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Summer Kids Entertainment Tips for Long Trips

Kids entertainment can be a challenge when traveling on long trips during the summer. Traveling with kids is not easy, especially on long trips. As a matter of fact, most kids hate to sit still and be quiet. While, its natural for them to get fidgety, a little advance planning can help you minimize the problem. Here are some kids entertainment suggestions to keep your little ones out of mischief during long trips.

Summer Kids Entertainment Tips for Long Trips

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Kids activities – use playful gadgets

In this era of technology, electronics can be a lifesaver during long trips. You can use gadgets like iPads, hand held video games,and, smartphones to keep your kids amused. Download your kid’s favorite movies, apps, and, music before you travel. If you own a portable DVD player, it can also be a good choice to provide hours of entertainment. But, don’t forget to carry the headphones that fits your child’s ears.

Kids toys – consider non-electronics

Use coloring books and board games to keep your child engaged when the video games get boring or the batteries run out. To encourage their love for books, you may also pick a few story books that suits your child’s reading level. Another interesting idea would be to get your hands on a travel book about your destination that is meant especially for the kids.

Kids activity ideas for snacking

Nothing makes a child misbehave more quickly than a rumbling tummy. So, pack a few of your kid’s favorite transportable snacks to keep him busy and entertained. If you are traveling by plane, you may not be allowed to carry your preferred snacks and drinks through the security checkpoint, but you can buy them at the gift shop near the gate. Even if you will have to pay a little extra, it will be worth the cost to keep your child busy on board.

A lucky dip – goodie bag for rewards

Use a small gift bag to reward your kids for being good during the trip. Stock up little toys or treats and wrap them individually. Every hour or so, allow your child to pick one item from the lucky dip for displaying good behavior. Depending on the length of your trip, you can alter the time.

Traveling long distance with kids can be bothering, even with the most disciplined children. A little advance planning and preparation will not only save you a lot of stress but will also make your kids much happier.

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  1. Andi-Roo (@theworld4realz) says

    June 11, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    Some great tips here! I especially liked the suggestion to get destination books for my daughter to read on the way there. We plan to camp throughout Florida this summer, so I’m sure I can find something right up her alley. I’d never have thought of that myself, even though I’m the book maven in our family, so THANK YOU! And prizes for good behavior — GENIUS! I’ll probably do one reward per day, since she is 8 and hourly would get ridiculous at that age IMO, but wrapping them individually — holy moly, I can’t wait to get started on this! *LOVE* this post!!! 🙂

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