“Are we there yet?” Every parent and adult who has ever traveled with young children has heard that phrase. Whether flying to an exciting vacation destination or riding in a car, bus or train to see their favorite grandparent, kids often get impatient with the “enjoy the journey” part of the trip.
To help make your next journey with young children a little easier, we at North Coast Organic have put together this list of travel ideas.
Get sticker books, books or games just for the trip.
When young children have something different to play with, they are usually more engaged. Getting something just for the trip, whether it’s a new purchase or gifted from a neighbor or friend, you’ll want to keep it under wraps until the trip begins. Then, bring it out as soon as you are seated in the car or plane.
Reusable sticker books may be a great option because they are small enough to be easily carried onto a plane. And, you can sometimes find sticker books that help build excitement for your destination. Going to the beach? Get an ocean animals sticker book. Going to the zoo? Purchase a zoo animals sticker book. A reading book that your child will enjoy is also a terrific idea for children of nearly every age. Magnetic board games are another option, since they can provide hours of entertainment, and the pieces are less likely to get lost. There are numerous travel board games available.
Help your children pay attention to the scenery.
One of the best ways to help children notice the scenery outside your car is to play a competitive game involving what they see. Driving through the Northwest? How many birds can they count in an hour? Driving on the Interstate? How many different state licenses can they find? Come up with you own idea of something to count, based on what’s going by your windows. The whole family can participate in this activity, except perhaps the driver, resulting in hours of entertainment. Bring along paper pads and pencils, so you can keep score.
Take along a tablet loaded with apps for kids.
If your child is old enough to manage a tablet, one that is loaded with kid-friendly apps may be all you need. Many kid-friendly apps are designed for children as young as kindergarten. Today’s apps can deliver educational content, fun games and kid-oriented videos. If you’re a parent who worries about your kids accidentally stumbling across inappropriate shows or movies when they search, you can install apps that deliver nothing but kid-friendly video content.
Bring along healthy, non-sugary snacks.
We all know that sugary snacks and beverages can make kids hyper-active, which in a confined space like a car or airplane is never a good idea. We at North Coast Organic make healthy snacks and beverages that kids love, and they are perfect to take along on your trip. Our fruit + veggie pouches are delicious and nutritious and need no refrigeration, so you can take them with you wherever you go. They come in three flavors that both kids and adults love. We also have other apple sauce pouches in both our classic flavors and probiotic line. Probiotics are known to keep our bodies happy and regular when traveling which will decrease the risk of travel fatigue. We call that a win-win!
Wherever you are going with young children, we wish you safe and happy travels!
Where to buy North Coast Organic products
If you’d like to purchase our apple sauces, juices, ciders, vinegars, fruit + veggie pouches and other products, we invite you to check out where North Coast Organic is sold at markets and grocery stores near you.
North Coast Organic apple products are made in Sebastopol, CA from certified organic apples. They contain no added sugars, preservatives, colorings or flavorings.
