Are we there yet? If you’re traveling with kids this summer you might hear that a lot! Let’s be honest some kids can sit back, enjoy the scenery and music in the background, and then there are most kids. Kids can be antsy, loud, needy, etc but we still love them so that means we’ve got to take them with us on the adventure. So you’re sitting there thinking how am are my kids gonna sit in a car for three hours to grandma’s, right? Well, I’ve got some tips that might help both you and your children get through the drive without wanting to pull your hair out.

1. Combat boredom by making your own “travel binder.” Fill it with coloring pages, word searches, bingo games, etc, that way the kids will be entertained with a handful of different activities.
2. Another way to fight boredom is technology, whether it be a learning toy, an iPad to watch movies or play games, an iPod to listen to music or even an audible book!
3. Bring lots of snacks! Kids get hungry when they get bored which can easily turn into them becoming hangry/cranky. That’s the last thing you want to deal with on a long trip, so pack a good mix of healthy snacks and a couple of their favorite treats for when they get really antsy!
4. Another fun activity is having a countdown. Kids love countdowns of any kind, so turn it into a game! Give them a time limit and an activity, remind them of how much time they have left and watch them focus on finishing in time! This is perfect because it keeps them entertained, it lets them know how much longer till we are there, and it keeps your drive easy!
5. For when all else fails, prepare a “Are we there yet bag? When you’re coming up on a near breakdown pull out the bag and tell them if they behave they get pick a prize out if it! This will easily buy you another half hour and keep your children excited and entertained with what they might get next

Now that you have a couple tips and tricks on how to keep your children entertained for a long trip, have a fun and safe vacation!