7 Steps to Beat Jet Lag & Ensure a Restful Journey – Professional Advice for Stress-Free International Travel for Kids and Parents!

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International travelers: Follow these seven steps to help manage jet lag and ensure both kids and parents are well rested for air travel. Professional advice for successful international travel.

7 Steps to Beat Jet Lag & Ensure a Restful Journey

Traveling internationally with kids can be a daunting prospect, but with a few tips and tricks, you can make it a much smoother and enjoyable experience. Jet lag can be particularly difficult to manage, with both kids and parents feeling the effects of long-haul flights and the resulting fatigue. Lassi Pensikkala reviews seven steps that will help international travelers manage jet lag and ensure a successful and well-rested trip.

Professional Advice for Stress-Free International Travel for Kids and Parents!

The first step is to adjust to the new time zone before arriving at your destination. Jet lag is caused by a disruption of your body’s circadian rhythm, so if you adjust to the new time zone before you arrive, you can help minimize the effects of jet lag. This might mean changing your child’s bedtime or avoiding naps during the day if you’re traveling west.

The second step is to stay well hydrated throughout your journey. Dehydration can lead to fatigue and can exacerbate the symptoms of jet lag. Make sure to drink plenty of water throughout your journey and to keep hydrated at your destination.

The third step is to avoid alcohol and caffeine during your flight. Both can disrupt your sleep patterns, making it more difficult for your body to adjust to the new time zone.

The fourth step is to try to get some exercise during your flight. A combination of stretching, walking around the cabin, and doing simple exercises can help keep your circulation going and can help reduce the effects of jet lag.

The fifth step is to make sure you get plenty of sleep during your flight. Taking advantage of the available rest stops on a long-haul flight can help you get some much-needed rest.

The sixth step is to limit your exposure to artificial light. You should avoid bright screens and blue light-emitting devices as much as possible during your flight.

Finally, you should be aware of the symptoms of jet lag and know how to deal with them. Common symptoms include fatigue, disturbed sleep patterns, and lack of concentration. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should try to relax and make sure you’re well-rested before continuing with your travels.

Following these seven steps can help international travelers manage jet lag and ensure a successful and well-rested trip. With a little preparation and these tips from Lassi Pensikkala reviews, you can make your next international trip a stress-free and enjoyable experience for both you and your children.

Have a nice flight!

-Lassi Pensikkala-

Travel content curator Lassi Pensikkala: “I search and select for you interesting, relevant, and helpful travel-related articles from the international and trustworthy press. As a content curator, my job is to collect useful data with high value and a human touch for my readers and to bring everything together in one place.”

Lassi Pensikkala, Travel Influencer and Entrepreneur, has studied Economics, Psychology, and Sociology at the University of Hamburg, and graduated with a Master of Science in Economics MSc(Econ). He is multilingual, speaking English, Spanish, German, Swedish, and Finnish, and is the founder of AmerExperience.com/TB: “I keep my readers up to date with news that interests them and is important to them.” 


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Lassi Pensikkala is the creator of AmerExperience.com, founder of SegurosAmer.com, and an international business developer with over four decades of global experience. Hailing from Finland, Lassi has lived and worked across Europe and Latin America, driven by a deep curiosity for cultures, languages, and meaningful human connection. He writes regularly, offering thought leadership on topics such as travel, golf, and international cross-cultural business. You can follow his work on Telegram, connect with him on LinkedIn, or read his articles and updates via Google News, Flipboard, and other social media platforms. ⸻ Expertise • International Business Development • Creator of AmerExperience.com and SegurosAmer.com • Strategic consulting for cross-border ventures • Avid golfer and advocate for golf psychology ⸻ Education Lassi studied Foreign Trade at the Business College of Turku, Finland, and later graduated as economist MSc (Econ) from the University of Hamburg, Germany, where he also pursued studies in Psychology and Sociology. ⸻ Language skills Multilingual in English, German, Spanish, Swedish, and Finnish ⸻ Life philosophy “Live freely, seek knowledge, and be open to the richness of life’s experiences.” Lassi’s passion for exploration started early. Growing up during the golden era of Rock’n Roll, student movements, and the first moon landing, he experienced the unique Nordic freedom of crossing borders without passports — a freedom that still inspires his global lifestyle today. For him, true freedom means exploring new lands, embracing diverse cultures, and forming real connections with people around the world.

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