Need Support With Trying To Keep Your Preschoolers Interested On A Long Road Trip?

You don't need to be afraid any longer weary traveling parents

. There is hope. Planning is key when introducing your preschoolers to the joys of the road trip.

When children get bored they get cranky and hard to deal with. The night before the trip ask each child to choose three to five of their favorite toys to take in the car with them. Making a child part of the planning process will help them feel like they are more a part of the trip and be able to enjoy it more.

Don't just let the kids choose everything, pack in a few surprises that you know the kids will love to mix things up a bit. The element of surprise will always help to break the monotony of a long road trip. You can get window markers that allow the children to scribble all over your car windows which they will love. Of course you will also need coloring books and crayons as well as a few pocket games to help pass the time.

When the toys and games from home lose their ability to entertain, turn to fun and interesting road games. You could try counting games such as counting the number of blue cars or see who can spot the most number of out of state travelers by their license plates. Older kids will have fun counting how many license plates have the letter "C" or the number 4. Parents and kids can take turns telling a story, round robin style. One person starts the story with a sentence and passes it on. The next person continues the story, and then passes to the next.

It's inevitable, one hundred miles from nowhere your child will pipe out with, "Mommy, I'm hungry." And, we all know, a hungry preschooler is a whiney, unhappy preschooler. Be prepared for middle of nowhere snack requests with fun, easy to eat snacks prepared and waiting in a cooler. Healthy snacks are the best kinds as they are refreshing. Cut sticks of vegetables such as carrots and celery and make sandwiches out of fun shapes. Soft drinks and other sugary beverages should be avoided as these will just make the children hyper and restless. Sitting in a car gives them no way to burn all that excess energy off. Pouches and juice boxes are likewise a poor choice. When your child squeezes the container, juice will spray the entire car.

If you think of a road trip as having the whole family together it can be a great chance to learn more about each other. Plan ahead with healthful snacks and fun activities and make the trip memorable for all of you.

by: Greg MacKenzie

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