You used to love to travel, but that was before the family. Back then it seemed easier. Let's face it, as soon as you start traveling with someone else things inevitably get more complicated, a bit slower and more stressful. Now try it with kids! The following tips can help take the edge off, and not a single one involves medication or alcohol!
1. Time your trip. Plan your departure so it coincides with their sleep schedule or naptime. When flying aim for a late-night or red-eye flight. If you're driving leave before dawn to start your journey before the kids rise.
2. Most kids love adventure. Turn your next road trip to visit relatives into an exciting excursion to another place. Let them hold the map and follow the highlighted path along the way. If you're flying let them read about the destination and look at the flight path ahead of time.
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