Travelling with young children in the car for extended periods is often very challenging and very distracting for the driver.
Here are some tips for making the journey easy
- Toys
Children love toys that can keep them busy. Cars, dolls, mirror stickers, a car mirror, or even a mini steering wheel
- Books
All children love books, and various books could assist for short periods.
- Colouring in books or plain paper and crayons
While most children love to draw and colour, some need some motivation. Asking children to draw what they see on their travels or asking them to draw a picture of someone they will see when they arrive is a great way to keep them busy.
- Snacks
Nothing keeps children busy quite like snacks. But make sure the snacks are light and varied.
- Liquids
Water or juice is essential to keep on hand while travelling.
- Play games
Children, young and old, love playing games with their families. Ask children to keep an eye out for birds, trucks, or even blue cars. Then allocate points and praise the children for spotting. Playing Eye-Spy is an oldie but a goodie and will keep everyone entertained. Create some of your games and ask the children to create the rules; you will be surprised at how the rules will evolve during the games.
- Stop along the way
Travelling can be a wonderful family experience, but remember to stop and enjoy the little things. This will break up the journey and give families a chance to spend quality time together.
We wish you all safe travels during the 2022/2023 Festive Season; return to us happy and healthy.
