Plan ahead to make your family trip run smoothly Family vacations are cherished memories. Keeping children entertained on the road or during a flight,however,can be challenging. The best way to cut down on anxiety?Plan ahead. Avoid giving children snacks that contain sugar and caffeine. Sweet treats keep them happy and quiet for five minutes,as it fills them with unusable energy that will turn into crankiness (偏执) when the sugar wears off. Bring fun,small snacks like flavored baked chips,apple sauce,raisins,and granola bars—and top it off with a little protein like cheese sticks to keep the blood sugar levels nice and steady. Bring plenty of plastic or paper bags. This is the perfect time to put those spare bags around the house to use. Store them in your purse or pocket,as well as in the car. This is a quick solution for garbage,diaper wrapping or motion sickness. Avoid extra costs on bulk items you will need during the trip. When flying,purchase bulk items like diapers,formula,and wipes at your destination. In the past,it was convenient and free to check these items. Now,each checked luggage item costs $25 or more on average. When driving,do the opposite; take your bulk items to avoid extra trips to the store when you arrive,which can help you avoid impulse travel purchases. Bring a full change of clothing for each child. Keep these items within fairly easy reach. When a spill or mess happens,this will help parents avoid unexpected (and unbudgeted) clothing purchases. Travel planning can help make family vacations what they are supposed to be: Fun! What are some of your favorite strategies for saving time and stress while traveling with children? Notes: 1diaper n.尿布 2formula n.配方奶 3wipe n.湿巾