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10 Pro Tips for Visiting National Parks With Kids

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No national park in the US is ever the same, and even though there’s no one-size-fits-all guide for visiting every single one in the USA. Between the Family Road Trip team, we’ve visited 57 US National parks so far (you can guess what some of the outliers are!), and whilst some subtle rules do vary by park, there’s definitely a list of tips that applies to each and every one. If you’re planning to visit any national park soon…

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Awesome Road Trip Trivia Games

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Are you tired of always hearing the same chorus of “are we there yet?” every time you are on a family road trip? Whilst a few rounds of eye-spy and nursery rhymes might cut it for road trip entertainment with your under 5’s, as your kids grow older, there are far more exciting and challenging games you can play in the car. One of the best ways to pass the time on a family road trip is by playing…

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50+ Unbeatable Road Trip Toys For Long Car Journeys

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Taking a family road trip soon? Nobody, not even an adult, can sit in a car for hours on end without SOMETHING fun to do! Whilst we have dozens of hot tips for road tripping with kids, simply nothing (other than maybe a good supply of snacks!) will help you through long-distance driving quite like a great selection of travel toys for the car. The best toys for car trips are ideally: Electronics such as small tablets, smartphones, or…

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How To Deal With Kids’ Motion Sickness On A Road Trip

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Kids’ motion sickness usually begins with an upset stomach. A cold sweat, loss of energy, and appetite may follow. Sometimes this progresses to vomiting. Your child might not be able to say how they feel exactly but will demonstrate it by becoming pale and squirmy, then lots of yawning and crying. What Exactly Is Motion Sickness? Any form of movement can cause motion sickness, car sickness in kids being one of them. It occurs when your child’s brain receives…

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Games To Play In The Car With Family

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Got a long drive ahead? Wondering how on earth your going to keep the kids entertained mile after mile? We all know that long hours on the road can be challenging, especially for your littlest passengers. It simply isn’t a family road trip without some games up the sleeve. Family road trips with games are not only fun and exciting, but they also offer many incredible benefits. These benefits include: So, if you’ve got a family road trip ahead,…

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Best Kids Car Seat Trays for A Family Road Trip

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Keep your kids entertained and your car organized on your next family road trip with a car seat tray Are you wondering what a car seat travel tray is and what the fuss is? A car seat travel tray is your tot’s own personal activity area that will keep them entertained and busy during long journeys on a road trip. Jump straight to our favorite trays here A toddler’s attention span is normally short, but it shortens even more…

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Best Podcasts For Family Road Trips

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Keeping families entertained when you hit the road this summer When you’re planning a family road trip, it’s best to have a selection of entertainment available. This not only provides much-needed variety, but it also takes the different ages and interests of your family members into consideration. If you’re like us, you may not want your bub to be glued to their tablet for the duration of the drive, and there are only so many DVDs you can bring…

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Best Audiobooks For Family Road Trips in 2024 – Toddlers to Teens

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If you’re planning a family road trip with children of any age, you know that it’s best to have a variety of activities on hand. Digital versions of books are an excellent alternative to lugging a bagful for each child. However, it’s not always possible to sit and read with your child, especially if you’re in the front driving and they’re in the back. There’s also the dreaded possibility of your child getting carsick due to reading, and that’s…

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30 Classic Family Road Trip Movies You Need to See

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If you are traveling by car this summer and headed to somewhere special, having some good family road trip movies for the kids to watch is the perfect entertainment for the trip. Family road trip movies make great entertainment because they make time go by faster, and they can be watched on tablets, phones, and portable DVDs. The most common ways to watch movies when traveling are probably the tablets and phones, and it works perfectly because they are…

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How Do I Get My Free National Park Pass For 4th Graders?

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Did you know that every American school child in the 4th grade can get there hands on a free entry pass to over 400 national parks and millions of acres of federal lands in the United States? Could you think of a better excuse to take a US road trip than the year your child is turning 10? TL;DR? Jump ahead 4th Graders can simply apply here! Every year, beginning September 1, all kids entering into the fourth grade have…