There’s no better — or more affordable — way to see the wonders of your
local area (or somewhere a little further afield) than by planning a good
old-fashioned road trip for you and your little ones. However, a lot of parents
assume that planning road trips with the kids in tow will only end in disaster,
but the truth is this need not be the case — the success of a family road trip
depends on how well-planned it has been. The more time and preparation put into
preparing for a trip, the better.
Love the concept of hitting the open road with the family in tow
but feel a little overwhelmed at the prospect? Don’t worry, it doesn’t have to
be as stressful as you might think — it’s just a case of being properly prepared for your trip and planning
out every detail. In need of a little inspiration and a few ideas? Have a read
of the tips and advice below!
Focus on the vehicle
First and foremost, you need to think
carefully about the vehicle that you will be traveling in. Ideally, you need to
travel in a car that is designed to meet your family’s needs. If, for instance,
your family owns a sports car and one of the adults wants to drive that on your
road trip, then it might be best to also take a second, more family-friendly
car to ensure that everyone is as comfortable as possible. Whether you’re
planning scenic drives in southern California or
adventurous driving experiences through a craggy mountainscape in the southern
U.S., you need to make comfort — and safety —
the priority. A road trip will never be enjoyable if comfort is not taken
seriously.
Use the ‘screens, snacks, and
space’ hack
The best way to keep little ones entertained on long car
journeys is rather simple: utilize the ‘screens, snacks, and space’
hack. This means bringing along smart devices for the children to use to stay
occupied while you travel and also packing plenty of snacks to keep any
feelings of hunger at bay as the last thing you need on a long journey is a car
full of ‘hangry’ children. When it comes to ‘space’, this means thinking of
simple ways you can ensure that your little ones have enough space each while
traveling. Admittedly, this one isn’t always easy to fix as a car is only as
big as it is, however, what you can do is pop strips of tape down to create
separate areas for each child.
Add excitement and
exhilaration
If you’re going to make a road trip — whether it’s a day trip or a longer
trip — enjoyable for
everyone, it’s important to add some excitement and exhilaration. Before
heading off on your trip, look to see what sights are part of your travel
route, and then create each child a map pointing out the sights along the
route. It’s a simple hack but looking out for different sights while on a
journey is a great way to keep the little ones’ minds busy and prevent boredom.
You could also create a tick list of each of these sights, allowing your little
ones the chance to tick each off as they pass by.
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