Q&A for How to Survive a Long Road Trip

It is important to use the bathroom before you start the trip. Also, try to make yourself "go" whenever you stop, either to get food, stretch, get gas, etc. Lastly, avoid drinking too much and thinking about using the restroom.

I also suffer from separation anxiety. Keep water next to your bed in case you do get nauseous, and maybe get something that reminds you of what you're separated from to help ease the anxiety. Most of all, keep in mind how much fun you're going to have with your family. It'll be OK!

Anything you like. Choose whatever you will eat and foods that will fill you up. Don't forget to pack some sandwiches if you're a picky eater.

You could bring some headphones to listen some music. If you're trying to get some shut-eye, you can bring earbuds to get peace and quiet.

Ignore her as much as possible. Bring music and listen to headphones. Be polite to her when she talks to you, but don't respond to her if she starts trying to bother you. You could also try playing a simple game with her like I Spy or License Plate Bingo.

Put on some music and turn the volume up, then play video games or read a book.

Sit back and enjoy the scenery or ask someone if they would like to play license plate Bingo or Tic Tac Toe with you.

You can listen to your favorite music. If you have a portable DVD player, you can also bring new and favorite movies. Ask your friends too if they could lend something that is of interest to you, or if they want to come along.

You could make a music schedule, where each person gets their turn.

If it gets bad, ask if your parents can pull over and you can go in the nearby bushes.

There are still lots of options! You could do a puzzle if you're in the backseat, read a book, write/journal, sleep, or talk to your grandma. If your grandma lets you, you could bring some music in the car and have a sing-along!

Try a motion sickness medication like Dramamine. Sit in the front seat if you can, and avoid looking out the side windows if you cannot. Sit back, close your eyes, crack the window for fresh air, and listen to some music.

Just look out the window and ignore the kid. If you can, you could slip out some earplugs up your sleeve. Or, you could put your notions aside and get to know your seatmate.

Bring earbuds and listen to music. Pretend the annoying family members are not even there.

When you feel something weird starting to happen, look up and look out the window for a few minutes. Try not to read nonstop for long time. Take breaks to re-orient yourself with your surroundings.

You could pack plenty of snacks that you know you enjoy. You're bound to find some foods that you like on the trip, but the snacks could keep you full in between meals. (I would recommend trying to stick to healthy, filling snacks.)

See if you can borrow someone else's headphones for the trip. If not, try to find something to entertain the kid for a few hours. Try to make a deal with the kid. Play his/her favorite game (if possible) in exchange for a few hours of peace.

It depends on what you like! You could bring peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, along with fruit snacks, chips, pretzels, cookies, etc.

Try to look out of the window and ignore them as much as you can. Bring earplugs if you can. You could also try to get them to play a quiet game with each other so they leave you alone.

Sing songs, and do group activities, such as playing name games or license plate bingo.

You can read a book, draw, color, look out the window, or play car games, such as I Spy.

If possible, stay up the night before and then leave early in the morning. This way you'll be really tired when you get on the road. If that's not possible, bring earbuds or earplugs to block out any noise, and a pillow and blanket so you're comfortable enough to fall asleep.

Try listening to music or an audio book. If you can't do that, try listening to the radio, try calling someone and just talk or carry on a conversation with your mother.

Try to think of a story, if you have a notebook, and write it down. And try to ignore the bully as much as possible, try sitting away from him/her. If they follow you, move before the bus starts and sit by your best friend or someone you at least can trust to leave you be.

Bring along a book, a podcast, some music, and a notebook with pencil (for doodling and/or writing stories).

Distract yourself with something else instead. However, if ignoring doesn't work, just talk with him/her. It's better to have a positive relationship, even for one trip, because it'll go way faster for everyone. Teach your sibling to respect personal boundaries, but also be sure not to give them the cold shoulder all the time. Otherwise, they will demand attention from you, resulting in even more annoyance.

If you are driving, play some music to pass the time but not distract yourself. If you aren't driving, then you can take advantage of the slow pace to read, observe your surroundings, maybe snatch a bit of Wi-Fi from a nearby store, or make a game of some sort involving what you see/hear outside. Try to make this relaxing instead of expecting excitement; relaxing is a happier boredom. Get comfy, take it easy, but be sure to pay attention to the road.

No not necessarily but it can help you get more comfortable, especially if you have neck or shoulder pain or restrictions. You can also bring in a couple of pillows and if you want, you can bring some small blankets.

Try to sleep unless you are the one driving but sleeping helps pass the time quicker and help distract your mind from it. You could also try to keep your eyes shut and listen to some music.

You could listen to music or an audiobook. Maybe make a playlist of music you like listening to.