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EPISODE · Mar 15, 2026 · 40 MIN

Surviving Road Trips with Kids...without electronics

from Designed for Adventure: Family travel, parenting, and practical life stories · host Ellie Sewell

Road trips with kids don’t have to mean screens, tablets, and constant “Are we there yet?” In this episode of Designed for Adventure, we’re sharing practical ways to survive — and even enjoy — road trips with kids without relying on electronics.From classic car games to creative activities and simple planning tricks, we break down how to keep kids engaged, reduce stress, and turn travel time into part of the adventure. Whether you’re heading to a weekend getaway or a long family vacation, these ideas will help you create fun memories on the road while keeping everyone entertained and sane.In this episode, we cover:Why we never take a tablet on a road tripWhy letting your kids be bored is okaySimple car games kids can playToys that have worked and haven’t workedHow to make the journey feel like part of the adventureIf you’re planning a family road trip soon, this episode will give you practical ideas to make the drive smoother, calmer, and a lot more fun.🎧 Follow Designed for Adventure for more tips on traveling with kids, making meaningful family memories, and finding adventure in everyday life.If you enjoyed the episode:• Follow the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes • Share it with a friends and family• Leave a review—it really helps the show growConnect with us on Facebook at Designed For Adventure Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DvzPAtcry/On Instagram at @DesignedforAdventurePodor e-mail us at [email protected]

Road trips with kids don’t have to mean screens, tablets, and constant “Are we there yet?” In this episode of Designed for Adventure, we’re sharing practical ways to survive — and even enjoy — road trips with kids without relying on electronics.From classic car games to creative activities and simple planning tricks, we break down how to keep kids engaged, reduce stress, and turn travel time into part of the adventure. Whether you’re heading to a weekend getaway or a long family vacation, these ideas will help you create fun memories on the road while keeping everyone entertained and sane.In this episode, we cover:Why we never take a tablet on a road tripWhy letting your kids be bored is okaySimple car games kids can playToys that have worked and haven’t workedHow to make the journey feel like part of the adventureIf you’re planning a family road trip soon, this episode will give you practical ideas to make the drive smoother, calmer, and a lot more fun.🎧 Follow Designed for Adventure for more tips on traveling with kids, making meaningful family memories, and finding adventure in everyday life.If you enjoyed the episode:• Follow the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes • Share it with a friends and family• Leave a review—it really helps the show growConnect with us on Facebook at Designed For Adventure Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DvzPAtcry/On Instagram at @DesignedforAdventurePodor e-mail us at [email protected]

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