If
a road trip is in your future and you have young children, it is imperative
that you are prepared.
Plan
your route carefully. Know where you are
going and how long it will take you to get there. Now add time for rest stops and eating. Pack plenty of snacks and games to keep the
children satisfied. Learn how to play several
games that may be played on-the-fly.
While
traveling, if you approach a rest area, be sure to ask your spouse and kids if
they need to stop. You will be sorry if
you pass up a rest stop and then find out that your children need to use the
restroom when you are in the middle of nowhere.
Keep
plenty of refreshments on-hand and make sure they are easily accessible without
having to pull over. One good idea is to
fill several plastic bags with their favorite cereal. Be sure all drinks are served in containers
with resealable tops.
Teach
your children to play some games before the trip. Take some crossword puzzles or word find
puzzles along as well as some of your children’s favorite toys. Play the “alphabet game”, which involves
spotting and calling out letters of the alphabet as they appear on billboards.
Stop
often for stretch breaks so that everyone stays as comfortable as
possible. Enjoy traveling with your
children and make every trip an adventure.
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