Summer is almost here and that means it’s time to pack up the car and hit the road for some family fun! The perfect time to start is this Memorial Day weekend! But when you have little ones that fun can quickly turn to aggravation if only 20 minutes into the car ride you hear the infamous “are we there yet?” Well, this week we have some tips to help you combat your kiddo’s boredom! I know, I know, you can thank me later, but for now, check out the fun activities and tips below! If you think it is time to upgrade your family ride before you hit the road, be sure to head over to Fiore Volkswagen and we can help you find the right ride for your family’s needs. Already have the perfect Volkswagen for your family? No problem, remember to service your ride before hitting the road! Just head over to our site and schedule a service appointment NOW, and don’t forget to check out our service specials to save big on service this summer! 

• Combat boredom by making your own “travel binder.” Fill it with coloring pages, word searches, bingo games, etc, that way the kids will be entertained with a handful of different activities. 

• Another way to fight boredom is technology, whether it be a learning toy, an iPad to watch movies or play games, an iPod to listen to music, or even an audible book!

• Bring lots of snacks! Kids get hungry when they get bored which can easily turn into them becoming hangry/cranky. That’s the last thing you want to deal with on a long trip, so pack a good mix of healthy snacks and a couple of their favorite treats for when they get really antsy! 

• Another fun activity is having a countdown. Kids love countdowns of any kind, so turn it into a game! Give them a time limit and an activity, remind them of how much time they have left, and watched them focus on finishing in time! This is perfect because it keeps them entertained, it lets them know how much longer till we are there, and it keeps your drive easy!

• For when all else fails to prepare a “Are we there yet bag? When you’re coming up on a near breakdown pull out the bag and tell them if they behave they get to pick a prize out of it! This will easily buy you another half hour and keep your children excited and entertained with what they might get next