Travel With Kids:Tips For A Less Stressful Trip
Travelling with kids could pose a number of challenges. One must be prepared. Bringing along plenty of things for your kids keep them busy while travelling would save you many hours of stress.
Newborn to Two
Children in this age group most of the time will sleep on long drives so their sleeping patterns could inevitably be messed up. Plan early for plenty of breaks and rest stops to tend to your little ones, change diapers or give them time to run off some of the excess energy. See to it that you pack a favourite toy.
Children Three to Five
Occupying this age group will take a bit more ingenuity. Help the child to pack a child sized box or bag of activities. Make it something unique and fun with a couple of pieces for them to lose. It’s likewise a perfect idea to add some snacks like cookies or cupcakes for them to nibble on. Toys, books a few pieces of coloured pens and colour book all work perfectly for this age bracket. Don’t forget their favourite stuffed animal and blanket.
Children 6 to 9
Travelling with kids in this age group is usually more fun and less stressful. Games can be invented such as “how many black automobiles do you see on the road.” Count out of state license plates or SUV’s or something fun. If the child can read, pack one or two of his favourite books. Crayons and a colouring book might also interest this age bracket. A lightweight blanket and perhaps a stuffed animal as well could help them to feel comfy.
Children Ten to Twelve
Pleasing tweens can be a challenge. These kids can be very choosy and fickle minded. So be patient. Bring their headphones and some music. Consider a DVD and a player with headphones and let them watch a nice film or something. Books are also excellent for this age group.
Children Thirteen to Fifteen
Often, teens don’t want to be seen with their mom and dad. That makes it all the more interesting. The truth is, they really love you and enjoy being your kid, they just want to look cool to the other teens. Pack some DVDs, music and extra headphones. You could also encourage them to converse about the trip and the sights they will see as well.
Children 16 to 18 Years Old
At this age, the newness of being a teen has worn off. If possible, let them help navigate or drive at some time. Let them help in planning the route or the trip. Give them as much options as you possibly can and they would feel a lot more like grown ups and would be willing to be seen with you. Of course, if all else doesn’t not help, dvd’s, music and headphones are a good fall back for this age group as well.
Travelling with kids can be adventurous if one looks at it as such. Bear in mind that children are only young once and one day you will look back with fun memories about road trips, even if this is the most stressful you’ve ever experienced.
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