Long road trips can be tough on anyone, but they’re especially hard on kids. Here are a few tips that you can try to make surviving a long road trip with kids a lot easier.
Allow for Some Screen Time
Using technology is one of the easiest ways to keep your kids happy on a long road trip. For instance, if your children like movies, you can load up your tablet with a few of their favorites. Letting your kids enjoy a movie marathon will help the trip to speed by.
Provide Easy Access to Snacks
If your kids get cranky when they’re hungry or thirsty, bringing along some snacks is another simple solution for making road trips easier. Before your trip, pack some individual snacks and drinks into a cooler so that your kids will be able to grab what they want while you’re on the road. Not only will this keep your kids full and happy, but it will also limit the need for pit stops which will make your drive faster.
Road Games Are a Must
Countless generations of families have played road games to make road trips more enjoyable and you can too. Road games are free, fun, and a great way to keep your kids distracted. You can try spotting license plates from every state or see who can spot the full alphabet the fastest using only letters from road signs — whatever you think will keep your kids entertained.
Keep these easy tips in mind and your entire family should have a great time on your next road trip.
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