Travel Tips for Family Trips
By Sarah Lyons
It ’ s vacation season . Parents everywhere are thinking about the complexities of getting everyone to their fun-filled destination safely and sanely . Whether taking a two-hour plane trip or a 14-hour car ride , traveling with kids can be stressful . While a family vacation is a great way to spend time together , relax and make memories , you must make the journey there first . Here are some tips for making traveling with kids a little more enjoyable .
Fight hunger
Hunger can affect kids ’ behavior and attitude . During travel , pack easy snacks for the car like fruit slices , smoothies and crackers . This is a great time to purchase those individually wrapped snacks you usually don ’ t . They are easy for the adults in the car and seem like a treat for the kids . Stephanie Pratt , mother of two girls , suggests planning lunch stops that allow kids to burn off energy , like a restaurant with a play area . “ Much like you need to stretch your legs , kids need to more ,” she says . Packing a picnic for a rest area or park along the way lets them have some fresh air and lots of open space to play .
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