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Seriously, Road Trips Don't Have To Be Torture
This past Fall was my first time traveling anywhere further than my local Target since my 4-year-old twins were born. I know, I know, what an exciting life I lead—but frankly, the thought of a long day of travel with kids was so, so daunting to me. So when my husband suggested a 6-hour road trip over Fall Break, I wasn't exactly jumping up and down.
I reluctantly agreed to it and then set about researching the best ways to keep my kids entertained and well-behaved for the long drive. My research paid off, as the road trip was a smashing success. My #1 item that helped with behavior is a book/behavioral tool called: Road Nanny.
It's really hard to correct behavior in the car because you can't "threaten" time out, you can't escape any yelling, and the most you can separate arguing siblings is by a few inches. Road Nanny helped me immensely with making sure my little hellcats were mostly well-behaved.
Why I Love Road Nanny:
Interactive and Engaging: The book is super cute. The illustrations are groovy and adorable. Not only is it entertaining and introduces the concept of Road Nanny in a way kids will understand, but it also provides step-by-step instructions for families to create their own "Road Nanny" before hitting the road.
Gets Kids Involved: My kids are craft-producing machines, so they were super excited to create their own Road Nannies. It also got them so excited for the trip, they actually kept asking if we could leave right away after we finished making our Road Nannies. If you are not crafty, don't worry—these are so easy to make.
Less Stress, More Smiles: Our trips turned from chaos into laughter, silly jokes, and peaceful car rides.
You could probably just make the Road Nanny without purchasing the book, but my kids thought the book was adorable, and it genuinely helped them get excited about doing the craft and hitting the road.
Below are all the items we took on our trip that I enjoyed.
A must-read before any family road-trip! This fun book combines rhyming verse with delightful illustrations for a truly enjoyable read.
Join a mother and her two kids as they go on an exciting road trip. The open road, the adventures ahead, but oh, the inevitable sibling squabbles and restless energy. Discover how they keep the peace and make the journey enjoyable for everyone with a fun behavioral tool called "Road Nanny". This book not only gets kids excited about using their own "Road Nanny," but also provides step-by-step instructions for families to create their own Road Nanny before hitting the road.
Turn your car rides into fun-filled, harmonious adventures!
These kits include special markers that only work on Color Wonder paper, ensuring no marks on car seats or clothing.
These wax-coated yarn sticks allow kids to create shapes and designs, fostering creativity without any mess.
Compact and magnetic versions of classic games like chess or checkers prevent pieces from getting lost during the journey.
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