| Summer vacation travel: Pointers
for keeping your children content

Children add @ unique, infectious spir-
it to family travel. They're specialists at
creating memorable vacation moments!
For the farnily vacation, the automobile
is still transportation of choice.

_ Pre-planning means everything to a
_ successful vacation experience, whether
; exploring the beaches close to home,
; traveling to a theme park,-or touring
Civil War battlefields across the Eastern
_ United States, Consider your own chil-

_ dren's. capacities and limitations. --- -

‘An ample assortment of toys, games
and activity materials is a must for
automobile travel: crayons, puzzle
books, cards, storybooks, and small
games are basic,
~ And don’t forget the tape player! An

assortment of children’s tapes is a
must, Among children’s favorites: any
music by Joe Scruggs, like Traffic
Jams from Discovery Toys.

Children of all ages need romp time.
Plan frequent stops to break up the
tedium and help aveid grumpy, unhap-
py children and frustrated adults, Pack

~ a ball, chalk for hopscotch and “rest

stop art,” and a jump rope. Try Sing-

Along Skipper from Discovery Toys, -.
-an adjustable jump-rope with a-booklet

of ecological jump rope songs. And
consider this time a fun part of your
(rip. ..not an interruption.

Be aware of and respect short alten-
tion spans. There’s no need to totally
modify your plans, but consider in

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advance how to handle tired, bored chil-
dren. A small fanny pack for a toddler

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treasures. Add interest at each stop by
suggesting your older youngsters collect
post cards, recording personal high-
lights on the back; a punched hole and
metal ring (available at stationery
stores) will keep their travel journal
together.

Traveling with children enriches the
experience for adults, and brings the
family together. Discovery Toys spe-
cializes in bright ideas for parents and
families. Check the phone directory for
an Educational Consultant in your
neighborhood, or call (800) 426-4777.

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