In today’s modern society, a huge 79% of kids take part in regular activities outside school. From play dates, to sports games, to routine trips to the dentist; our kids constantly seem to have somewhere to be other than at home. But until they reach legal driving age, it’s unfortunately up to you to take on the ‘taxi mom’ role and drive your kids to where they need to be.
Especially if you have more than one child, being a constant taxi mom can be both time-consuming and stressful. Keeping organized is vital, and below you’ll find a few top tips to make driving your kids around hassle-free and much easier to cope with.
Plan ahead
As a mom with multiple kids, you probably have a spacious, family-friendly car like the Chrysler Pacifica that does your frequent taxi work. In your kid’s eyes, this means one common question: ‘can you pick up my friends on the way?’
If this is the case, planning the easiest route to pick up your kid’s friends and get them all to their destination on time is guaranteed to save time and decrease stress in the long-run. There’s nothing worse than getting lost, especially if there’s someone else’s kids in the car too, so planning in advance will ensure everyone arrives safely on time.
Always have a portable phone charger
Being a mom is stressful, and remembering to fully charge your cell phone will often be the last thing on your mind. But if you suddenly find yourself needing to urgently use your phone when taking your kids somewhere, imagine how panicked you’d feel with a dead phone battery. A huge 85% of us don’t carry portable phone chargers, often resulting in unnecessary stress.
What if your child thinks they’ve left something important at their play date’s house, and you need to pull over and call to see if it’s there? Or if you have to wait around for swim practice to end and need your phone to keep you entertained? Carrying a portable charger with you will eliminate all these potential problems, giving you peace of mind that you’re connected at all times.
Keep spare clothes in the car
Kids are notorious for being messy and, if you have a long journey full of traffic and bring snacks with you, the potential for spills and accidents is heightened.
Make sure you’re prepared at all times with spare clothes and cleaning materials so you’re able to combat messiness like a pro. Especially if you’re on the way to one of your kid’s activities, the last thing you want is for them to walk in covered in mess. A quick change into some clean clothes is all you need to avoid any potential embarrassment for both you and your child.
Becoming a taxi mom is often essential for many modern-day families with busy kids, but it doesn’t have to be a stressful chore. Simply by planning ahead and being prepared for all situations, you’ll be an expert in no time!
Article provided by Maya West she is a single Mom of two young daughters. She’s doing her best to raise them into well-rounded little people who aren’t spoiled rotten. Read her tips, thoughts and stories online.
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