charge up the portable dvd players

Squabble boards - a piece of cardboard to separate the kids when they start to get restless.

Ensure children have been 'fed and watered' before leaving. Lay down some travel rules before leaving.

leave them at home

Be prepared to sing a lot ! have a box of favourite toys and healthy snacks, ensure everyone is comfy, pack your patience and good humour !

Break up the journey.

Lots of games and magazines!

Take lots of fun car games to keep them occupied

Pack bottles of drink and snacks to save money at service stations, buy some puzzle magazines, an a portable dvd player!

Take plenty of games to keep them occupied

Dont wear coats too @#$%bersome.Have plenty of cds to suit different ages

Keep plenty of games and ideas at hand to keep the kids amused! For example snooker cars, eye spy and first one to spot....!!

Car snooker - or how many yellow cars can you see

playing eye spy

Take plenty of singalong cd's

Make sure they are well fed and watered and have plenty to entertain them.