Road Trip Adventure!

5 ways to make the real journey easier

1. Pack a little surprise bag — a few tiny toys revealed one at a time work wonders on a long drive.
2. Play the classics — I-spy, “who can spot the most red cars,” counting cows in the fields.
3. Narrate the window — point out bridges, diggers and animals, and ask what they can see.
4. Bring snacks they can open themselves — small independence wins keep little hands busy.
5. Take movement breaks — a two-minute stretch and wiggle resets everyone.

Some of the best conversations happen in the car, when nobody’s looking at a screen.