A MUM has explained why she only ever goes on holiday with one of her children at a time – as it helps to prevent fighting and arguments.
Judy Koutsky, who has two young boys ages eight and 10, explains that it stops them being in competition with each other, as well as allowing her some quality time with each kid.
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She explained on Travel + Leisure: “While there are moments when they get along, well, brotherly, more often than not, they are competing, which inevitably leads to fighting — about, well, everything.
“Who got the bigger plate of pancakes, who got the best choice in desserts, who had the better seat on the plane, who got more pool time…and on and on.”
While she admitted people said it was “strange” to leave one child at home on holiday, she said it also means spending quality time with one kid at a time.
Judy added: “Spending time with just one child meant meals were a time to really explore what was going on in that kid’s life.
“At home, things are so crazy busy, that it’s hard to really talk without a sibling always interrupting or being present.”
Other mums also swear by it – travel blogger Kim-Marie Evans says she takes her kids on holiday by themselves when they turn ten to spend quality time with them.
Psychologists also praise spending independent time with kids, as it helps to raise their self-esteem as well as improve relationships.
However, be careful if your kids have a different surname to you if you go on holiday together – as you could need additional documents or face being turned away at the airport.
We reveal some of the top tips when flying with kids, such as which seats to choose and what to take on a flight.
Mums can even use in-flight nannies on some flights, thanks to a new service offering au pairs in the air.
An inflatable pillow has also been praised by parents as being a great way to allow kids to sleep on a plane.
