious decision to say 'yes' to more things. I learned I can handle more.

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The author said she and her husband pushed themselves to say "yes" to more things this year.

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I delayed having kids to explore the world. I shouldn't have done that.

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I plan every detail of our family trips. In exchange, my husband watches our kid when we fly — it's a win for us both.

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The secret to our success has been splitting our responsibilities in a way that works for us.

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