5 Ways To Make Your Next Family Road Trip More Entertaining
Family road trips have long been a way to bond with those you hold dearest to your life, and family bonding is just as important now as it has ever been. In the wake of the global pandemic, taking to the open road seems like a super appealing way to get the family out of the confines of the house.
Before you start to fret about adding more confinement in the car by going on a road trip, take the time to think creatively. Start now by reading through a few ways to make your next family road trip more entertaining.
Use snack time to teach
There are always teachable moments in life, and there’s no reason why you couldn’t make snack time a teachable moment on your next family road trip. Teach your kids how manufacturers use nitrogen gas to keep the crunch in their chips.
Talk about the road trip their food has before ever making it to their plate. The unusual environment will make the knowledge more memorable and hopefully more lasting.
Brush up on some old games
There comes a time when electronics just don’t hit the spot for entertainment, and there’s more bonding to be found when the whole family is engaged. Bring out the old road trip game log from your childhood, and let your kids in on some retro fun.
Try teaching your kids the glory of a good game of “I Spy.” Play a game of round robin, license plate scavenger hunt, punch bug, or 20 questions to help facilitate family interaction, laughs, and subsequent smiling memories.
Charge up the devices
There’s definitely merit in all the entertainment technology has added to today’s mundane moments. Make sure you charge up all the entertainment devices before hitting the road, and give your kids time to game out or scout their friends on social media while the miles pass.
Have a good playlist at your disposal
Music is arguably the best part of a great road trip, so make sure you work up your best possible road trip playlist before leaving the house. Take the time to download your playlist too, so connection issues don’t end up spoiling the fun along the way.
Plan an unplanned pit stop along the way
You may find that even after all measures have been taken, the road is just too long to endure without interruption. Plan ahead for those unplanned moments.
Check out what the road has to offer along your travel route, and choose a couple of different possibilities to break up the monotony of the trip. If the kids are getting restless, you may want to stop at a petting zoo or novelty shop for kicks.
