Many people will say that kids and cars don’t really go together – especially when it comes to longer road trips, so it’s not always something that most parents are going to be falling over themselves to put themselves through for the day, however, it’s sometimes necessary to get in the car for a longer drive with the kids, and like everything else, it really doesn’t have to be the most stressful thing on the planet, so in this post we’re going to share with you some tips on how to make the most of a road trip or even just a longer car journey with kids so that it can hopefully not be as stressful as it could be if you weren’t ready for it.

Make sure your paperwork is in order:

Whilst we’re certainly not suggesting that you need to bring every piece of paperwork related to your car, such as your extended car warranty or other things, you’d also be surprised to learn just how many people go on long road trips and forget essential items such as their driver’s license, or other things they might need if they were to get stopped, and it’s certainly stressful enough if you were to be stopped whilst traveling on your own, but if your kids are there, then it’s just even more hassle and is absolutely something that can be avoided, so making sure you have your paperwork in order before you set off and perhaps keeping it in your glove compartment is a good idea.

Bring plenty of snacks and drinks:

Snacks and drinks are always a good idea when going somewhere by car because it’s not so easy to just pull over if someone is hungry or thirsty since there aren’t always going to be places to stop, and even when there are places to stop, they’re generally overpriced and not very healthy, so bringing some stuff to keep everyone happy during the trip is a good idea – especially with children since it will be easier to keep them happy when they’re able to eat and drink when they want.

Bring entertainment:

Whilst car journeys aren’t the most exciting things on the planet for anyone, they’re especially boring for children, and unlike adults who can cope with this and even pass time by looking at the scenery out the window or enjoying some music, children really need a bit more to keep them occupied, so bringing things like coloring books, toys and even an iPad with some movies loaded to it for them to watch will truly be a savior for everyone involved.

Plan for stops along the way:

Depending on the length of the car journey, it’s likely going to be necessary to stop at least once or twice – if you’re alone you can typically get away with not stopping, but with kids, it’s near impossible, so making sure you factor this into your journey time is a good idea and will make things less stressful when you’ve already planned for it.