Parenting Magazine reported in its most recent issue (Oct. 2009) that:
The average toddler melts down every 20 minutes.
Uh-oh! I’ve got 2 and we’re embarking on a 6+ hour drive to Virginia on Saturday. Thank heavens for the portable DVD player and the stash of new stuff I’ve got for the kids. I’ve got a backpack for each of them in which I’ve packed a few special snacks as well as various new toys/books picked up online or at the Target dollar spot. I’ve also purchased a few new DVDs so the kids will be watching never before seen movies/cartoons. Not to mention, I purchased them each a new toy for when we arrive at our destination. Hopefully, this will help prevent at least a few meltdowns along the way.
danielle wrote:
Ooh that’s this weekend? Have fun!! From my experiences driving to Pittsburgh, expect to stop at least twice. Even though you just want to get there already. We kept a blanket in the trunk and ate lunch outside both ways. There’s usually a patch of grass somewhere at the rest stop, and a little room to run off energy and stretch little legs when you’re done eating.