Moms are Overwhelmed and Even Discriminated Against when Traveling with Children
Mothers need a vacation as much as, if not more than the average Jo-Anne, but they fear long, sleepless nights in cramped hotel rooms; they aren't sure how to recreate routines away from home; and they are daunted by the prospect of long flights with passengers who don't want to sit next to the screaming baby. Moms rely on advice and support from other moms to make it through these dilemmas using a new website, www.TravelMamas.com.
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) June 10, 2009 -- Not only do moms feel overwhelmed by the stresses of long flights with squirming kids and sleepless nights away from home with over-tired tots, but also many feel discriminated against when traveling with children. The Travel Mama, Colleen Lanin, recently launched www.TravelMamas.com to help parents learn how to deal with these dilemmas so they can savor family vacations.
Parents often lament the difficulties of traveling with babies and children. Stanna, a mom from Denver, said after a weekend vacation with her sleep-deprived baby, "I can't believe we actually paid for the (hotel) room as we only slept in it for one and a half hours!"
A mom named Michelle from New York said she was, "glad to read that link on your site to the article on the importance of buying (an airplane) seat for babies. Just yesterday we received a snarky comment from the security check guy who seemed to think it was ridiculous that we'd bought a seat for our nine-month old!"
Another mom, Jennifer from California, used a teddy bear-shaped backpack with a leash attached to it for traveling to big cities or other crowded locations when her daughter was a toddler. Even though her daughter loved the backpack and Jennifer was simply keeping her roaming three-year old safe, this mom received comments from strangers during a vacation accusing her of "child abuse" for using the leash.
Even with these challenges, moms want a break from the monotony and stresses of their every day lives. They need a vacation to plan and look forward to. And moms need to visit loved ones - whether to introduce a new baby…or to receive some childrearing relief…or to appease the pleas of nagging grandparents. Audrey, a mom of two from New York told Travel Mamas, "I love to travel and can't imagine not passing that on to my children."
Travel Mamas offers support and solutions for moms like these. More than merely a blog, the site uses a well-organized format so parents can easily find the travel tips and resources they need. Printable packing lists and checklists simplify preparing for a trip. Bi-weekly Hot Topic articles cover such issues as, "The Top 10 Disneyland Attractions for a Baby or Toddler" and "Is it Possible to ENJOY Air Travel with Children in Tow?"
For additional information, contact Colleen Lanin or visit www.TravelMamas.com. Travel Mamas is a website for parents who want to travel with their children…and stay sane. Colleen is working with an agent on her book, "The Travel Mamas' Guide." She is teaching "How to Travel with a Baby or Toddler…and Stay Sane!" through Parent Connection on June 18, 2009 at 10:30 am at Scripps Mende Well Being in La Jolla, California. You can read her "18 Tips for Traveling with a Baby" in the current issue of Babytalk Magazine or at www.Babytalk.com. "Travel Mama" is pending approval from the U.S. Trademark Commission.
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