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Sara M. Moniuszko | USA Today

Traveling with children affected by ADHD or anxiety? Tips to help ensure smooth sailing

Take time to plan ahead for your child’s needs to make their travel as pleasant as possible. (stock.adobe.com)

Travel can be difficult for anyone, especially for little ones — but there are ways to make your family vacation less stressful. 

“Switching up our day-to-day routine can be unsettling for many of us but especially children who thrive in environments that are consistent and predictable,” says Melissa Dowd, a therapist with PlushCare, a virtual primary care and mental health platform. “Add on top of that a child who struggles with anxiety, sensory issues, ADHD or other challenges, and traveling can prove to be quite stressful.”

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