The key to having an epic adventure while overlanding with kids is pre-trip planning and preparation like only a parent understands. Parents know that leaving the house with kids under the age of 10 means preparing for plans A and B, but also C through Z. Here are 10 tips for staying five steps ahead of what will keep your kids busy, happy, and stimulated on the road.<\/p>\n
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Cover Photo: Pauline Bernfeld<\/span><\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”60px||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.overlandbound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/patrick-fore-kpz7pVyQY4-unsplash-scaled.jpg” alt=”Young boy catching snowflakes on his tongue in the forest” title_text=”patrick-fore–kpz7pVyQY4-unsplash” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”14px” custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Photo by\u00a0Patrick Fore<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] Rule number one of overlanding with kids? Take regular breaks throughout the day so that everyone stays refreshed and energized. This will also give the kids a chance to explore their environment or just run around and burn off some energy!<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Before heading out, set some rules that everyone needs to abide by while off-roading or camping with kids. Make sure they understand what behavior is expected of them during this time away from home. Remind them that adventures in the Great Outdoors are the best (!) but that they can also be dangerous if they don\u2019t keep their listening ears on.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Even if your kids aren\u2019t reading on their own yet, bring books that are about adventuring in the wilderness. A favorite at our house is \u201cPete the Cat Goes Camping\u201d from the \u201cI Can Read\u201d series (Level 1). There are also a few scavenger hunt card games you can buy before the trip that are a fun way to keep them busy at camp or on breaks from the car.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.overlandbound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/aaron-burden-6jYoil2GhVk-unsplash-scaled.jpg” alt=”Silhouette of young boy reading against a tree at sunset” title_text=”aaron-burden-6jYoil2GhVk-unsplash” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”14px” custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Photo by\u00a0Aaron Burden<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]1. Take Breaks<\/span><\/h3>\n
2. Set Boundaries<\/span><\/h3>\n
3. Bring Books and Games about Adventure<\/span><\/h3>\n
4. Kid-Friendly Supply List<\/span><\/h3>\n