Macmillan Holdings, LLC. Mighty Mommy, Mighty Mommy's, QDnow, and Quick and Dirty Tips are all trademarks of Macmillan Holdings, LLC. Today I'll be sharing with you some ideas. Mimi B parenting Another great breaktime activity is finding a public school or playground to let the kids burn off pent up energy. We know that nearly every town has a school and whether it's big or little, it gives the family some fresh air and active time. http://mightymommy.quickanddirtytips.com/tips-for-road-trips.aspx?commentid=17934#Comments http://mightymommy.quickanddirtytips.com/tips-for-road-trips.aspx?commentid=17934#Comments Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:40:29 GMT Mighty Mommy parenting I would not recommend taking a 2-month-old on a trip that's going to shake her around at all. Even in a car seat, it's not going to be good for her still weak neck muscles. Your best bet would be to discuss this idea with your pediatrician and see if there are any options or details he can provide. http://mightymommy.quickanddirtytips.com/tips-for-road-trips.aspx?commentid=16934#Comments http://mightymommy.quickanddirtytips.com/tips-for-road-trips.aspx?commentid=16934#Comments Tue, 12 May 2009 00:07:37 GMT jeremiah whitlock parenting I was wondering if there is any danger for a baby of 2 months if traveling on a very bumpy dirt road for several hours. Thanks! http://mightymommy.quickanddirtytips.com/tips-for-road-trips.aspx?commentid=16931#Comments http://mightymommy.quickanddirtytips.com/tips-for-road-trips.aspx?commentid=16931#Comments Mon, 11 May 2009 22:47:15 GMT M parenting Personally, I think books on tape are much better than a portable DVD player, especially on long road trips. Books on tape encourage conversations between the parents and children, while DVD movies are relegated to the back seat.I would suggest that the parents of children between the ages of 6 and 12 go to their local library before a road trip and grab every title they can find on the children's books on tape shelf by Dick King-Smith, especially the Sophie stories. Not only are King-Smith's books fantastic, but Nigel Lambert, the reader for the books on tape productions, has the most wonderful voice for storytelling. I grew up on this stuff, it was a staple of my childhood I intend to share with my family some day. http://mightymommy.quickanddirtytips.com/tips-for-road-trips.aspx?commentid=1470#Comments http://mightymommy.quickanddirtytips.com/tips-for-road-trips.aspx?commentid=1470#Comments Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:18:28 GMT C parenting Hi, I really like your pod cast! (sorry about the comment before) Do you think QDnow will have a babysitting podcast in the future? Since I don't have kids but babysit a lot I think that would be cool. :D http://mightymommy.quickanddirtytips.com/tips-for-road-trips.aspx?commentid=1469#Comments http://mightymommy.quickanddirtytips.com/tips-for-road-trips.aspx?commentid=1469#Comments Wed, 14 Mar 2007 03:16:50 GMT The Mighty Mommy parenting I received this email from listener, Jon. I am posting it as a comment with his permission because it is a wonderful tip he is sharing!"For parents who don't have an in-car video players (either because of thecost, or other objections) books on tape (ord CD) are a great alternative.They're available free from many public libraries. And almost every car hasa cassette or CD player. Our family has listen to the Harry Potter serieson summer vacations over the past few years.It's easy, free, and might even encourage kids to read." http://mightymommy.quickanddirtytips.com/tips-for-road-trips.aspx?commentid=1468#Comments http://mightymommy.quickanddirtytips.com/tips-for-road-trips.aspx?commentid=1468#Comments Tue, 13 Mar 2007 02:05:03 GMT Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:40:29 GMT http://mightymommy.quickanddirtytips.com/tips-for-road-trips.aspx feedback@quickanddirtytips.com (Managing Editor) feedback@quickanddirtytips.com (Webmaster) en-us