Family Trip: Terror or Triumph?

There is a joke about how a trip is travel with kids and a vacation is without. There aren't necessarily the same! Personally, I have had great trips (with kids) and I have had very bad ones. Here's some simple steps to help you make your "trip" more successful.

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clipped from blogs.babiesonline.com If the thought of a family road trip conjures up images of whining, sibling fights in the back seat or cries of “Are we there yet?”, think again. A road trip can actually be a great way to communicate better with your kids and even learn something about each other along the way. Ways to make a car trip more enjoyable. Broaden horizons Play games Start a new tradition In our family, there are certain stops we always make, depending on which direction we are headed. These stops become part of the journey and make the time more enjoyable. Try adding a new tradition to your road trips, such as collecting a certain type of souvenir, like post cards, or taking a photograph in the same spot each time you drive by and make a scrapbook. You and the kids will come to enjoy these special traditions that you all share.