Storytelling and staying calm.

A potentially terrified toddler travels much better when prepared for a plane ride through sensational story.

It turns out, when you’ve told a child what to expect, they’re more likely to react the way you'd like them to in the moment. Combined with cueing off the adults they trust, a toddler can navigate new situations extremely well.

Of course, starting with a 14-hour long-haul flight might not be wise.

How prepared are new home buyers for the roles and responsibilities that come with their newfound purchase? What are the stories that influence them? What are we modelling when they’re in times of stress?