Keep Kids Comfortable on the Road

• Make sure each kid has a small pillow and blanket, especially one from their own room that will be familiar and soothe.
• Try to avoid putting any items, especially luggage, under their feet. 
• Stop often so the kids (and the parents) can get a chance to stretch their legs. 

Keep the Kids Nourished on the Road

• Pack a cooler with bottled water, diluted juice and other non-soda drinks.
• If you will stop, try to find places that offer healthy kids' meal options. 
• Eat a good meal before you set off on the road so you won't need food again for a while.

Keep the Kids Entertained on the Road

• Play kid car trip games. 
• Bring a mix of entertainment items for each kid . 
• Consider giving each kid their own travel gadget, if it's affordable, such as music players and DVD players. 
• Bring CDs of music the entire family can enjoy to play on the car stero system.

Don't Push Kids on the Road

• Don't do long stretches at a time.
• Plan regular (and frequent) stops to visit the rest room. Kids
• Start early, stop early.