320. Questions to Ask Before a Trip *Members Only Trailer*

320. Questions to Ask Before a Trip *Members Only Trailer*

July 8, 2026 · 15 min

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Brooke and T.J. discuss essential questions to consider before embarking on a family trip to ensure a more enjoyable experience.

A trip is not automatically a break. It’s a change of scenery — it’s often just a change of scenery with kids, which is still a lot of parenting, just in an unfamiliar kitchen. In this episode we walk through the questions worth asking each other before you go: what this trip is actually for, the one thing that matters most, and how you’ll share the invisible load once you’re there. Because moms sometimes carry more on a trip and dads usually get to set some things down — and neither of those is a reason to come home more tired than you left! Become a member here - walkinlove.supercast.com BEFORE THE TRIP — GET IT ON THE TABLE: What's this trip actually for — rest, alone time, adventure, family memories, seeing people, or just a change of scenery? What's the fantasy version in our heads vs. the realistic one? What would make this feel like a win for you? For us? What did the last trip teach us — what worked, what wrecked us? Who's coming, and does that change who's "on"? What kind of trip is this really — travel day, resort, grandma's, camping, road trip? What's the hardest part likely to be?  Moms: are you already keeping score before we've even left? What would it take to…

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