| If you have kids, car trips can cause you to inwardly | | | | it lengthens your trip, it will also make your children |
| moan and groan in agony, especially when making a | | | | easier to travel with. |
| long trip. It's hard for children to quietly sit and do | | | | It is important to vary your child's activities to keep |
| nothing for long stretches of time. That's why it's | | | | them from becoming bored. Every half hour you can |
| important to plan ahead to keep your kiddos | | | | change the activity such as talking for half an hour, |
| entertained during the family car trip. | | | | playing music for the next half hour, and then taking a |
| "Are we there yet?" is the travel battle cry of the | | | | break. Eat a little snack and then back to the car. Then |
| modern child. Although it seems like they're plotting | | | | they can watch a DVD or listen to music or a book on |
| against you, they aren't trying to drive you mad, they're | | | | tape. |
| just trying to find out how much longer the ride will be. | | | | Games are a great way to pass the time. There are |
| Save your sanity and just tell them the truth. Tell them | | | | many different travel games available or you can play |
| how long the trip is going to take and break it up into | | | | the license plate game to see how many states you |
| bits so that they can see that you are actually getting | | | | can find. Electronic games are another fun way to |
| somewhere. They'll be able to better grasp the time | | | | pass the time. |
| factor and will help your nerves too. | | | | Kids love to sing. Choose a CD that your entire family |
| Do some planning and pack up a fun bag of games | | | | will enjoy. There are many different CD's available that |
| and entertainment for your kids. A nice idea is to | | | | are fun to sing and will allow you to have fun and be |
| reward them for good behavior by giving them a small | | | | silly. |
| gift, like a travel game or book, every hour of the trip. | | | | A DVD player in your car or a portable DVD player |
| Keep it simple and inexpensive, and these | | | | will give your entire family a few hours of fun. You can |
| budget-friendly little presents can make your child | | | | even throw in a new DVD to help keep your family |
| happier and the car ride peaceful. | | | | entertained while you drive in the peace and quiet. |
| Taking regular breaks is very important when you are | | | | A long car trip with children doesn't have to be a |
| traveling with your children. Even if all seems be going | | | | burdensome event. Plan ahead and provide stuff for |
| well, you should stop about every two hours to give | | | | your kids to do and you and your sanity will get there |
| your children a chance to stretch their legs, use the | | | | in no time. |
| bathroom, and enjoy being out of the car. Even though | | | | |