Stay Calm Car Rides

Keeping Children Entertained And Well-Behaved In The Car

Relationship Advice Expert April Masini

Advice Seeker: Dear April Masini,

My daughter just asked me if I could take care of my grandchildren a few days a week. Of course I'd love to, but I'm worried about the amount of carpooling that's involved. The kids are usually well-behaved, but they can get pretty restless in the car --and when they get restless, they distract me, which can make for an unsafe ride. Do you have any advice for how I can keep my young grandchildren entertained in the car so I can concentrate on driving?

Sincerely,

Grandchildren on Board

April Masini's advice:

Dear Grandchildren on Board,

It's easy for kids to get extremely restless during long (or even short!) car rides. Of course, a restless kid can mean distractions for the driver, so it's important to keep kids entertained while in the car. Whether they're your grandchildren, children, or kids you're babysitting, I have some great ideas for keeping kids entertained.

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April Masini -- nicknamed "the new millennium's Dear Abby" by the media, is author of the best-selling books Date Out Of Your League and Think & Date Like A Man, the two (just released) step-by-step dating and relationship manuals, Ideas for a Fun Date and Romantic Date Ideas, and the critically acclaimed dating and relationship online magazine www.AskApril.com.