Marlene M. Coleman
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Coleman Marlene M. Coleman
Marlene M. Coleman, pediatrician and author of ''Safe and Sound: Healthy Travel with Children'' said that they were all a little cranky by the end of the flight, before packing the emergency bag, parents should determine whether their child is ''travelworthy'' or not. Her three criteria for determining travelworthiness are whether the child is willing to follow instructions quickly without argument or whether the child can control impulsive behavior and whether the child has patience with minor inconveniences. He said, it is to the both of them to be prepared and expect the unexpected. But some temptations negate the best intentions of even well-behaved children, which Jill Fung, found out. A Newport Beach, Calif., pediatrician and author of "Safe and Sound: Healthy Travel with Children", Marlene M. Coleman, said that before packing the emergency bag, parents should determine whether their child is travel worthy. Her three criteria for determining travel worthiness are whether the child is willing to follow instructions quickly without argument, whether the child can control impulsive behavior and whether the child has patience with minor inconveniences. When asked for any general advice, Dr. Coleman said that it is to both be prepared and expect the unexpected.
