Youve picked out a destination that it seems everyone in the family will enjoy. Youve planned the trip – how long youll be gone, where to stay, what to see while youre there and maybe some neat places to check out on the way to your intended destination.
Oh, the anticipation! Everyone is so excited! Thirty minutes (maybe an hour) into the trip you hear Are we there yet?
If you didnt plan on ways to keep the kids occupied, as in not bored to tears (literally), this trip is going to be very, very long. As with anything in life, planning is the key to success.
Remember that a childs world can be pretty small by adult standards. Two hours can seem like an eternity and anything outside the car is of little interest to young children. Watching the trees go by or the traffic on an interstate highway isnt going to cut it for very long. There just arent enough cows, horses, and giraffes to look at.
Take a few minutes to consider your childs personality as well as his age. Does he play well alone? Or does he require some interaction? Will he sleep during a lot of the drive? Is this really a good thing, or does it mean he will be fully charged...