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Episode #3: Surviving Long Flights with Kids: Sleep, Snacks & Sanity-Saving Tips

September 16, 2025 • Jacquelyn Hunt • Episode 3

Flying with toddlers and young kids can feel like a marathon in the sky—but it doesn’t have to end in exhaustion (or tears!). In this episode of The Traveling Family Circus, I’m sharing our real-life tips for surviving long flights as a big family. From what to pack in your carry-on, to how we get our kids to sleep on planes, to our favorite screen-free activities that actually keep toddlers entertained—we’re covering it all.

Whether you’re prepping for your first flight or you’ve braved the skies before, this episode will help you fly smarter, keep the chaos to a minimum, and arrive at your destination with your sanity (mostly) intact.

🎒 Tips include:

• Best snacks for flights (and why they matter more than you think)

• Genius sleep strategies for long-haul travel

• Activities that actually work on airplanes

• What we’ve learned from flying with five kids—yes, five!

Hit play, take notes, and let’s make that next flight a little less stressful and a lot more memorable.

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