{"id":3090,"date":"2021-06-02T15:46:04","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T22:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/box5401.temp.domains\/~gagnonsg\/?p=3090"},"modified":"2021-07-08T02:09:13","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T09:09:13","slug":"the-gagnons-top-7-ways-to-keep-kids-entertained-on-the-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skanvie.hr\/website_58e85257\/planning\/the-gagnons-top-7-ways-to-keep-kids-entertained-on-the-road\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gagnons’ Top 7 Ways To Keep Kids Entertained On the Road"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We get this question a LOT. <\/span>\u201cHow do you guys possibly keep your kids entertained when you are on the road so much, for so long?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>

The answer? It\u2019s complicated, but not impossible.<\/span><\/p>

First, let\u2019s discuss technology. When approaching our first RV Road Trip, I was adamant that technology would NOT be a part of our journey. This was our family\u2019s chance to immerse in nature, enjoy each other\u2019s company, and make our own fun. Annnnnnd, that did work for us on that first trip, BUT that trip was only a week long in duration. Let me tell you – it\u2019s a whole different ball game when you are on the road for months at a time or even an entire Summer, frequently driving 10-15 hours IN A DAY!<\/span><\/p>

Let\u2019s talk technology and devices first. While I am always on the hunt for things to do in the RV that do not involve technology, and you will hopefully find some helpful ideas below, Justin and I are absolutely okay with our kids using technology, within reason, especially on long drive days. While there are obviously many options out there in terms of what devices might best fit your needs, we have found that that most flexible option is a basic smartphone for each of our kids. Justin and I actually had several old phones that are without SIM cards, and we like how they can be used with more functionality than a music player, but not as an actual phone. They are lightweight, and versatile. We keep these devices in a safe in our RV, and only get them out when we have agreed upon the usage for them on a particular drive. Our kids are able to watch a movie on them, play a game, or listen to music, and these activities often really help break up what can be particularly monotonous driving days. Let\u2019s be honest – there\u2019s only so much scenery that kids can take!<\/span><\/p>

With kids ranging in age from 7 to 13, we have compiled a list of our 10 Favorite Road Trip Activities for children.<\/span><\/p>

  1. LISTENING TO MUSIC<\/strong> – Our first suggestion is to listen to music. Our family loves to compile a playlist for each of our road trips, and it\u2019s amazing how those anthems forever remind us of particular trips together. We also really love to play \u201cCarpool Karaoke\u201d to kill time on the road. My kids also have made their own playlists that they enjoy listening to on the smartphones with headphones to pass the time. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    2. AUDIO BOOKS<\/strong> – Download some family-appropriate books ahead of your trip to enjoy along the road. We really like the app, Audible, for downloading books, and also use the Libby app, which accesses audiobooks through our public library. Justin and I have also listened to several adult books together, or separately, using our AirPods.\u00a0 If anyone in your family can tolerate reading while driving without getting carsick (two of my kids can), regular books or books on Kindle are also fabulous ways to pass the time on long driving days. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    3. PODCASTS<\/strong> – Podcasts can also be a fantastic way to pass the time on road trips. Our family favorite podcasts include the following…<\/span><\/p>