How to Entertain Your Kids on Long Car Journeys

Allow the kids to bring along their Gameboy, iTouch or other hand-held game and entertainment consoles. Games have been distracting kids since the beginning of their existence!

It's a sure-fire method to keep children entertained!

Before you know it, they will be so quiet and absorbed in the activity that you'll have to turn around to check if they're still there.

Toys are especially good to take if you have young children. Bring their favorite toys on the trip for them to play with.

Having something familiar with them makes them feel more comfortable.

You can also surprise them with new, interesting toys and let them discover how to use and play with them while you make your way to the desired destination in peace. There are many toys designed specifically to keep children entertained while traveling.

These would make a great addition to your "car trip" arsenal.

Sing-alongs are a true and tried method for entertaining kids when you are traveling on the road. Bring along age-appropriate CDs that feature their favorite classic children's songs and encourage them to sing away to their hearts' delight.

Of course, you can make it even more fun by joining in! Go ahead and belt out your best Mariah Carey impression.

Just be prepared for some funny looks at traffic lights!

If you don't have a built-in DVD player in your car, buying a portable DVD player may be one of the smartest decisions you ever make - especially if you travel frequently with children.

Movie-watching is a surefire method of entertaining children and keeping their focus on something besides battling each other and repeatedly driving you bonkers by asking, "Are we there yet?"

Bring a collection of children's activity books on your trip. These contain things like coloring activities, riddles, games, word puzzles, crafts and the like. It will almost guarantee you hours of peace and quiet, as your kids get involved in these engaging projects.

You can get sticker books, maze books, word puzzle books, spot the difference books, and any kind of fun activity book your kids would enjoy!

Activity books are a Car Journey Winner!

Want the kids to settle down and even be lulled into taking a nap? If you're taking this trip with a spouse or relative that can handle the driving for you, bring along your children's favorite books and read them a story to calm them down.

If you're driving, that won't be possible, of course - but don't worry because there are also children's books on tape or CD that can do the trick.

Listening to stories should make your children feel more relaxed and provide you with some well-needed peace and quiet from your little sweeties.

Road trips with your kids can be bonding, enjoyable experiences for all involved, if you offer viable ways of keeping your little "travel-mates" entertained. With the right tools, long car journey can be a pleasure instead of a pain.