Whether it's a few hours to Grandma's house or a multi-day summer vacation, taking the kids on road trips is a rite of passage for parents. Doing it right, however, requires practice and preparation.

Family road trips can be hard. I wanted something to make them more meaningful for my family. Now we embark on a 'Kindness Quest' whenever we travel, aimed at spreading positivity. Our quests involve ...

A road trip is a rite of passage for many American families. It is a time for families to spend hours on end enjoying one another’s company, playing road trip games, seeing new sights, and creating ...

These full-time RV families (including Family of Nomads and RV Family Reno) give their best tips to keep the "are we there yets" to a minimum The Wanderpreneurs Once upon a time, family road trips ...

Back in the olden days of B.C. (Before Children), my wife Colleen and I would often jump in the car and take off for the weekend, plans and planning be damned. These days, though, spontaneity has a ...

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After clocking 25,000 miles on a road trip across the United States with his wife, Nellie, and their two kids, Kina Pickett makes one final stop in Vermont. Visiting the house in Woodstock, VT, where ...

I always plan some kookie stops along our road trip routes. Our whole family really enjoyed stopping at the Unclaimed Baggage Center in TK.Courtesy of Jamie Davis Smith. Our family of six has logged ...

Our family of six has logged many miles on road trips and has had lots of fun along the way. I always prioritize comfort and make sure to have lots of activities to keep kids engaged. I try to limit ...