6 Strategies to Make Your Next Family Road Trip a Joy

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For some parents, the idea of a long family road trip brings on feelings of dread. Such excursions have gone awry before, and while they hope this next trip will be different, they’re not optimistic. They picture a lot of complaining and bickering and exhaustion before they even arrive at their destination.

If this sounds familiar, here are some strategies to try the next time your family is heading out on an adventure, whether simply going to Grandma’s house or venturing across the country.

Set Behavior Expectations Ahead of Time

This is an often overlooked step, but sitting your kids down for an open-hearted discussion about what you expect from them and what they can expect from you and the trip you’re about to take can alleviate much aggravation.