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Trips for Travel With Young Kids

By Teresa Plowright, About.com

That old Boy Scout motto "be prepared" never had so much relevance. Travel with young kids has challenges, but some tricks and planning can smooth the way. (See also: Travel with Babies and Preschoolers.)

1. Keeping Happy!

Tips to keep those little faces smiling, travel games to print out, feeding kids on the road, dealing with tantrums...

2. Stuff to Bring Along to Amuse Young Kids

The agony, the ecstasy... Having a few surprises to pull out of the bag can make all the difference, on a long plane ride or car trip. Many suggestions for different ages.

3. Plane Trips with Small Kids

Practical advice about what to bring on the plane, and survival tips for the ride.

4. Car Travel

Car travel games, car-seat safety, planning a road trip; stuff to bring along...

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