NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – The holiday season is a busy time of year, and for millions of people, it means visiting loved ones.
AAA expects nearly one in three Americans to travel this holiday season. But if you have kids sometimes, traveling can be stressful.
If your holiday plans involve a car trip, experts said staying organized can help you reduce your stress. You will want to make sure you have everything you need ready and accessible.
Since gas prices are still low, AAA is expecting more than 100 million people to travel 50 miles or more from home for the holidays. And it expects more than 90 million of them to drive.
This would be the first time this many people have traveled since AAA started keeping record. But if the roads are congested, there are ways to reduce the stress of traveling.
Parents said their best advice is to plan ahead. Stock the car with everything you will need beforehand, so you don’t have to worry about it when you’re heading out the door.
Bring things like books, toys and movies to keep your kids busy. And make sure you keep everything nearby so you don’t have to search for it.
“We have snacks we could grab quickly or toys, something to keep them entertained. I like to talk to them about what we’re doing, what we’re seeing, different places we’re going and it keeps them engaged,” said Yazmin Jason, Creator, Connecticut Mommy Blog
Even if you’re not driving this holiday season, thinking ahead will make travel go more smoothly.