When you imagine travelling alone with your child, especially when you're anxious, you often see yourself... alone against everyone. Alone to carry the suitcases, alone to manage the tantrums, alone to find your way around.
In episode 3 of The Parents' House , Eve recounts, on the contrary, how her travels have shown her that the world is full of " little guardian angels " ready to help.
🤝 These "guardian angels" who appear when you least expect them
In the Dominican Republic, Eve chooses a resort to go away alone with her son.
She thinks it will be simpler: food on site, infirmary, infrastructure designed for families.
Once there, she runs into a couple from Quebec who are regulars. They know the staff, the unwritten rules, the best spots. They quickly tell her, " We know you're here alone with your child. If you ever need anything, you can count on us. " They don't impose themselves.
They don't watch over her constantly. But she senses their presence, like a safety net. When they leave, they tell her about other trusted people she can turn to if needed.
🏔️ The little hands reaching out along the path
In a context where the fear of bothering others and the feeling of isolation are strong, simply knowing that there are kind eyes changes everything. It's the same on a hike. Eve recounts the moment her son lost his mittens in the middle of the mountains.
A hiker coming down the mountain finds them and gives them to her, without her even having to ask. A simple gesture, but one that tells a different story: yes, people look… sometimes to judge, but very often to help.
She also mentions an international cooperation internship in a village near Haiti, where women from the neighborhood told them: " Don't worry, we're watching you. " Not to control them, but to look after them , like a discreet, unofficial protection network.
👀 What if people weren't there to judge, but to help?
These stories challenge a very common belief among parents: " Everyone is looking at us sideways. " Of course, there are looks of impatience or judgment, but there is also a vast majority of people who know what it's like to have a crying child, a stuck stroller, or an overwhelmed parent.
And many are ready to lend a hand , carry a bag, hold a door, retrieve a lost item, or offer a smile. Eve adds an important nuance: the attitude we present to the world also plays a role.
When she's with her son, she's fully present with him, filled with joy and connection. This openness makes people want to approach her to help, talk, and reassure them. Without making exhausted parents feel guilty and forgetting they have the energy to smile, it's an invitation to realize that we're not always as alone as we think. Traveling alone with a child, therefore, isn't just a logistical challenge.
💛 Traveling alone… to learn to trust
It is also an experience of trust : trust in oneself, in one's child, but also, to some extent, in humanity.
Of course, this does not negate the need for preparation: snacks, baby carrier, toys, spare clothes, documents, safety.
But behind all this is the idea that, along the way, helping hands will be offered. And if you're planning a trip to Quebec, you can already give yourself that feeling of being supported by delegating some of the equipment.
➡️ With Bébé Solutions, you can rent strollers, wagons, car seats, travel cots and more, delivered to your drop-off points or accommodations. All you have to do is take care of your child… and welcome the wonderful encounters that will come your way.
🎧 To go further
This article is inspired by an episode of the podcast La Maison des Parents . To delve deeper into the topic and hear advice from Eve, a mother, artist, and future art therapist , access the full episode .