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<blockquote data-quote="keista" data-source="post: 434625" data-attributes="member: 11965"><p>Welcome both of you, and Ailey took the words out of my mouth regarding a picture book.</p><p></p><p>I would put together a book with pictures from last year's vacation (draw anything you don't have pictures of). And start showing her the happy times, and the ppl she will see. Try organizing it as The first day we will drive/fly, the second day we will see Aunt Hellen, etc. Get the visual images (as much as possible) into her head of what will happen. Many times we assume our kids understand what we are telling them with words, and even though they have language and are smart, but something just short circuits and it turns out they never really understood in the first place.</p><p></p><p>Make sure to bring plenty of "quiet" things to do for down times. I just got back from buying a replacement portable DVD player for my kids. With a 24 hour drive, split into 2 or 3 days, looming, I'm gonna be prepared with as many portable devices as I can muster. Yes, I'll have traditional - coloring, reading, crafts, car games - stuff available as well, but my kids are very "plugged in" so I keep them happy to keep me happy <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Also, think of the times things went wrong on past trips. Think of the changes you have implemented and how which ones have caused an improvement at home. Can you "translate" any of these home changes to a trip situation? Try writing out a plan - Last year, difficult child had a meltdown when we _____, so this time we'll try to _______ before we ______. It's tough at first, but if it works, it will be so worth it!</p><p></p><p>Welcome again More will be by with their insights, weekends can be slow. Setting up a signature can be helpful in letting other members know your family "profile" (top right click SETTINGS, then on the left look for Signature)</p><p></p><p>Stick around this is a great place for support, insights, and guidance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keista, post: 434625, member: 11965"] Welcome both of you, and Ailey took the words out of my mouth regarding a picture book. I would put together a book with pictures from last year's vacation (draw anything you don't have pictures of). And start showing her the happy times, and the ppl she will see. Try organizing it as The first day we will drive/fly, the second day we will see Aunt Hellen, etc. Get the visual images (as much as possible) into her head of what will happen. Many times we assume our kids understand what we are telling them with words, and even though they have language and are smart, but something just short circuits and it turns out they never really understood in the first place. Make sure to bring plenty of "quiet" things to do for down times. I just got back from buying a replacement portable DVD player for my kids. With a 24 hour drive, split into 2 or 3 days, looming, I'm gonna be prepared with as many portable devices as I can muster. Yes, I'll have traditional - coloring, reading, crafts, car games - stuff available as well, but my kids are very "plugged in" so I keep them happy to keep me happy :) Also, think of the times things went wrong on past trips. Think of the changes you have implemented and how which ones have caused an improvement at home. Can you "translate" any of these home changes to a trip situation? Try writing out a plan - Last year, difficult child had a meltdown when we _____, so this time we'll try to _______ before we ______. It's tough at first, but if it works, it will be so worth it! Welcome again More will be by with their insights, weekends can be slow. Setting up a signature can be helpful in letting other members know your family "profile" (top right click SETTINGS, then on the left look for Signature) Stick around this is a great place for support, insights, and guidance. [/QUOTE]
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