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¹DEB GAULDIN is a childbirth educator who travels nationally presenting keynotes and workshops. Her CDs and tapes contain humor and songs about pregnancy, childbirth, and the adjustment to parenthood. For booking information or to purchase Deb's recordings, call 800-682-2347 or visit her Web site (www.debgauldin.com).

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Parenting and Childbirth Education

Background:

Assisting families with children presents unique challenges.
Navigating public spaces requires specific strategies for parents.

Purpose of the Study:

To humorously illustrate the complexities of family travel.
To highlight the role of support figures in managing children during travel.

Main Methods:

A narrative account of a real-life experience.
Humorous observations and anecdotes.

Main Results:

Successfully boarding a parent and young children onto an airplane.
Illustrating common travel scenarios with young children.

Conclusions:

Family travel, especially with young children, can be a source of both stress and humor.
The importance of patience and support in managing children's behavior during travel.