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Featured, Sponsored, The Traveling Chick, Travel & Lifestyle · October 29, 2017

How To Road Trip With Your Teen Without Going Crazy


Before you partake in a road trip with your teen, check out my must-use tips for hitting the highway youngster. Thank me later!

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Ah, the teen years. Gotta love ’em.

My teen and I do our fair share of traveling. Most of the time, we are up in the air traveling from one part of the country to another. During the past year, we have also partaken in a few road trips too. Taking the car means that we can get around comfortably once we get to our destination while not having to spend extra dough on a rental.

This year we’ve road tripped it to both Chicago and Memphis. We managed to do so without stress or bickering because I am one rocking mama! I have mastered the art of road tripping with a teenager, and now I want to share with you a few gems on how to road trip with your teen without going crazy.

Bluetooth is a must

My daughter loves to share with me her favorite songs and jams, so she likes to connect her iPhone to my car stereo. My 2016 Kia Optima EX allows me to have 5 devices synced to the Bluetooth, so her phone is number 2 on my list. I pretend to like her music as she sings and sways to her fave tunes, which makes for a fun time.

Charger, please

Because your teen is busy double tapping photos on Instagram, a lengthy road trip calls for the ability for them to keep their devices charged. Make sure you have charging capability in the car you are taking on the road, preferably in the backseat for easy access for your teen.

Before you partake in a road trip with your teen, check out my must-use tips for hitting the highway youngster. Thank me later!

Car backpack

My thirteen-year old always carries a special backpack especially curated for the car trip with snacks, gadgets, a blanket, and other necessities. This helps cut down on stops and makes it as comfy as possible for her.

Points of interest

Try to incorporate a few points of interest that your teen will enjoy during your car journey. Before the trip, plot down the route you will take and try to find places to visit that the will get a kick out of.

How To Road Trip With Your Teen Without Going Crazy

Audiobooks

Something my daughter and I have been doing for years is listening to audiobooks while we are in the car. These are family friendly books that she and I both like to partake in while riding and helps to make the time go by faster. We love listening to Harry Potter audiobooks as well as the Twilight series.

I hope you’ve found my How to Road Trip With Your Teen Without Going Crazy useful. When traveling with little, smaller people, make sure their car seat is installed safely.

Before you partake in a road trip with your teen, check out my must-use tips for hitting the highway youngster. Thank me later!


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Comments

  1. Joyce Brewer says

    October 30, 2017 at 11:21 am

    We’ve got a holiday road trip in the works where it will be just me and our son. I’d love to add audiobooks to our ritual too!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      October 30, 2017 at 11:41 am

      Thanks for commenting. I actually started the audiobooks tradition with my son, who was coming up during peak Harry Potter years. We listened to them in the car faithfully, even when we weren’t traveling. I miss those days 🙂

      Reply
  2. Marty M. says

    February 21, 2018 at 7:23 am

    You make a lot of good points, Danyelle.

    What I realized later was that taking my own snacks ended up being a great idea. The stuff I’ve seen in many gas stations during a long trip was terrible – awful selection, overpriced, and bad for you. (I prefer something a lot better and healthier, too!)

    I’d also recommend a few things, too, in case people haven’t thought of them:

    – The external battery packs for charging phones & tablets when you don’t have power nearby
    – A nice BPA free water bottle, maybe 32oz for example. They’re great.
    – You can rip YouTube videos or music for free from the web using one of many free programs to enjoy on the way

    Good quality headphones that don’t hurt your ears after a long time are definitely a must!

    Thanks. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Vance says

    June 10, 2019 at 3:52 am

    Interesting points in the articles. I personally like the Audiobooks point because I found that listening to interesting podcasts help us find common interests & have more talks after that.

    Reply
  4. Tim says

    December 9, 2020 at 6:52 am

    Interesting points in the articles. I personally like the Audiobooks point because I found that listening to interesting podcasts help us find common interests & have more talks after that.

    Reply

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Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is my absolute favorite meal and @louieswinedive in Clayton treated us so well! I will definitely be back. 

#brunch #stl #stlouis #food #stlfoodie #hosted
Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis
A generous heart is always open, always ready to r A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love, we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers – the experience of knowing we always belong.” — bell hooks
One more week before she goes back to school for h One more week before she goes back to school for her second semester. Reppin #stl and @seriessixcompany. 

#stlouis #collegekid #stlmade #mykid
Flower arranging has become the self-care I didn’t know I needed. It’s a tranquil and relaxing experience for me. Get into it. 💐 #traderjoes #flowers #therapy #selfcare
It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me toda It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me today as I spent the first day of the year taking care of my mind, body, and soul. It went something like this…. #newyear #selfcare #overforty #fortyish
We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A time was had and memories were made. Grateful that I got some extra days with these guys (thanks Southwest—now run my son back his reimbursement 😂).
My family gifted me $250 worth of Sephora gift car My family gifted me $250 worth of Sephora gift cards as one of my Christmas surprises. Take a look at my haul which includes makeup for oily skin and a some faves! #sephora #haul #skin #oilyskin #beautyproducts #overforty #midlifewomen
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