Have Kids, Will Travel

Whether you're traveling by plane, train or automobile, one thing parents can count on is the inevitable "I'm bored." To prevent the heavy sighs and fidgeting, Kaufman suggests creating a "boredom bag" for kids when they travel. "It's a plastic hanging travel cosmetics case that you can get at Wal-Mart or Target, and hang it from the seat back in front of where your child is sitting." Fill compartments with self-contained craft boxes that can hold pipe cleaners or water colors, Kaufman says.