Roadtrip Tips for Families
Roadtrip: The mere word is enough to strike fear in the hearts of parents everywhere.
Long stretches in the car. Short stretches stretching.Fly-by-night dining. Last minute beach- or lake visits. Lots of last-minute wet stuff to find a place for. How can a parent prepare for such an onslaught of, well, unpredictables? These three basic rules of the road can help. 1 Pack Essential Supplies.Pack the following:-- An extra set of clothes. Per child. Pack sneakers, socks, extra shirts and jackets for you and your kids. You never know when the weather will turn nasty or when you might want to take an unscheduled hike. Always have a spare set of clothes on hand for small kids. Spills can ruin any outing. -- Cosmetic kit. Include a fingernail file, Chap Stick, a hair brush, pony tail holders. That keeps you from having to lug it all in your handbag. 2 Prepare Proper Paperwork.Including:* auto manual * auto membership club information and phone numbers * gas cards * insurance cards and information * registration. 3 Carry a Mobile First-Aid Kit.Be sure it includes:* adhesive tape * antiseptic wipes or ointment, burn ointment, and hydrocortisone cream * bug spray * emergency contact list (just in case your babysitter is driving when an accident occurs. Include mobile numbers for you, the names and numbers for the doctor, the orthodontist, and even the veterinarian if you bring the dog along on most outings.) * first-aid manual with CPR instructions * instant cold packs * Over-the-counter medications such as kids' Tylenol or Motrin and aspirin (not for anyone under 12, however) * prescription medications (store what you or your kids might need if you get stuck unexpectedly, including inhalers for your little athletic asthmatic, in childproof containers.) * sterile gauze * stretch bandages * sunscreen * tweezers for bee stings or splinters Finally, complete your emergency kit by storing a `Send Help' sign nearby. You can buy these almost anywhere.  Custom Search Carpool Survival Tips
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Carpool Survival Tips
Back-to-school means back to carpools. These
carpool survival tips
can help you keep the sane in the school year ahead.
To Eat or Not to Eat
on the Road?
There are plenty of good reasons to chow down on the road - and plenty of good reasons not to. How do you decide? These
tips for deciding whether eating on the road is right for you
can help.
Garage Chores
for Kids
Summer brings with it important seasonal chores - such as cleaning the garage. What can you reasonably expect your child to do alone or help you with? The
garage chore guide by age
can help.