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# Screen-free Activities for Traveling with Small Children
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Long road or plane trips are often boring, especially for the little ones. Screen time has been the most frequent solution for parents to avoid or curb tantrums. However, there are much more enriching activities to entertain our little ones during a trip.
Continue reading this post to learn about the benefits of screen-free activities and discover our favorites for boys and girls.
## Benefits of Limiting Screens
There are multiple reasons to choose traditional gameplay over screen time. First, gameplay awakens children's senses and stimulates their creativity, curiosity, and decision-making. Little ones generally won't stop trying something until they get it right, and once they succeed, this will positively influence their self-confidence.
Gameplay also allows them to interact with their environment and with other people, which will develop their social skills. Conversely, screen time can be detrimental to sleep health, cause impatience, and generate early dopamine dependence, among other adverse effects.
## Fun, Easy, and Light Travel Activities
Now, the most important thing: how can we spend travel hours? Here are some options that are easy to get and easy to transport in airplane cabins or cars. You can transport them in a small suitcase or backpack for your son or daughter.
· Coloring books and crayons.
· Interactive reading books.
· Clay and molds to make figures.
· Instead of stickers, offer sticky notes or gel stickers - easy to remove!
· Busy boards, which are fun interactive boards with locks, latches, zippers, buttons, and more. Perfect for stimulating concentration and fine motor skills.
## No Tears Family Vacation
The destination should be more fun than the trip, and there is no better place than the Riviera Maya. Here, you will enjoy breathtaking nature, unique experiences, and plenty of opportunities to learn and have fun. When visiting cities like Tulum or Playa del Carmen, you can stay at Happy Address properties.
Your family will enjoy the utmost privacy and space in our downtown Tulum and Playa del Carmen properties. We invite you to discover our amenities and our additional babysitting service. Learn more and make a reservation!
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