| A major problem for many parents is how to | | | | However, it can mean twice the noise and |
| occupy their child when they travel. It can be | | | | distraction for you, as well as added responsibility. |
| great to be on a family vacation, but it can be a | | | | So, that's a decision that you shouldn't make |
| nightmare getting to wherever it is you're going | | | | hastily. |
| on that vacation. Here are some tips to help. | | | | If you are traveling with only one child, how to |
| First of all, if you have more than one child, they'll | | | | amuse that child depends on how old they are. |
| often amuse each other. Just give them a small | | | | Young ones might like soft music or coloring |
| tray and a deck of cards or other small games | | | | books and crayons. Older ones might enjoy word |
| that they can play in the back seat. Another | | | | games, such as making sentences out of the |
| option would be to give them some sort of | | | | letters on license plates of passing cars. |
| contest such as asking them who can find the | | | | Teenagers are another story entirely. They might |
| most blue cars in an hour. | | | | enjoy playing their hand-held video games or |
| If you only have one child, you might want to | | | | playing on a laptop computer. So, regardless of |
| invite one of their friends along. It can be a great | | | | what age you're dealing with, there are ways to |
| source of fun for them to vacation with a friend. | | | | make travel fun for kids. |