Travelling with children can be a real challenge for exasperated Mums and Dads as boredom, hunger, loo breaks and calls of "are we there yet?" make them feel like the journey will never end.
To make journeys more bearable why not start by following these simple tips from parenting expert Dr Claire Halsey:
Before your journey agree the rules for harmony in the car, such as "Stay in your seats, use a quiet voice, share nicely and don’t hit or hurt others."
Be clear about the rewards for children who stick to the rules and quick to praise them when they’re doing well.
Put plenty of thought into a variety of in-car entertainment, plan regular refreshment stops to keep you alert and let children run off some energy as well as getting that all important toilet break.
Misbehaviour in the car can be both distracting and dangerous so if squabbling breaks out be prepared to find a safe place to pull over so you can remind children of the in-car rules and calm the situation.
Admiral has also developed the Family Fun Journeys Podcast to help make your journey a pleasant one with games such as I Spy, Pick That Sound and Guess The Language. Voiced by Nickelodeon’s Laura Hamilton, it gives kids a step-by-step guide to playing these games and encourages them to interact with the Podcast and each other. There are even some songs on there for everyone to sing along to!
Also, on this page you’ll also find some great games and colouring templates to download as well, so what are you waiting for? Now there’s no excuse to put off that long journey with your kids!
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