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“Don’t let them watch electronics… we didn’t have those when we were younger.”
Look, if something can make a 15 hour road trip even slightly easier, pack the iPad. You’re the one trapped in a car with three tiny gremlins… not the people giving you advice.

“Don’t let them eat in the car.”
Snacks are life on the road. Eating makes the drive feel quicker, keeps everyone happy, and buys you precious quiet time. Yes, the car ends up looking like a crime scene, but crumbs don’t scream.

“Travel during the day so they can get out along the way.”
Hard pass. Travelling at night while they sleep has been our secret weapon. Sure, you miss a few daytime views but I’ll take that over hours of whining any day.

“Stay at caravan parks so they have a playground.”
We love a good caravan park, but honestly nothing beats a remote camp where the kids can run wild, be loud, and explore without disturbing anyone for kilometres.

“Don’t take them on hikes… their little legs won’t keep up.”
Do the hikes. Every single one. We finish hot, sweaty and half-broken while they’re sprinting ahead like they’ve just started. Kids are wild like that.