Cambodia Adventure GuideProvide Cambodia adventure travel guides, biking, kayaking, hiking, trekking, motorcycling, overland and family travel guides. Green guides for responsible travelTemper Tantrums- March 25, 2008 Avoiding toddler tantrums on family trips (or anytime) Over-tired, over-sugared, over-stimulated&8230; Suddenly, you&8217;ve got a howling little kid and a full-flown tantrum, for all the world to see. So, what can parents do to minimize the toddler tantrum risk Tips for Toddler Tantrums 1. Bring along a good Bag of Tricks Always bring more snacks and amusements than you ...http://www.activetravelcambodia.com/adventures/?p=27 Traveling with difficult kids- March 25, 2008 The fact is, some kids are more restless and revved-up than others; and find it harder to cope with change; and are often extra-sensitive to noise, to smells, to heat, to the tone of Mom&8217;s voice, to the very feel of their socks&8230; Call it, in a word, a greater intensity of feeling. And it&8217;s often ...http://www.activetravelcambodia.com/adventures/?p=26 The five Ps of happy travel with kids- March 25, 2008 Prepare. Take lots of snacks, drinks, amusements, (see below) on long plane rides - and, really, everywhere you go. Pace. Don&8217;t try to do too much! Schedule one major activity per morning, or afternoon; if all goes well, you can perhaps slip in a second activity. (Don&8217;t mention the second activity until you&8217;re certain, though - ...http://www.activetravelcambodia.com/adventures/?p=25 What to take to Amuse Kids on a Family Trip- March 25, 2008 For Babies: any object that&8217;s bright and new! rattles of all sorts music-makers a few pieces of mega-blocks magnetic stick-together blocks toys of interesting shapes pop-up toys safe plastic mirror Older Babies and Toddlers bubbles (to use in the airport, during flight changes) balls (for rest areas during car trips) nested containers sets of things to put into containers things that fit into other things Busy Boxes with ...http://www.activetravelcambodia.com/adventures/?p=24 Plane Trip Tips- March 25, 2008 How To Survive Plane Rides With Small Kids When booking your flight: select the seats you want, at time of booking. (Remember that kids can&8217;t sit in the exit rows.) Find out if your flight offers pre-boarding for families with babies. Babies under two can sit in your lap, but are safer in their own seat, strapped ...http://www.activetravelcambodia.com/adventures/?p=23 Good travel health for your family- March 25, 2008 Travel health depends on your pre departure preparations, your day-to-day health care while traveling and how you handle any medical problem or emergency that does develop. While the list of potential dangers can seem quite frightening, with a little luck, some basic precautions and adequate information few travelers experience more than upset stomachs. Pre-Departure Preparations Health Insurance A ...http://www.activetravelcambodia.com/adventures/?p=22 Basics of shifting gear techniques and examples- March 25, 2008 Now you know what the Gear Shifting Components are, it is time to learn the Very Basics of the Mountain Bike Techniques of Shifting Gears. The right-hand lever operates the rear gear (moving the chain across the sprockets) The left-hand lever operates the front mechanism, which shifts the chain from one chain-wheel to another. When the chain is ...http://www.activetravelcambodia.com/adventures/?p=21 Gear Shifting Components- March 25, 2008 Before we go into detail about how to shift gears on your Mountain Bike, it should be first explained what the Mountain Bike Gear Shifting System Components are. This to give you an idea what happens technically if you shift gears; if you understand how the gears work, shifting gears will be something that comes ...http://www.activetravelcambodia.com/adventures/?p=20 Mounting and dismounting mountain bike- March 25, 2008 Of the things that you also need to control besides the Basic riding techniques is Mounting and Dismounting your Mountain Bike. Yes, we know it sounds just too easy&8230; Who does not know how to Mount or Dismount a Bike!! We must admit - this is kind of true. But are you certain of yourself ...http://www.activetravelcambodia.com/adventures/?p=19 |