Let’s say in the middle of a long trip your spouse is snoozing in the passenger seat and the baby is napping in his car seat, but his squirmy sibling needs something to do. The ABC game just might do the trick. In fact, it might work so well, you’ll get to listen to that book on tape after all. The ABC game This game can be played several ways, depending on what seems right for your child. One Player: 1. This is the simplest way: Ask your child to write down all the ABCs on a piece of paper. … Continue reading →

Words Games to Play in the Car part 2 Getting stuck in a traffic jam can be just as, if not more, frustrating to kids than a long road trip. This word game is all about names, and it works well in traffic, because you can make up the names for the people in the cars around you to add a little visual interest. The Silly Name Game All right, I lied. I said I wasn’t going to tell which word games to play in the car I made up out of desperation. But I’ll have to blow my cover … Continue reading →

We’ve all been there–stuck in traffic, or on a long drive in the middle of nowhere with nothing but static on the radio and restless kids in the back seat of the car. (Ever driven across Nevada on Highway 80?) You’ve fed them all the snacks and their amusements are either used up or out of batteries. They’re getting bored and whiny and are probably starting to pinch each other and breathe each others’ air. What to do? Try these word games I’ll share over the next few days to make the time pass. Some I learned from other people, … Continue reading →