app02 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:54:01 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Parent Driven Development - Episodes Tagged with “Transportation” https://www.parentdrivendevelopment.com/tags/transportation Wed, 24 Oct 2018 05:00:00 -0400 Turns out children arrive with no manual. There's no coherent online tutorial. Between staying up to date with emerging technologies and balancing work and home life in an industry that often requires un-timeable bug fixes, on call schedules, and more, working parents are balancing a lot. Parents are also exploring additional technical issues like "screen time" or internet privacy, coming at these issues from a different perspective as technologists ourselves. We cover all of these topics and more using a panel of parents coming from diverse perspectives and a variety of technological backgrounds. We'll shine light onto these issues and provide a valuable food for thought for these folks. Want to ask a question that the panelists can discuss in an episode? Email us at panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com. And if you're loving the podcast and want to support us, please visit our Patreon! en-us episodic A podcast about parenting in tech Parent Driven Development Turns out children arrive with no manual. There's no coherent online tutorial. Between staying up to date with emerging technologies and balancing work and home life in an industry that often requires un-timeable bug fixes, on call schedules, and more, working parents are balancing a lot. Parents are also exploring additional technical issues like "screen time" or internet privacy, coming at these issues from a different perspective as technologists ourselves. We cover all of these topics and more using a panel of parents coming from diverse perspectives and a variety of technological backgrounds. We'll shine light onto these issues and provide a valuable food for thought for these folks. Want to ask a question that the panelists can discuss in an episode? Email us at panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com. And if you're loving the podcast and want to support us, please visit our Patreon! no Parent Driven Development panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com 012: Traveling with Kids https://www.parentdrivendevelopment.com/traveling-with-kids cdd6dd39-27d5-4188-8b10-6324ac554feb Wed, 24 Oct 2018 05:00:00 -0400 Parent Driven Development full Parent Driven Development In this episode, we talk about helpful what it's like to travel with kids: challenges, woes, pro tricks, and great tips! 50:03 no Parent Driven Development <h2>Episode 012: Traveling with Kids</h2> <h3>00:48 The Great Screen Debate</h3> <p>Today's particular panelists are all about screens while traveling as long as it's not detracting from the travel experience. Everyone agrees that screens are a great way to keep kids occupied and quiet. </p> <h3>08:09 Transportation Challenges, Woes, and Genius Tips</h3> <ul> <li>When your kid gets flagged on her first plane ride...</li> <li><a href="https://www.tsa.gov/precheck" rel="nofollow noopener">TSA Pre√</a> (Worth its weight in gold!!)</li> <li>Download shows to devices in advance</li> <li>Have a variety of activities (besides screens) <ul> <li>Hotel Paper &amp; Pens</li> <li>Books</li> <li>Cheerios</li> <li>... and a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walkman" rel="nofollow noopener">Walkman</a>? </li> </ul></li> <li>Building Up Good Will with People Around You: Is it worth bribing others (with chocolate??) and socializing or should they just deal with you traveling with your kiddo(s)?</li> <li>Use Car Services like <a href="https://www.lyft.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Lyft!</a></li> </ul> <h3>24:25 Transportation + Car Seats (Deserves its own conversation, obviously.)</h3> <ul> <li>Amazon a cheap one + have delivered to your destination then donate when you go home (Pro tip: Do the same thing with diapers!)</li> <li><a href="https://offspring.lifehacker.com/how-to-ride-with-a-car-seat-in-an-uber-or-lyft-1826237627" rel="nofollow noopener">Uber and Lyft have car seat options in select cities</a></li> <li>Renting Car Seats: Yay or Nay?</li> </ul> <h3>32:58 On-The-Go Childcare</h3> <ul> <li>Hotel Concierge - Check <a href="https://www.yelp.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Yelp</a> Reviews!</li> <li>Make sure you know where the closest hospital/urgent care center is</li> </ul> <h3>37:46 We're Here. Now What?</h3> <ul> <li>Google "Top 10 things to do in X"</li> <li>Use an app like <a href="https://winnie.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Winnie</a></li> </ul> <h3>39:48 A Round of Helpful Hints and Tricks</h3> <ul> <li>Josh: If possible, get a hotel room with a separate bedroom.</li> <li>Mandy: Hotels with pools are delightful. (Especially if your kids can swim on their own.) Also use <a href="https://www.ubereats.com" rel="nofollow noopener">Uber Eats</a> for food delivery to the hotel if going out is undesirable.</li> <li>Chris: Pizza chains will deliver to hotel pools for an easy pizza party. Great for traveling sports teams!</li> <li>Allison: Bring a roll of duct tape and use a taller chair on the side of the bed to act as a bedrail. </li> <li>Andy: Aluminum foil and a sponge!</li> </ul> <h3>43:42 Genius / Fail Moments</h3> <ul> <li> Allison: <a href="https://www.milkstork.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">MilkStork</a>: A breast milk shipping company when you're away from your infant.</li> <li> Andy: Andy's son offered his teddy bear to a friend in need!</li> <li> Chris: Playing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Kart" rel="nofollow noopener">Mario Kart</a> on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii" rel="nofollow noopener">Nintendo Wii</a> as a family activity to teach good sportsmanship and kindness.</li> <li> Mandy: Staying on the boardwalk part of the beach on the ground level. Also, if you do a lot of traveling, save up points! Mandy uses <a href="https://www.marriott.com/loyalty.mi" rel="nofollow noopener">Marriott Rewards</a> to get free nights in select hotels for summer vacation fun!</li> </ul> <h3>Follow &amp; Support</h3> <p>Please follow us <a href="https://twitter.com/parentdrivendev" rel="nofollow noopener">@parentdrivendev</a> on Twitter or email us at <a href="mailto:panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com" rel="nofollow noopener">panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com</a>. </p> <p>Our website is at <a href="https://parentdrivendevelopment.com" rel="nofollow noopener">ParentDrivenDevelopment.com</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/parentdrivendev" rel="nofollow noopener">Support us via Patreon</a> and get access to our our Slack Community.</p> <h3>Panel</h3> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/andycroll" rel="nofollow noopener">Andy Croll</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/crsexton" rel="nofollow noopener">Chris Sexton</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/allie_p" rel="nofollow noopener">Allison McMillan</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/therubyrep" rel="nofollow noopener">Mandy Moore</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/joshpuetz" rel="nofollow noopener">Josh Puetz</a> </p> traveling with kids, child transportation, childcare Episode 012: Traveling with Kids

00:48 The Great Screen Debate

Today's particular panelists are all about screens while traveling as long as it's not detracting from the travel experience. Everyone agrees that screens are a great way to keep kids occupied and quiet.

08:09 Transportation Challenges, Woes, and Genius Tips

  • When your kid gets flagged on her first plane ride...
  • TSA Pre√ (Worth its weight in gold!!)
  • Download shows to devices in advance
  • Have a variety of activities (besides screens)
    • Hotel Paper & Pens
    • Books
    • Cheerios
    • ... and a Walkman?
  • Building Up Good Will with People Around You: Is it worth bribing others (with chocolate??) and socializing or should they just deal with you traveling with your kiddo(s)?
  • Use Car Services like Lyft!

24:25 Transportation + Car Seats (Deserves its own conversation, obviously.)

32:58 On-The-Go Childcare

  • Hotel Concierge - Check Yelp Reviews!
  • Make sure you know where the closest hospital/urgent care center is

37:46 We're Here. Now What?

  • Google "Top 10 things to do in X"
  • Use an app like Winnie

39:48 A Round of Helpful Hints and Tricks

  • Josh: If possible, get a hotel room with a separate bedroom.
  • Mandy: Hotels with pools are delightful. (Especially if your kids can swim on their own.) Also use Uber Eats for food delivery to the hotel if going out is undesirable.
  • Chris: Pizza chains will deliver to hotel pools for an easy pizza party. Great for traveling sports teams!
  • Allison: Bring a roll of duct tape and use a taller chair on the side of the bed to act as a bedrail.
  • Andy: Aluminum foil and a sponge!

43:42 Genius / Fail Moments

  • Allison: MilkStork: A breast milk shipping company when you're away from your infant.
  • Andy: Andy's son offered his teddy bear to a friend in need!
  • Chris: Playing Mario Kart on the Nintendo Wii as a family activity to teach good sportsmanship and kindness.
  • Mandy: Staying on the boardwalk part of the beach on the ground level. Also, if you do a lot of traveling, save up points! Mandy uses Marriott Rewards to get free nights in select hotels for summer vacation fun!

Follow & Support

Please follow us @parentdrivendev on Twitter or email us at panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com.

Our website is at ParentDrivenDevelopment.com.

Support us via Patreon and get access to our our Slack Community.

Panel

Andy Croll
Chris Sexton
Allison McMillan
Mandy Moore
Josh Puetz

]]> Episode 012: Traveling with Kids

00:48 The Great Screen Debate

Today's particular panelists are all about screens while traveling as long as it's not detracting from the travel experience. Everyone agrees that screens are a great way to keep kids occupied and quiet.

08:09 Transportation Challenges, Woes, and Genius Tips

  • When your kid gets flagged on her first plane ride...
  • TSA Pre√ (Worth its weight in gold!!)
  • Download shows to devices in advance
  • Have a variety of activities (besides screens)
    • Hotel Paper & Pens
    • Books
    • Cheerios
    • ... and a Walkman?
  • Building Up Good Will with People Around You: Is it worth bribing others (with chocolate??) and socializing or should they just deal with you traveling with your kiddo(s)?
  • Use Car Services like Lyft!

24:25 Transportation + Car Seats (Deserves its own conversation, obviously.)

32:58 On-The-Go Childcare

  • Hotel Concierge - Check Yelp Reviews!
  • Make sure you know where the closest hospital/urgent care center is

37:46 We're Here. Now What?

  • Google "Top 10 things to do in X"
  • Use an app like Winnie

39:48 A Round of Helpful Hints and Tricks

  • Josh: If possible, get a hotel room with a separate bedroom.
  • Mandy: Hotels with pools are delightful. (Especially if your kids can swim on their own.) Also use Uber Eats for food delivery to the hotel if going out is undesirable.
  • Chris: Pizza chains will deliver to hotel pools for an easy pizza party. Great for traveling sports teams!
  • Allison: Bring a roll of duct tape and use a taller chair on the side of the bed to act as a bedrail.
  • Andy: Aluminum foil and a sponge!

43:42 Genius / Fail Moments

  • Allison: MilkStork: A breast milk shipping company when you're away from your infant.
  • Andy: Andy's son offered his teddy bear to a friend in need!
  • Chris: Playing Mario Kart on the Nintendo Wii as a family activity to teach good sportsmanship and kindness.
  • Mandy: Staying on the boardwalk part of the beach on the ground level. Also, if you do a lot of traveling, save up points! Mandy uses Marriott Rewards to get free nights in select hotels for summer vacation fun!

Follow & Support

Please follow us @parentdrivendev on Twitter or email us at panel@parentdrivendevelopment.com.

Our website is at ParentDrivenDevelopment.com.

Support us via Patreon and get access to our our Slack Community.

Panel

Andy Croll
Chris Sexton
Allison McMillan
Mandy Moore
Josh Puetz

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