Saturday, November 19, 2011

Parenting Challenge: Keeping It Positive

Blogger Lisa Farley finds the necessity, and blessing, in keeping it positive while traveling with three children under the age of four. One of the many challenges of parenting is keeping a positive attitude in the face of adversity. Last week on a flight to New York with our three toddlers, I was put to the test and was surprised by the outcome. We had booked an 8 a.m. flight, figuring that the kids would be best behaved in the morning. This proved true. They were excited and we had an easy time getting through security and onto the plane. I was uber-prepared: changes of clothes, piles of diapers, snacks, books, coloring, and iPods/Pads. Once on board we quickly learned that our flight was delayed due to fog at LaGuardia....