Traveling With Kids: Survival Guide
Article published 30/05/2016 08:42
Parents may dread car drive with their kids during vacation.International Rail provide the travelling tips & train tickets for travel with kids this summer.
Traveling with Kids - Survival Tips
Some parents may dread the car drive with their kids during
vacation this summer. It's true that long car drives can wear on
parents' nerves and make for some antsy kids! However, a little
preparation can help. Here are some survival tips for traveling
with kids this summer.
1. Car Toys
Instead of allowing your children to bring along their favorite toy
from home (although that's fine, too), try having a few toys that
are "car only." Those toys are only brought out when your kids are
in the car, so even if you travel frequently, there are still "new"
toys for the trip.
2. What Kinds of Toys?
It's true that not just any toy will work well in the car! Games
with lots of tiny pieces, for instance, are probably not a great
idea. But there are some toys that are more conducive to car
travel. Here are some suggestions.
-Dry-erase boards
These don't have to be just a plain board. There are activity kits
available that come with a dry-erase board and various
transparencies and other fun things you can do with the dry-erase
markers.
-Etch-a-Sketch
It's not for everyone, but this classic toy can provide lots of
entertainment for some kids. And it's mess-free!
-Activity Boards and Games
For toddlers and some preschoolers, these activity boards can save
the say. They are the type of boards that are interactive, and some
have sounds and lights and other features. They range from pushing
buttons to hear animal sounds to spinning blocks to create an
adventure. Keep a few specials ones of these for trips with your
young child.
-Magnets
Magnet sets and magnetic games are great for the car; the magnetism
keeps the pieces from falling all over the vehicle. There are also
books available with magnetic characters and boards to go with
them.
3. DVD Player
Okay, maybe this sounds too easy. But many parents swear by their
portable DVD players for long car trips. If you are not the kind of
parent who really approves of a lot of screen time, remember it's
only for one day in the car. Choose DVDs from the library
beforehand if you need something new to watch.
4. Coin Challenge
One idea that some parents have employed with success - especially
if there is bickering or other undesirable behavior going on - is
to give each child a roll of quarters (or whatever coin you're
comfortable with). Each time they make noise, start a fight, or are
engaging in behavior that is unacceptable, they have to give you
(the parent) one of their coins. Whatever coins are left can be
spending money at your destination.

1. Travel Toys
Instead of allowing your children to bring along their favorite
toy from home (although that's fine, too), try having a few toys
that are "travel only." Those toys are only brought out when your
kids are travelling, so even if you travel frequently, there are
still "new" toys for the trip.
2. What Kinds of Toys?
It's true that not just any toy will work well in the car, train
or even plane! But games with lots of tiny pieces, for instance,
are probably not a great idea. But there are some toys that are
more conducive to travel. Here are some suggestions.
Dry-erase boards
These don't have to be just a plain board. There are activity
kits available that come with a dry-erase board and various
transparencies and other fun things you can do with the dry-erase
markers.
Etch-a-Sketch
It's not for everyone, but this classic toy can provide lots of
entertainment for some kids. And it's mess-free!
Activity Boards and Games
For toddlers and some preschoolers, these activity boards can
save the say. They are the type of boards that are interactive, and
some have sounds and lights and other features. They range from
pushing buttons to hear animal sounds to spinning blocks to create
an adventure. Keep a few specials ones of these for trips with your
young child.
Magnets
Magnet sets and magnetic games are great for the car; the
magnetism keeps the pieces from falling all over the vehicle. There
are also books available with magnetic characters and boards to go
with them.
3. DVD Player
Okay, maybe this sounds too easy. But many parents swear by
their portable DVD players for long car trips. If you are not the
kind of parent who really approves of a lot of screen time,
remember it's only for one day in the car. Choose DVDs from the
library beforehand if you need something new to watch.
4. Coin Challenge
One idea that some parents have employed with success -
especially if there is bickering or other undesirable behavior
going on - is to give each child a roll of quarters (or whatever
coin you're comfortable with). Each time they make noise, start a
fight, or are engaging in behavior that is unacceptable, they have
to give you (the parent) one of their coins. Whatever coins are
left can be spending money at your destination.