Everyone spent time doing their homework as they studied the maps of their driving route, developed a sense of the distance and time it would take, noticed what states they would pass through, decided what to pack, and made lists of the historic sights they wanted to visit. It promised to be a fabulous learning experience. This was not exactly the answer she had hoped for. Jane lightened up a bit as a big smile appeared from ear to ear. It seems clear that you cannot make quality time happen no matter where you go or how much money you choose to spend.
Quality time seems to quite naturally blossom out of the quantity time of just being together.
So, wherever you decide to go, keep expectations reasonable, actively involve the kids in the planning of the vacation and consider reviewing tips that have worked for other families. Let go of the guilt and pressure associated with perfection. Here are a few practical tips that may help you avoid many of the frustrations and irritations that can arise while vacationing with young children. Check out some of The Pocket Parent's vacation web links.under our Cool Links in the index. Look at all the pictures and talk about all the options.