How Do We Cope With Grandkids on Road Trip? |
Q: We’re driving more than 400 miles for the holidays, which means at least eight hours on the road. That’s usually OK with us, because we take turns every two hours. One drives while the other naps. However, this year, we’ll have company on our trip, two grandkids, age 4 and 6. How do we keep them occupied, or more important, prevent them from driving us nuts?
A: No guarantee that you won’t arrive at your destination ready for a rubber-walled room, but there are ways to deal with two active kids. First, prepare for the trip. Even if the kids are out of diapers, take along clothing changes and other necessities, just in case you must make a quick potty stop. Put an insulated cold box in the trunk with ice, cold drinks, milk and nibbling foods. |