Nothing ruins a long family drive faster than a car-sick kid. Motion sickness happens when the brain gets confused by mixed motion signals from the eyes, ears, and other extremities. Along with a queasy stomach, car-sick kids may break out in a cold sweat, become extremely fatigued, feel dizzy, and ultimately vomit — and no one wants to spend any amount of time trapped in a sour-milk-scented car! Help keep rumbly tummies away with these simple tricks.
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Holiday! The wagon, SUV, or minivan is packed and ready to roll so don't forget these tricks to keeping the kiddos happy (and distracted) while out on the open road.
Nationally, Labor Day travel is projected to be down 13 percent from last year. Still, the highways and byways of the US will be full of families heading home today. Are you one of the many who will be hitting the road?
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"Look kids! Big Ben, Parliament!" Get ready for those Vacationesque family road trips with a music compilation suited to please everyone in the car. Parents won't have to endure hours of Hannah Montana and the kids won't grind their teeth to the tune of Rush if mama downloads some of these top Summer songs onto her playlist. Pretty soon everyone will be singing along and the root tooters in the backseat will be demanding a repeat.
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Whether by planes, trains or automobiles, traveling families have their work cut out for them. In addition to carrying all the essentials, parents must consider entertainment and comfort before jetting off to their oasis. Make for a pleasant trip and avoid any Griswoldesque disasters by heeding some pointers from a well traveled mama.
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With the state of the economy up in the air, families throughout the country are putting their vacation plans on hold until things begin to stabilize. Rather than plan a week-long trip to an exotic locale, many are planning extended weekend getaways to locations within driving distance of home. With this in mind, we are beginning a series called "Wee"kend Getaways, highlighting vacation spots that offer a little something for everyone in your family. First stop is Manchester, VT, located in the southwest corner of the state. First incorporated in 1761, the town offers outdoor activities during each season of the year.
Once when my aunt was queasy in the car and they couldn't pull over, my grandmother passed her hat back for the child to throw up in.
While I've never tried that trick, in a pinch I've caught vomit in my hands, my skirt, a blanket, a box, and a shopping bag.
Unless your tot gets carsick, you probably won't have too many of these situations.
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