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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We just did a 17 hour trip over two days with our 9 and 11 year old and survived. Only heard whining for about 3 hours.

First, I picked up some audiobooks and “wonder books” (books that are physical books but also read to you) from the library. I also requested a ton of highly desirable series for each kid. I did not let them see the books until we left the house. That brought hours and hours of peace.

I downloaded shows and movies to the iPad. I use those only after we’ve driven for quite some time and have done a lot of other things first.

They also like games in the car. We have Spotify so we each get to choose a song and take turns. That can amuse them as long as two hours. If your DH does not agree he can listen to music with headphones.

We also play a game where someone chooses a category like vegetables and everyone takes a turn saying something in that category in alphabetical order. Like A - asparagus and so on. We let each person choose a category.

Those LCD writing tablets are very cheap and good for hangman.

We also bring tons of snacks.[/quote]

Where did you go for 17 hours drive?[/quote]

We drove from the Chicago area to Colorado. A few years ago when the boys were younger we drove from the Chicago area to South Dakota so this was only 2-3 hours more.[/quote]

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