Moms Talk: How Can You Keep Kids Entertained On Long Trips?

Spending long hours in the car on family vacations can put a strain on children and parents. For growing, active kids, it’s a long time to sit still in a confined space, let alone in close proximity to siblings.

Taking a long flight with children can be even more challenging for parents because it’s a public space, thus increasing the potential for an embarrassing scene to unfold.

What do you your kids enjoy doing on long trips? What entertainment options do you find to be effective and appropriate? Are you going to try anything new or different on this year’s vacation?

Are video games, MP3 players and other electronics the best solution, or are there other, more effective ways to provide entertainment?