Before you leave
Travel resources
Road trips
Keep books, snacks and a few well-timed stops within reach. The best road-trip plan has enough structure to prevent chaos and enough space for an unexpected detour.
Family camping checklist
Shelter, warm layers, lighting, simple food and a dry place for tomorrow's clothes are the essentials. Give each child a small job and a bag they can manage themselves.
Travelling with teenage boys
Let older boys own part of the itinerary. A destination becomes more interesting when they can choose an activity, navigate a leg of the trip or find the next meal.