How To Survive Your Easter Road Trip With Your Kids

The Easter holidays are upon us and many families are gearing up to hit the long road.

It's a chance to enjoy some quality downtime and create memories you can look back on fondly. And while this sentiment is great, we have to be realistic about how nerve wracking travelling with younger kids can be. So before the tantrums and 'Are we there yet' nagging start, here are some tips to keep the kids entertained and happy - and you sane.

Spontaneous road trips often turn out to be the most fun, however, with younger kids, it's best to do some planning. You should map out places where you can stop and stretch the legs, visit the bathroom and grab a bite to eat. If there are interesting places along the route for the kids, add these to your itinerary too.

Opting to leave after lunch or in the early evening is a good idea as it's more likely that the kids will fall asleep at some point, meaning peace will prevail in the car while they slumber. Do consider the safety of the route if thinking of driving at night.

For older kids, you can inform them of any special car rules while on your journey. You can also tell them where exactly you are going this helps build excitement how long the drive will be and when you'll be making stops.