"When are we going to reach?" is a common refrain of the little ones whenever you are on a drive to take them to a picnic. To keep your little one from asking such questions it is better to have enough games and activities to keep them occupied.
Riding in cars often causes individuals of all ages to become queasy or sick. Motion sickness can ruin any road trip and make a ride of any length miserable. If you or your child experiences motion sickness while riding in a car, contact a physician. He or she will be able to prescribe medication to aid you with this problem. Also, over the counter medication like Dramamine is excellent for preventing motion sickness. Consider packing snacks that will aid with queasy stomachs.
Finding kid friendly food on the road is often difficult. Instead of stopping for greasy, unhealthy fast food or sugary snacks, pack your own food. Do not provide snacks or foods that will make your children hyper. Consider packing natural, healthy items like trail mix, granola bars, or fruit. Also, do not pack foods that are difficult to eat or need preparation before consuming. If you include foods that require extra items, like silverware to eat, then be sure to include these items in your bag. Do not forget to include plenty of napkins.
In case your health permits you to read while riding, you can declare a story time, for which the kids are going to love you. Carry along books that happen to be the absolute favorites of your kid. Apart from the educational books you can also include a book or two on the destination you are going to be visiting, setting the tone of excitement right in the ride itself.
Nowadays, there are many options that are available for making the trip a wholesome one. Thus, for all those people who cannot read while riding there are audio books, the version of books available on tape as well as CD, most of the times read by the favorite actors or authors himself or herself.
It's a good idea to purchase a small toy or game for your child if you're going on a very long trip. Consider things like traveling puzzles, activity or coloring books, or small toys your child can easily play with while in the car. Children enjoy playing with paper dolls, matchbox cars and small action figures. However, don't buy large and cumbersome toys.
Another way to keep your children busy in the car on a long trip is to install a portable television or DVD player. They are very affordable these days and you buy one for less than a hundred dollars. Alternatively, you can consider borrowing a portable model from a friend, neighbor, or family member, if you can't afford to buy one. If you manage to get one, you can let your children choose their favorite movies or television shows for the trip. This will give everyone a chance to view their favorites during the trip.
The key to riding in cars with children is to keep them entertained. Many individuals grew up playing fun road trip games like license plate bing-o that never go out of style. Regardless if you are in the car for one mile or one thousand miles, turn a road trip into a fun experience for the entire family.
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