How to Prepare for a Road Trip with Children

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Children
How To
prepare
For A
Road Trip
With
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• No matter where you are going, whether its to
  the Grand Canyon or Grandmas house, road trips
  can take a lot out of you especially if you
  have kids. We have compiled some great tips for
  you and your family to make it through any road
  trip.

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Safety
First

• The planning has to start before everyone piles
  into the car.
• If you are using a child car seat, make sure it
  has been installed correctly.
• Double check that everyone is wearing his or her
  seat belts.

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Timing Is Everything

• A key decision to make is when would you like to
  do most of the driving? If you leave early in the
  morning or later in the evening your kids may end
  up sleeping through a majority of the trip
  helping you to concentrate on road.

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Plan Your Stops

• Before heading out, plot out a few places to stop
  and eat. Having a meal will help break up the
  monotony of the trip for your kids. Also, knowing
  where you are going to stop in advance will help
  your family from being stuck miles and miles away
  from the nearest restaurant.

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Pack Activities

• Pack a bag of books, games, action figures, and
  any toys that will keep your kids entertained.
  One thing to remember, dont bring anything that
  will annoy you. If their videogames have sound,
  consider bringing headphones for them.

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The Right Snacks

• One thing you dont want when you are stuck in
  the car for long periods of time restless kids.
  Avoid snacks and drinks with high amounts of
  sugar or caffeine. Before hitting the road, make
  a bag of healthy snacks for everyone in the car
  to share peanut butter celery sticks, low-fat
  cheese and crackers, or lettuce wraps with
  lunchmeat are all great options and kid
  favorites.

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Teamwork

• Car games can keep everyone from being bored.
  Play the games you played when you were a kid or
  go online and find new games that can become a
  family tradition. Classic road trip games include
  Slug-a-Bug, I Spy, and 20 Questions.

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Make it Comfortable,
Make it Fun

• Pillows, and blankets can be lifesavers. The more
  comfortable your children are the less likely
  they are to be upset or grumpy. Bathroom breaks
  around the two-hour mark can also allow everyone
  to stretch his or her legs. Have the kids run
  around for a couple minutes, so that they can
  settle in for more car time.

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• For over 50 years, Scenic Airlines has been the
  standard in aerial sightseeing tours. They were
  the first company to offer an airborne tour over
  the Grand Canyon. Over 300,000 people a year fly
  with Scenic Airlines, its no wonder that their
  name has become synonymous with the Grand Canyon
  and exceptional customer service.
• For more information, please call [phone]
  or visit http//www.scenic.com/.