I love to travel with my children by car. Now that they have grown up, everything is easier, but when they were little it was an adventure to get them to spend more than five minutes without fighting and without asking, "Are we getting there yet? And, otherwise, you will not feel like they are on vacation and you will want the trip to end as soon as possible.
Traveling by road is a great option when traveling with your family. The landscapes that can be seen driving from one state to another in this country are truly spectacular. In addition, traveling by car also gives you much more flexibility, since you do not have to stick to flight schedules or go through security and other discomforts that are usually part of traveling by plane.
Here are 10 tips to take the stress out of road trips. Check out this gallery to see all the things you can do for when your family is going to travel by car. I am sure that these tips will be very useful to you and that you will return ready to plan your next road trip. Happy journey!
1/10
Plan the route.
Print a road map and show your child the route. You will see how excited he is with the idea of seeing new places. Mark the stops so that you can explain when he asks, How long to go?
2/10
Pack together.
Let them decide what clothes to take and pack their toys and books in the backpack or tote bag. Prepare a bag of snacks for everyone in the house.
3/10
Coloring books and crayons can not miss.
With this, they can have a good time entertaining, both in the car and in the restaurants along the way while waiting for lunch.
4/10
Don't forget your favorite toys or blankets.
This is very important to avoid crises when they are tired or want to sleep. Their favorite toy gives them a sense of security by taking a little piece of their home with them on the trip.
5/10
Be prepared to make frequent stops.
Assume that the trip will be longer than normal with children. Take advantage of rest stops and get out of the car. Let them run and play so that they take a breath and use up the accumulated energy. Don't forget to visit the bathroom before going back to the car. They always crave to go RIGHT when you've just started again.
6/10
Movies or video games will be your best allies.
Choose which movies to watch, or buy a fresh one to make the premiere on the road. Download all applications in time to the phone or tablet. Make sure that both the DVD player and all other electronics are fully charged and check that you have all the charger plugs with you when you go on a trip.
7/10
Word games is my children's favorite activity.
Everyone has to say a word that begins with the chosen letter. To make it more interesting we make it bilingual. Whoever takes more than 10 seconds to say a word loses the turn. It's super fun and everyone in the car participates. And they increase their vocabulary!
8/10
Always stay hydrated.
Bring a bottle of cold water for each member of the family and in a small portable cava, they carry juices, milk in boxes, water, and fresh fruit. Both lockdown and air conditioning dehydrate, so make sure they drink enough water on the way. Remind them to visit the bathroom at the next stop, even if they say they don't feel like it.
9/10
Makeup fun and meaningless songs.
We have composed the best songs along the way, inventing the song lyrics we hear on the radio or iPod. It is a fun game to invent new rhymes and you also exercise that verbal ability.
10/10
Implement storytime.
If they are not dizzy, they can read their favorite story or, if they are still young, you can read them too. Another alternative is audiobooks, in the public library there are loads. But the best stories are those that are inventing and composing together in the car. Let them come up with the topic. It is an exercise in creativity that also creates unforgettable memories. Hopefully, after the story, they fall asleep.
I love to travel with my children by car. Now that they have grown up, everything is easier, but when they were little it was an adventure to get them to spend more than five minutes without fighting and without asking, "Are we getting there yet? And, otherwise, you will not feel like they are on vacation and you will want the trip to end as soon as possible.
Traveling by road is a great option when traveling with your family. The landscapes that can be seen driving from one state to another in this country are truly spectacular. In addition, traveling by car also gives you much more flexibility, since you do not have to stick to flight schedules or go through security and other discomforts that are usually part of traveling by plane.
Here are 10 tips to take the stress out of road trips. Check out this gallery to see all the things you can do for when your family is going to travel by car. I am sure that these tips will be very useful to you and that you will return ready to plan your next road trip. Happy journey!
1/10
Plan the route.
Print a road map and show your child the route. You will see how excited he is with the idea of seeing new places. Mark the stops so that you can explain when he asks, How long to go?
2/10
Pack together.
Let them decide what clothes to take and pack their toys and books in the backpack or tote bag. Prepare a bag of snacks for everyone in the house.
3/10
Coloring books and crayons can not miss.
With this, they can have a good time entertaining, both in the car and in the restaurants along the way while waiting for lunch.
4/10
Don't forget your favorite toys or blankets.
This is very important to avoid crises when they are tired or want to sleep. Their favorite toy gives them a sense of security by taking a little piece of their home with them on the trip.
5/10
Be prepared to make frequent stops.
Assume that the trip will be longer than normal with children. Take advantage of rest stops and get out of the car. Let them run and play so that they take a breath and use up the accumulated energy. Don't forget to visit the bathroom before going back to the car. They always crave to go RIGHT when you've just started again.
6/10
Movies or video games will be your best allies.
Choose which movies to watch, or buy a fresh one to make the premiere on the road. Download all applications in time to the phone or tablet. Make sure that both the DVD player and all other electronics are fully charged and check that you have all the charger plugs with you when you go on a trip.
7/10
Word games is my children's favorite activity.
Everyone has to say a word that begins with the chosen letter. To make it more interesting we make it bilingual. Whoever takes more than 10 seconds to say a word loses the turn. It's super fun and everyone in the car participates. And they increase their vocabulary!
8/10
Always stay hydrated.
Bring a bottle of cold water for each member of the family and in a small portable cava, they carry juices, milk in boxes, water, and fresh fruit. Both lockdown and air conditioning dehydrate, so make sure they drink enough water on the way. Remind them to visit the bathroom at the next stop, even if they say they don't feel like it.
9/10
Makeup fun and meaningless songs.
We have composed the best songs along the way, inventing the song lyrics we hear on the radio or iPod. It is a fun game to invent new rhymes and you also exercise that verbal ability.
10/10
Implement storytime.
If they are not dizzy, they can read their favorite story or, if they are still young, you can read them too. Another alternative is audiobooks, in the public library there are loads. But the best stories are those that are inventing and composing together in the car. Let them come up with the topic. It is an exercise in creativity that also creates unforgettable memories. Hopefully, after the story, they fall asleep.
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