keep them occupied, you spend more time with them and enjoy their company and listen to what your kids have got to say

In car d v d player/players on the back of the front seats keeps children entertained on longer journeys

Don't

Just put on Classic FM to relax them and they will sleep all the way. It works with our little one!

Always bring wet-wipes!

a mix of CDs e.g different music and stories - they can get engrosed in them and talk to you about them - rather than hours of DVDs

Hang some lavender from the rear view mirror to create a relaxed atmosphere.

picnic

Let little ones travel in their pyjamas, so if they are sleeping when you arrive, you can lift them into bed without waking them again!

Make a list for them to spot along long journeys eg.boat, cow, etc keeps thier mind occupied so no need to use food to occupy them.

do a lucky dip bag full of treats and small games to do on journey, let them pick one every 15-30 mins depending on how long the journey is.

Should not be more than two kids, they must be wearing a sit belt or some sort of enhancer

always have some thing to entertine them

not to give a travel-sick prone child any dairy based food prior / or on a journey as this brings on sickness for sure!

having a 4 & 8 yrs old child I changed the old taditional games like I-spy by using colours or shapes & both enjoy this!

make sure kids are involved in conversations and also keep them hydrated adequately during the journey!