Any suggestions for keeping the kids happy in the car on long drives?
The list above for things to pack for flights all apply, but, with the freedom of having more room, there are a few more things you could consider, such as: • A portable DVD player • Travelling trays that act as a table top on your child’s lap • Children’s laptops are common these days and a offer many activities for children to wile away the hours on • A variety of their favourite CDs to listen to • Try to leave just before the children are due to have a sleep or try travelling early in the morning on in the evening, if you are comfortable doing so. • Playing games such as I Spy, Memory Game, Chinese Whisper and Spotto are all goodies that seem to last through the generations. Try putting your own touch to them by making things run through the alphabet or be a certain colour. Remember to stop every two hours to have a stretch and to give the kids a quick run around. Good for you and good for the kids.
