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Traveling with Kids can be easy

Are you traveling with your children this summer? Unless you are taking a magic carpet, you will need to find fun and creative ways to entertain your children. Parenting in a minivan can get tricky but it can also be fun.  Read Tips for Traveling with Kids  for 5 great road tested ways to make the most out of your next family vacation. Whenever you are traveling with kids, you will need to plan ahead. There are numerous options for entertaining your children while you are driving. Here are some of our reader's favorite ways:

1. Go Paint!  Paint on the fun themed tablets without the mess of traditional paints. Go Paint won't paint on the car or on your child!

2. Color Wonders Markers: Just like Go Paint, Color Wonders is a great option for any budding artist on the go. No Mess and great paper make this an ideal option for cars or planes.

3. DVD Players: Portable DVD systems make entertaining your child easy and no hassle. Just make sure that you pack enough DVD variety to satisfy any mood they're in.

4. Car Bingo: Just like the old days, this old favorite is still a crowd pleaser. You can find car bingo cards in any novelty toy store or game shop.

5. Books: When you've had enough of the noise. Try cracking a book. Older children can catch up on their summer reading materials, while younger children will love being read to. Hit the library for new books they haven't seen before prior to your trip.

Traveling with kids can be a rewarding experience and you can build bonds with your children along the way. Most people dread traveling with their kids, but if you plan ahead it can be a great experience. Try these tricks for traveling with kids and your next family vacation will be a great one. Or email us with some tips of your own and we will include it here! Any way you find time to spend with your children is time well spent!

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