Family holidays can be a great experience, and often they form the basis of some of our earliest memories.  For parents, though, getting to and from the chosen destination can be a stressful experience that leaves them exhausted at either end.  Here then are a few tips to help make traveling with children less of a chore: 

1. It isn’t just excitement that causes children to be such a handful when they are headed off on holiday but also the insecurity of being away from their familiar environment.  If your little one has a favorite toy or comforter, be sure to take it along so that he or she feels less stressed.

2. An hour spent traveling might just as well be a year to a child, so avoiding boredom is a must.  Stories, favorite music and travel games all help make the time pass more quickly, and you can find lots of travel game ideas on the Internet.

3. Although typically Mom and Dad tend to occupy the two front seats on long car journeys, consider changing positions if your children are old enough to travel safely and in an appropriate car seat up front.  Why? 

• Children who are bored and seated together are more inclined to take out their frustrations on one another and start squabbling and fighting.

• Being physically closer to them makes it easier for you to give them personal attention and keep them occupied.

• The view from the rear seats can be very limited for little ones, which just adds to their boredom. 

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