Summer is the time when many families venture out from their home on the ever popular vacation. If you are planning amily vacation far from home with children, preparation is key to having a great time. First, pack light. You don't want to spend half your vacation lugging suitcases to and fro. Even teenage girls can pack light if they know that they will be carting their own luggage around. Check to see if the place you are going has washing machines just in case the need arises.
Second thing to consider is planning age appropriate activities for each child during the trip. Whether you are going by plane, train or automobile, the children will have down time. Better that they have something to do rather than annoy you.
Third suggestion is to pack snacks. I have learned from experience that this is best down by setting out a variety of food and drink options that I don't mind having in my car and letting them pick what they want. I keep the snacks separate in baggies with each child's name on it to prevent arguements down the road. Operative words in this sentence are "I keep". I hold on to the snacks to prevent gorging early in the trip and starving at the end.
Hope these few tips help make your next family vacation a little more restful for you. Not very likely though.
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