Family vacation hacks: Reduce your stress levels by following these tips

I’m Alpman Ilker, a professional contractor, muscle and classic car enthusiast, and full-time dad. I love going on long trips with my family. I’d rather do that than anything else. However, I have to admit, it can be very tiring and at times, stressful. Any parent who’s reading will know what I’m talking about.

Because of this, I’ve put together a few tips on how to reduce your stress levels if you’re going on a vacation with your children.

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Food, books, and handheld devices

On a trip, children can get pretty restless, and the constant “are-we-there-yet” can be incredibly irritating especially if you’ve driven for over four hours and you’re tired. However, if you bring along food, books, or handheld devices, these distractions can keep kids off your back, at least until you get to a rest spot, or your destination.

Stop-overs

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While stop-overs may extend your travel time, it beats the monotony of staying inside the car. All of you will have the chance to go down, stretch a little and snack up. Choose stop-over points that are scenic and spacious so kids can release their energy by running around. It lessens their boredom as well.

Car-aoke

When you sense your children are starting to get restless, pop in a CD in the car radio, one with songs that all of you can sing along to. This is good for about 30 to 40 minutes. Remember, it’s all about lowering their energy levels and lessening the boredom. A tried-and-tested Alpman Ilker strategy.

Hi there, my name is Alpman Ilker, and I am a family man from Denver, Colorado. I make sure that I get to spend time with my two children Sarah and Tom, and my loving wife, Susan. I prioritize my family more than my work or my hobby. For more on what I do, visit this page.