{"id":1887,"date":"2019-11-19T15:06:17","date_gmt":"2019-11-19T15:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mitchellagy.com\/?p=1887"},"modified":"2022-05-18T17:54:56","modified_gmt":"2022-05-18T17:54:56","slug":"thanksgiving-travel-tips-for-families-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mitchellagy.com\/thanksgiving-travel-tips-for-families-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Thanksgiving Travel Tips for Families with Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"
Some say the \u201cjoy is in the journey\u201d.\u00a0 Whoever said this did not have three young children in their car seats, all wanting something different, and all wanting to know, \u201cwhen will we be there\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Visiting family makes the holidays special, but getting to your destination may not be the most pleasant part of the journey, especially when traveling with young children.<\/p>\n Here are a few suggestions on how to make the drive to grandma\u2019s house a little more pleasant for all involved.<\/p>\n Plan Now for Less Chaos Later<\/span> Bring all the Necessities<\/strong><\/span>
\n<\/strong>The more planning you do prior to your trip, the less chaos you\u2019ll contend with during the trip. If you\u2019re driving, plan where you\u2019ll stop for bathroom, gas and meal breaks.\u00a0 Check your intended route for construction delays and potential inclement weather.\u00a0 Having a GPS available that will show you alternative routes can also be very helpful.<\/p>\n
\nTraveling with children entails taking a lot of stuff. Don\u2019t forget their favorite stuffed animal or blanket and make sure you have enough drinks and snacks.\u00a0 Stock up on healthy snacks like granola bars, fruit and nuts for car rides or flights. \u00a0Take extra in case there is a problem and you are stuck on the road longer than expected. \u00a0Don\u2019t forget garbage bags, baby wipes, and paper towels, to help with the inevitable spill.<\/p>\n