If you’ve ever tackled a loooong drive with children, you know there are just two options: Find engaging ways to pass the time, or submit to a soundtrack of “Are we there yet?” and “I have to go to the bathroom!” Shoving a tablet into your kids’ hands might seem like the obvious solution, but even Peppa Pig will only distract for so long.
Fret not — we tapped real moms for their cleverest ways to keep kids occupied for hours (and hours and hours). Even better, the Ford Escape is packed with safety features—such as Intelligent 4 Wheel Drive and Forward Collision Warning—to give you peace of mind while hitting the open road. (Peace of mind from the kids squabbling in the backseat not included!)
- Turn your backseat into a movie theater.
- Pack a treasure chest.
- Bring kid-friendly audiobooks.
- Download versatile apps.
- Turn snacking into an activity.
- Try road trip Bingo.
- Play (fun) educational games.
- Plan pit stops in advance.
- Become a traveling band.
- And when all else fails, keep a surprise bag of toys handy.
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