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Top Ten Family Road Trip Tips

By Michael Sajkowicz 

LITTLE NAVIGATORS-  Make the kids feel like they are an integral part of the journey as junior navigators.  With a little effort, you can create a simplified map that they can use to track the progress being made (coloring book style with crayons marking the journey).  Include some very recognizable landmarks that the kids can identify on the way.

FAMILY GAMES-  "I Spy" has been a family road trip staple since the 1600's and is expected to still be popular for at least the next ten centuries (especially so when we finally get our flying cars).  "20 Questions" and the "License Plate Game" (making up words from the plate letters) are also popular and fun.

BACKSEAT BOARD GAMES-  Just for the kids in the backseat, bring along magnetic versions of board games like checkers and chess.  The pieces will stay in place (and not lost) even on bumpiest rides and keep the game going as long as everyone is interested.

PERSONAL ENTERTAINMENT-  Later into the journey, after the group games have run their course, everyone might be looking for a little private time for themselves.  Let the kids sink back into their seats with their headphones on and their iPods and PSP's and portable DVD players.

DRINKS & SNACKS-  stock plenty of bottled water, juice boxes and snacks for the trip.  Not only will it help satisfy everyone's thirst and hunger along the way, it will also keep you from wasting money at expensive rest stop convenience stores.

SIDE TRIPS-  If there is a unique or interesting attraction or destination along the way that would be worth an hour or two stop-over, take advantage of the bonus mini-trip to break up the long ride.

EARLIER AND LATER THE BETTER-  Starting the trip earlier or later when the kids are tired can make it easier on them if they are able to sleep through a good portion of the ride.  It will seem like a much shorter journey for them.

BREAKS-  Take reasonably frequent bathroom breaks or even just a rest stop to allow everyone to stretch their legs.  Five minutes out of the car at a stop can buy everyone another hour back in their seats before restlessness sets back in.

DIRECTIONS-  Nothing can raise tension in the car as much as getting lost so know where you are going.  Have great directions.  If affordable, a GPS is a great assistant on any trip to a new destination (but have printed directions available as a backup anyway on the vacation trips).

TUNE UP-  Make sure that your car is in tip top shape before hitting the road.  The last thing you want is a breakdown far from home with the kids in the car.  Schedule a maintenance check with your service station before the trip.