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Books, Music and Games to Kids Peaceful on the Open Road
The key to keeping backseat harmony is being prepared. Aside from parents mapping out their course and packing snacks for the kiddos, stocking up on the drive-time activities is essential for a smooth ride. After downloading our road trip games, think up other items that will keep children occupied.- A family sing-a-long is great if everyone knows the words.
Hit the Highway: lilsugar's Downloadable Road Trip Games!
So long backseat wars! lilsugar's got some new downloadable road trip games that moms and dads can print out before they pack the car and hit the highway. From a cool coloring page to Backseat License Plate Bingo and I Spy With My Lil Eye, parents can keep their eyes on the road and put the pedal to the metal while their children entertain themselves on the journey.
When Is It Appropriate to Take Your Child Out of School?
A Brownie troop peddling Girl Scout cookies outside of Sugar HQ in the middle of a weekday sparked this question: when is it appropriate to pull your child out of school? For some parents it is only on rare occasions like to accommodate a family reunion or a doctor's appointment, while other moms and dads allow their children to accrue numerous absences so the family doesn't have to travel during the peak season or to beat weekend traffic on road trips. Growing up, one student in my private school could stay home whenever she wanted if she reimbursed her parents for the missed day's tuition.
Junior Jetset: Eight Tips For Putting Kids to Sleep in the Car
There's nothing like a long car ride home from holiday festivities to tire out your mini me. Tuck your child into his car seat for a restful journey back to your abode. Here are some tips on putting tots and babes to bed while you drive.
A Few Reasons Moms Should Watch The Middle
Patricia Heaton is hysterical as Frankie Heck, a midwest mom of three who tries to make ends meet by selling used cars in ABC's sitcom The Middle. Though the show is relatively new, it already has its share of memorable moments and situations to which any harried mother can relate. Check out a few of my favorites:
- Despite being near-broke and constantly pulled in different directions, Frankie is still head over heels in love her husband Mike.
Download Our Free Games Before Your Thanksgiving Travel!
Is the diaper bag all packed? Before you hit the open road, chug down the tracks or take to the friendly skies with your family, download LilSugar's free and fun printable travel games to keep the kiddos occupied on the journey. - Train Games — an I spy sheet and a train maze will keep your wee ones entertained while they whistle down the tracks.
- Road Trip Games — a cool coloring page and backseat license plate bingo allow parents to keep their eyes on the road and put the pedal to the metal while their kids busy themselves in the backseat.
- Airplane Games — a foldable paper plane and a tray table memory let mom and dad relax while families ride a mile high.
LilSugar's Downloadable Travel Games for Labor Day Weekend!
Labor Day signals an end to Summer, but it doesn't stop the fun! Before you head out for one last hurrah on the open road, chugging down the tracks or taking to the friendly skies with your family, download LilSugar's fun travel games to keep the kiddos occupied on the journey. - Train Games — an I spy sheet and a train maze will keep your wee ones entertained while they whistle down the tracks.
- Road Trip Games — a cool coloring page and backseat license plate bingo allow parents to keep their eyes on the road and put the pedal to the metal while their kids busy themselves in the backseat.
- Airplane Games — a foldable paper plane and a tray table memory let mom and dad relax while families ride a mile high.
10 Hot Summer Movies For Tots
Parents of tiny tots may not dare go on a long adventure without bringing along their trusty DVD player. A lengthy airplane ride or a prolonged road trip can go from disastrous to delightful with a simple push of a button. Families flying the friendly skies or cruising the roads should stock up on this Summer's newest releases for wee ones.
Lil Links: Carla From Scrubs Is Pregnant!
- Scrubs star Judy Reyes is expecting a baby! — Celebrity Baby Blog
- Senator Kirsten Gillibrand fights to make baby products safe — Cookie
- Are your prenatal vitamins nasty? — Momformation
- Make your own Summer ice pops — CafeMom
- Travis Barker and kids rock the red carpet — Celebrity Baby Scoop
- Summer road-trip tips — ParentDish
- Has the economy affected your sex life?
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