Parenting Pointers: What to Notice When Travling with Kids

Television and movies have used the idea of traveling with kids for many different stories. It can be an adventure to travel with kids and most of the parents who have taken on this challenge have some very entertaining stories. It is enough to scare people off from doing any traveling with kids. It might be easier to wait until the kids are off on their own if you want to travel, but if you do that you might also miss out on some memorable experiences.


The difference between the people who enjoy traveling with their kids and the ones who hate it often boils down to the preparation. If you think about the hurdles that you have to cross before you get to them, it is much easier to get over them. If you do not have a plan, you will usually spend most of your time putting out the fires that the kids are able to start. If you want to have a good trip you should think about what you need to pay attention to when you are traveling with kids. You can easily turn things that the kids might complain about into something that is fun if you think ahead.

Accommodations- If you are planning on spending time in your coleman tent, you need to realize that sleeping on the ground can be uncomfortable for kids. It might be a good idea to have an air mattress to make the tent more comfortable. These mattresses are small and easy to set up. It is also a good idea to have a separate tent for the kids and adults. Sometimes the space will make the trip more fun.

Long Drives To Destinations- If you don’t want to deal with an endless stream of, “are we there yet?”, come up with some distractions on the road. Portable DVD players, games that can be played in the car or a comfortable way to sleep in the car may make the drive to the destination better. Do not expect your kids to do their summer reading while you are on vacation. It is a time for everyone to take a break.

Food- Food is the best distraction for kids. Make the camping food fun and get the kids involved. They can cook a hot dog over an open flame. It does not matter if it is burned, that just adds flavor. Remember to include car friendly snacks and drinks and things that you can easily travel with.

Planning- If you want the kids to feel important, include them in the planning for the trip. Let them choose some of the things they want to do. If that happens, they are more likely to try to enjoy the activities. There is nothing wrong with including a game of hide and seek in the woods. It might be more fun than you think.

Camping is an adventure that can create great memories for both kids and adults. The key rule is to remember that the goal is to have fun and to spend time together. If you do that, the rest will fall into place.