Cannon said she regrets traveling to too many places in a short time when her kids were babies. "So if we went to Brazil, maybe for 11 days, we'd move four times just to make sure we could see a bunch of different places. But with babies, it's not so easy to explore several places that require travel days. The buses, taxis, and planes are hard on babies and parents."
Cannon told BI that taking the kids out for multiple activities in one day was a mistake when they were toddlers. "You can typically do one thing successfully before things start to unravel and tantrums erupt," she said.
Cannon said that as her kids reached school age, planning more than one activity per day was easier, but it was still a mistake to pack the entire day. "A nonstop itinerary without breaks 100% sucks the fun out of travel, and I am very good at accomplishing this," she told BI. Kids, like adults, need downtime to just be.
Cannon said traveling with teens can be more challenging than with younger kids because they have different interests. She pointed out that it's essential to consider their personal interests to keep them engaged during trips.
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