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Road Trips with Kids

Family Road Trip San Francisco to Portland (I-5 Itinerary and Tips)

January 15, 2022 by Jennifer @ Highways Ahead
Image of Interstate 5 North in Portland, Oregon with cars moving in all directions and buildings in the background to illustrate a family road trip from San Francisco to Portland.

The drive from San Francisco to Portland, Oregon is both beautiful and diverse. You’ll encounter cities, tiny towns, mountains, and picturesque valleys. A family road trip from San Francisco to …

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Road Trip Activities for Toddlers

January 11, 2022 by Jennifer @ Highways Ahead
Illustration of a toddler sitting in a red car seat drinking a box of juice to illustrate road trip activities for toddlers.

Embarking on a road trip with a toddler in tow can seem intimidating at first. Many, if not most, young kids don’t enjoy sitting in the car for hours. Fortunately, …

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Road Trip Essentials for Kids (Plus a Few Fun Non-Essentials)

January 10, 2022 by Jennifer @ Highways Ahead
Red suitcase with a teddy bear sitting on top to illustrated road trip essentials for kids.

Packing is probably one of the least enjoyable parts of going on a road trip. There are a variety of important items you’ll need to bring, and it can be …

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Potty Training on the Go (From Road Trips to Running Errands)

January 7, 2022 by Jennifer @ Highways Ahead
Public restroom sign attached to the side of a wall to illustrate potty training on the go with a toddler on road trips or running errands.

When out and about with a toddler, potty training on the go can be a bit of a challenge. Fortunately, there’s no need to get stressed. These tips and hints …

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How to Get Kids Exercise on a Road Trip (12 Essential Tips)

January 5, 2022 by Jennifer @ Highways Ahead
Photo of a little girl walking in a park and blowing bubbles showing how to get kids exercise on road trips.

Road trips are a great way to get outside and see the world together as a family. One drawback, though, is that they usually entail long stretches of sitting fairly …

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Going on a Road Trip with a Newborn Baby

January 11, 2022January 4, 2022 by Jennifer @ Highways Ahead
Photo of a newborn baby sleeping in a car seat to illustrate driving cross country with an infant.

As much as I enjoy taking road trips, I wouldn’t recommend driving far distances with a newborn unless it’s necessary. Sometimes there are pressing reasons for a long car trip …

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How to Organize Your Car for a Road Trip with Toddlers

January 3, 2022 by Jennifer @ Highways Ahead
Image of an open hatchback car trunk will suitcases, ice chest, and ball neatly organized showing how to organize your car for a road trip

Determining how to best arrange your car for a road trip is never a simple task. With limited space and a multitude of things to pack, it can be a …

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Scheduling Bathroom Breaks on a Road Trip with Kids (8 Must-Know Tips)

January 3, 2022 by Jennifer @ Highways Ahead
A brown highway road sign showing restroom and picnic area ahead in 1 mile which helps with scheduling bathroom breaks on a road trip.

While bathroom stops are always a bit of an inconvenience on road trips, especially when traveling with young kids, proper planning can make things less stressful for everyone. These 8 …

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Benefits of Going on a Device-Free Road Trip with Kids

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 by Jennifer @ Highways Ahead
Drawing of five kids with a picture of a tablet and cell phone crossed out in the center

Going on a device-free road trip with kids may seem intimidating to some parents at first, but it can actually be a very rewarding experience for the entire family. The …

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About Me

Hi, I’m Jennifer! I love going on family road trips, and I created this blog to share some of what I’ve learned along the way. As a librarian, I’m an avid researcher, and I absolutely….

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