Comments on: list of steps to traveling alone with children

By: Coach Jenn

Coach Jenn — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:24:40 +0000

I love this list and the Rule of 5's. I had never heard of it. Here is one of my 5 comments for today. Cheers! Coach Jenn´s last blog post..How Much Do I Eat to Lose Weight?

By: Bridget Smith

Bridget Smith — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:42:06 +0000

A GPS might be helpful. Don’t overrely on it, also have some backup maps, but I find it takes some of the stress out of driving away from home.

Our family travel mantra is, “The Smith Family Sticks Together”, of course my kids are 10, 4 and 5 so that’s pretty crucial.

Lorraine over at Keeps Me Smiling http://www.keepsmesmiling.blogspot.com/ has some great tips on how to build your own busy kit. She also sells pre-made ones. You might want to check them out for your younger kids.

I make an eight hour one day road trip every year. Custom CD’s are my salvation. You trip would require plenty, but it might be worth a try. My more technically competent friend loads her ipod shuffle. Here’s a play list to get you started http://tinyurl.com/c74y2y
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Have fun and the best of luck to you! Still trying to decide if I’m brave enough for a multi-day roadtrip.

-Bridget

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By: Robyn

Robyn — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:31:10 +0000

Since you’ll be driving on your own, engage this children as navigators too! See my blog post on how it helped me stay sane for a five hour drive, just me and Little Buddy! Sounds like what you need! Enjoy
http://ourhomeschoolhome.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-to-survive-five-hour-road-trip.html.

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