The author said she and her husband (not shown) have always enjoyed road trips. Now they're making sure their three kids take plenty of them.
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My husband and I have always loved long drives and road trips. One of our earliest memories together is driving from Virginia to Ohio after just two months of dating. Yes, we survived and still love road trips.When we had kids, we knew that we still wanted to drive places, and from the time they were little, we'd pack them up in the car and off we'd go.We've definitely had our share of mishaps and trips with an astounding number of potty breaks, or pit stops as we like to call them, but these road trips have also produced memories that we'll remember forever.Our most recent trips included a two-day drive from Wisconsin to Idaho with a one-day stop in Deadwood, South Dakota, a couple of hours to get to Timber Ridge Lodge, and a 12-hour trip from Wisconsin to Ohio. All of these ended up happening within a 35-day period, so at this point, we've pretty much perfected the family road trip.I understand that the prospect of driving with young kids (ours are 5, 8, and 10) for hours upon hours can seem daunting to some, but with the right prep and attitude, I've found that road trips can help kids build stamina, allow them to make their own fun, and give the family a chance to bond in close quarters. Here's how we make sure hitting the road is always a good time in our family of five.
