TRAVEL WITH KIDS

               TRAVELING WITH A TREASURE


It's exactly what it is! Traveling with young kids (and not so young) is like traveling with a treasure. Exciting and wonderful on one hand, and scary on the other. It's just because most of us already organized our lives and activities, play dates and babysitting at home. Just when we get content, we want to kick it up a notch. That's when we get our treasures, and they us, full time. If you have multiple kids - they get each other, often with different personalities. It's not the only thing you are getting. Your spouse is also yours full time.     
Not to worry and panic! These are the best times! Tons of pictures, adventure and laughter. If your kids, like ours, have a personality clash they should engage in different activities at different times. I don't think the idea of siblings bonding on the trip really works. Save yourself the stress and plan ahead. If you are on a road trip prepare yourself for those restless moments. That's when good old "I spy with my little eye " makes a glorious come back. When you are driving in any town look for a playground - it's a great place for kids all ages to get rid of some extra energy and for you to relax a bit.

  OTHER GAMES TO PLAY WHILE    TRAVELING

These are fool-proof  for a car, airport, or being in line in the amusement park. You don't need to bring anything.
Words: someone says a word. Let's say "APPLE". The next person has to say a word that starts with an "e". Let's say  "ELBOW". The next person - "w"- "WATER". Words cannot be repeated.
How many fingers: a game of trust. A number game from 1 to 5. One person hides his hand behind his back with some fingers opened. Another person  tries to guess the number of fingers. It's a game of trust because another person has to be honest not to change the number of fingers.




                                      NO MESS ICE CREAM 


       If you serve ice cream to the kids - do it in disposable cups. All the mess is contained inside.

IMPORTANT REMINDER

now is the time to schedule a physical examination for your children. They will not be allowed to play sports without a doctor's approval!