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Looking for a calmer way to begin your family holiday? In this blog post, we share why we travel by ferry from Ireland to France—and how this slower, more intentional start helps our neurodivergent teen (and all of us) feel grounded and ready for the adventure ahead. From avoiding airport stress to enjoying onboard cabins, quiet spaces, and bringing our dog along too, ferry travel has become a peaceful part of our rhythm. If you’re craving more connection and less chaos in your holiday plans, this gentle and practical guide is for you. Read more at ourlittlehouseinthecountry.com #ferrytravel #slowtravel #intentionaltravel #familytravelblog #neurodivergentfamily #autisticteen #travelwithkids #travelwithteens #calmfamilyholiday #travelwithdogs #ferrytips #irishferries #summertravel #slowliv
Why We Travel by Ferry: A Calm Start to Our Family Holidays
Looking for a calmer way to begin your family holiday? In this blog post, we share why we travel by ferry from Ireland to France—and how this slower, more intentional start helps our neurodivergent teen (and all of us) feel grounded and ready for the adventure ahead. From avoiding airport stress to enjoying onboard cabins, quiet spaces, and bringing our dog along too, ferry travel has become a peaceful part of our rhythm. If you’re craving more connection and less chaos in your holiday plans, this gentle and practical guide is for you. Read more at ourlittlehouseinthecountry.com #ferrytravel #slowtravel #intentionaltravel #familytravelblog #neurodivergentfamily #autisticteen #travelwithkids #travelwithteens #calmfamilyholiday #travelwithdogs #ferrytips #irishferries #summertravel #slowliv
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Family Packing List for a Slow Summer in France (with Teens & a Dog)
Planning a restful, intentional summer holiday with teens, a dog, and a love for simplicity? This calm and detailed family packing list is everything you need for your slow summer in France. We share exactly what we pack (and what we leave behind) for a peaceful, sensory-friendly holiday—right down to the ferry bag, food for the first 48 hours, capsule wardrobes, and our neurodivergent teen’s sensory essentials. Perfect for families who value rhythm over rush, connection over chaos. Get the full list now at ourlittlehouseinthecountry.com #packinglist #slowtravel #intentionaltravel #familytravelblog #travelwithteens #neurodivergentfamily #travellingwithdog #packingforfrance #ferrytips #familyholidayprep #gentleparenting #capsulepacking #summerinfrance #ourlittlehouseinthecountry
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Our Calm and Detailed Packing List for a Slow Summer in France - Our Little House in the Country
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Looking for ways to connect more deeply with your children? These 50 conversation starters for families are perfect for sparking meaningful chats at the dinner table, during car rides, or at bedtime. Designed to help parents and kids talk, laugh, and build stronger bonds, this list encourages curiosity, empathy, and open communication. Ideal for all ages—from toddlers to teens—and especially helpful for quiet or neurodivergent children. A great resource for mindful parenting and family connection. Read the full post at ourlittlehouseinthecountry.com #familyconversationstarters #mindfulparenting #talkingwithkids #familyconnection #gentleparenting #parentingtools #dinnertabletalk #teentalk #conversationprompts #ourlittlehouseinthecountry #emotionalintelligence #familyrituals
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