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of almost every age, thus allowing you to be with them but also to have some time
off. Call Disney Cruise Line at 800-951-3532 or visit disneycruise.com .
Tips for Grandparents
1 . It's best to take one grandchild at a time, two at the most. Cousins can be better than sib-
lings because they don't fight as much. To preclude sibling jealousy, try connecting the
trip to a child's milestone, such as finishing the sixth grade.
2 . Let your grandchildren help plan the vacation, and keep the first one short. Be flexible and
don't overplan.
3 . Discuss mealtimes and bedtime. Fortunately, many grandparents are on an early dinner
schedule, which works nicely with younger children. Also, if you want to plan a special
evening out, be sure to make the reservation ahead of time.
4 . Gear plans to your grandchildren's age levels, because if they're not happy, you won't be
happy.
5 . Create an itinerary that offers some supervised activities for children in case you need a
rest.
6 . If you're traveling by car, this is the one time we highly recommend headphones. Kids'
musical tastes are vastly different from most grandparents'. It's simply more enjoyable
when everyone can listen to his or her own preferred style of music, at least for some por-
tion of the trip.
7 . Take along a night-light.
8 . Carry a notarized statement from parents for permission for medical care in case of an
emergency. Also be sure you have insurance information and copies of any prescriptions
for medicines the kids may be on. Ditto for eyeglass prescriptions.
9 . Tell your grandchildren about any medical problems you may have so they can be pre-
pared if there's an emergency.
10 . Manyattractions andhotelsofferdiscountsforseniors,sobesureyoucheckaheadoftime
for bargains.
11 . Plan your evening meal early to avoid long waits. And make advance reservations if
you're dining in a popular spot, even if it's early. Take some crayons and paper to keep
younger kids occupied.
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