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Things to Consider Before Taking a Long Road Trip with Children
Long journeys are a joy. However, long journeys with children can be more difficult than you think. However, with the right preparation, it is very easy to turn these difficulties into a pleasure, and to make the journey an unforgettable memory for your child and to instill the culture of travel. Let's take a look at what awaits you on a trip with children and what preparations you should make.
Story the path
Be prepared for them to be bored, overwhelmed, sleep, wake up and get cranky along the way. You need to be prepared to avoid all this fussing and, what's more, you need to turn the journey from a journey into the unknown into an adventure they look forward to. Provide constant information about the road and what you will encounter on the way. "We are about to see the famous xxx, do you want me to tell you his story?", "In 20 minutes we will see a wonderful view, are you excited?", "If you are patient, a wonderful meal is waiting for us". If you make your child a part of the journey and keep his/her excitement alive, things will become easier for you and the road will turn into an adventure for your child.
Lots of games
Prepare before you set off. On a boring route, in a situation where you can't keep his excitement alive with daydreams, don't forget to prepare a few alternatives to keep him occupied. Preparation is important so that he or she can play the whole way without getting bored and "make it hard" for you until he or she falls asleep.
Keep your battery full and the ones that will drain it
Tablet, phone, whatever he or she prefers. So that your child doesn't get bored on the road, make sure you have a full charge and download his or her favorite things to watch before you set off. This way, even if there is no internet connection, your child can watch their favorite things and you can enjoy the road. Of course, don't forget to take a powerbank with you.
Plenty of snacks
Even if you'll be stopping at restaurants along the way, make sure you bring plenty of snacks just in case. Both leave home prepared and stop by a grocery store to pick up a few snacks to spoil your child. If things don't go "right" on the road, keep your hands full of options that will save you time and eliminate unhappiness in the back seat so that the journey doesn't turn into torture.
Plenty of breaks
Identify the pleasant and high quality - and of course clean - facilities and roadside food stops along your route before you set off and make plenty of stops. This preparation is important for your health, for your child's enjoyment, and for you to pamper yourself and your loved ones with roadside delicacies. Taking no chances and marking all the stops on your map before you set off will make the journey more enjoyable.
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