Evening star., 1935-06-29

ney is a nightmare for them in their
anticipation of the advent Of some
such visitor.
Other children cannot bear to stay
still for long periods of time-their
limbs actually become painful from
inactivity. and their restlessneSs is
largely an effort to ease the ache.
Some children sleep for hours-others
are discouragingly wide awake, and
bursting with so questions to the min
ute. There are certain juvenile minds
that take great interest in the pam
Drama being unfolded outside the cars
windows-there are others who have
no such amusement.
For all OF these varied types par
snts must make some provision for
elleviating the strain Of long jour-
ney. A little thought and planning
ahead of time will do much to make
the trip pleaSanter for both children
and erown-ups
IF the children are very small-ba-
bies. In fact-much of the time can
be spent sleeping in one of the little
automobile hammocks that have proven
a boon to road-minded parents In re-
rent years. when my children were
tiny there we're no such conven-
fences. The family clothes basket
had TO suffice, which, of course, let
the babies in for a lot of jouncing.
that the hammock prevents.) Cool
clothing, lots of talcum powder, bot
tie of cool water, and the usual milk
supply should be enough to keep this
age in complete contentment and a
calm state of mind.
Next comes the more difficult stage
children OF ages between 2 and s..
They are not old enough to take prac-
tical or helpful interest in the road:
outside scenes flash by too quickly
for their unfocused eyes: and the
whole session is boring and cramped
for them. They like the baby, need
an ample water supply, and they also
derive pleasure and interest from
small box Of very simple picnic lunch
bread and butter sandwiches,
wrapped individually; covered bowl
Of cooked fruit, some sweet crackers
and a thermos of cool milk. If this is
all packed in little lunch box, or tiny
suitcase. with one or two surprise toys,
wrapped and tied separately-the chill
dren will get a great deal of fun and
amusement untying. unWrapplng,
guessing and, afterward, playing with
tho tovs and the hoYes
NUPPLY one or more small pillows.
for the comfort of those young ones
with tendency toward sleep, an
occasionally stop by the roadside. in
a shady spot, and let them stretch
their legs a DIT. 1t is also gJod to
vary the monotony by changing places,
and letting the children ride in front
with Daddy for while
From to IL is also a diff
cult age to please while motoring.
However, there are more possibilities
for amusement. Fol- instance. there
are games like counting the number
Of white horses seen from opposite
sides of the carat the next stop
the numbers may be compared, and
the child who has seen the most ami
mails OF this variety from either the
port or the starnoard side, wis an
ice cream cone. The same method
may be employed with signboards
advertising certain makes of gasoline;
filling stations may be counted In the
same manner; in fact, almost any
thing may be utilized as game
fouL dation. Tinted glasses. produced
unexpectedly, will vary the aspect
Of the scenery, and great fun may be
mad through comparing colors with
and without The spectacles.
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THESE children, too, may like pic
mic lunch, erd surprise packages
they certainly will want water and
they must have a chance to exercise
q bit. Turn the car into an invit-
ing side road, and let the children
play tag, or, II they have brought
along . skipping rope, let them use
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