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 | CREATING A TRAVEL KIT |  |
- pens, pencils, and crayons
- coloring books and drawing paper
- travel games
- favorite toy or stuffed animal
- books (picture or reading, depending on age)
- pillow and blanket
- Ziploc bags for storing small items
- plastic trash bags for wet clothes and garbage
- healthy snacks (dried fruit, nuts, etc.)
- bottled water or juice
| FLYING WITH CHILDREN | |
- bring snacks in pre-packed ziploc bags
- give your infant a bottle to suck to reduce ear pressure
- bring a bag of toys, coloring books, etc. to keep kids occupied
- bring wet wipes, a rag, and a change of clothes for your kid
- request an aisle seat for easy access to the bathroom
- try not to sit in a middle or window seat with a fidgety child
| KEEPING BUSY IN THE CAR | |
- play the alphabet game
- name all of the US states
- count license plates from other states
- make up a story (each person adding the next sentence)
- create a list of things your kids want to do when they arrive
- let your kids follow your route on the map
- avoid competitive games to fend off hurt feelings
| LONG TRIPS -- AVOIDING THE CRANKIES | |
- avoid long periods trapped in the car
- make frequent stops to stretch and walk around
- plan interesting sights at regular intervals along the trip
- plan plenty of down time playing in the pool or at the hotel
- let your kids help plan the trip, picking their own stops
- set clear boundaries (about restaurants, budget, etc.)
| PROTECTING YOUR KIDS | |
- pack plenty of ice and water, especially in hot weather
- buy personal battery-operated fans to avoid heat exhaustion
- give each kid a pair of sunglasses to stave off headaches
- pack a first aid kit with bandages and basic children's medications
- never leave kids alone in a parked car, even with windows down
- keep an eye on kids at rest stops
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"Ramona Creel is a modern Renaissance woman and guru of simplicity -- traveling the country as a full-time RVer, sharing her story of radically downsizing, and inspiring others to regain control of their own lives. As a Professional Organizer and Accountability Coach, Ramona will help you create the time and space to focus on your true priorities -- clearing away the clutter other obstacles and standing in the way of that life you've always wanted to be living. As a Professional Photographer, Ramona captures powerful images of places and people as she travels. And as a travel writer, social commentator, and blogger, she shares her experiences and insights about the world as we know it. You can see all these sides of Ramona -- read her articles, browse through her photographs, and even hire her to help get your life in order -- at www.RamonaCreel.com. And be sure to follow her on Twitter and on Facebook."
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