This TR family likes to travel. Our weekends are filled with jaunts that typically take us at least an hour from home. And about once a month, we can be as far as two or more hours afield.
As typical of most children, Bluey and Plum get quite squirrely if they have to sit in the car for a long stretch. We have various tried and true solutions to keep our kiddos happy during a road trip. But at some point in the journey, everyone needs a break.
We have found that nothing turns around deteriorating moods quicker than some physical exercise. A simple walk down the main street of a town off a random highway exit, an interstate rest area that has a small playground or expansive open fields, or a planned mini-excursion to see a road-side attraction can be just the thing to bring back the smiles.
Surviving an endless journey shouldn’t be the only lasting memory of any adventure. Make the time to take a break. It’ll be worth it!