Suggestions for Making Your Trip More Manageable with Children

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Both parents and children alike can become tortured during a long trip with boredom and whining. Clearly you can provide children with dvd players and hand held video games such as a Nintendo DS, but these will even get old after a while. Your kids will thank you if you stock up some other options for then to play with.

One game that is a great option for traveling is Rubberneckers: Everyone&rsquo. This is a card game that helps passengers keep their eyes pealed for different sights and items as they travel along. The goal is to be the first one that gets to 100 points. This game can be played by about any age group and is actually very entertaining.

Similarly, Miles Of Smiles: 101 Great Car Games and Activities also offers many different brain games to keep your kids from needed to be watching or playing electronics. Hard to entertain teenagers may even enjoy some of these games and activities.

Children love to create with their own hands.  Having car safe crafts is a great idea. Ultimate sticker books are a great way to keep kids busy for a long time.  DK publishing puts out a wide range of these books. You can get Desks To Go which are a great way to get a flat surface for your childrent to work on.

If you are concerned about your children having crayons and markers in your car, you could also consider a Felt Storyboard. A felt board is a great way for your child to be creative without having to risk your cars upholstery. Felt is easy to purchase at most craft stores so you can make your own characters and shapes easily if you wish to.

The options for car activities don’t stop here either. Fully explore the entertainment options that are around.  What one child enjoyes another may not. Keep your childrens mind active to keep them from being bored in the car.