How to Pack for a Trip With Your Teen

Packing the tangible items for a trip with your teen is the easy part. The harder part is remembering to bring the intangible things, such as a positive attitude, a sense of humor and patience. Don't panic if the trip doesn't flow exactly according to plan -- just have fun and enjoy spending time with your teen.

Instructions

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      Get separate luggage for you and your teen, because packing your stuff together could be frustrating as your trip progresses. To make things simple, both of you should have individual, private access to your own things.

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      Find out the details of your trip, such as the weather forecast in your destination city for the duration of your stay and the types of activities you̵7;ll be doing while you̵7;re there so you can pack the appropriate outfits, shoes, active-wear and outer-wear.

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      Bring clothes and shoes in which you can move around easily because you and your teen might want to do lots of sightseeing on your trip. If you̵7;re going to a warm location, bring lightweight jackets, sweaters and warm pajamas to keep warm in air-conditioned places. Bring a swimsuit regardless of the weather outside because trips with teens usually involve swimming. Also, pack one dressy outfit and formal pair of shoes; encourage your teen to do the same.

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      Purchase travel-sized toiletries for your trip to keep your luggage light. You̵7;ll need toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, lotion, deodorant, sunscreen, nail clippers, aspirin, comb, brush, hair product, perfume or cologne, disposable razors, tweezers and anything else you use to get ready. Moms might also need pads or tampons, nail polish, cotton balls and nail polish remover. Be prepared to share your stash with your teen, in case she forgets any of her own essentials.

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      Pack all your important documents, including identification, cash, credit cards, itineraries, passports and plane tickets tickets, in a secure hand bag or small backpack for easy carrying and access. The same bag should hold your cell phone, leisure reading and maybe a couple of small electronic devices for browsing the Internet or listening to music. Remind your teen to also put all of her important documents (e.g., ID, plane ticket, passport) in one bag that she keeps with her at all times while traveling.

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