I'm a mom and a travel writer. Here's how I encourage independence with my 7-year-old when traveling.

I'm a mom and a travel writer. Here's how I encourage independence with my 7-year-old when traveling.

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Before our last international vacation, my 7-year-old walked around our house wearing his carry-on backpack, testing it to ensure it wasn't too heavy for our long-haul trip. He navigated the airports fantastically. Sure, he needed help at times, but seeing him take ownership in the real world is so incredibly rewarding.

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