Holiday Travel Tips for Families

With the busiest travel week of the year fast approaching, many families are gearing up for crowded airports, packed highways, and long delays. We are here to help with a few simple tricks and must know about advice to make it more enjoyable and less stressful. According to a recent Welch's Fruit Snacks survey, 6 in 10 parents said that travel is the most stressful part of the holiday season, especially with kids. And 64% of parents said keeping their kids entertained is the most demanding aspect, followed by temper tantrums, trying to find bathrooms, and 40% hearing 'Are we there yet?' from the backseat. To help, they're doing something cute called Welch's FruitSide Assistance--on the busiest travel day of the year, November 26, travelers will be treated to a free FruitSide Assistance kit, including everything needed to handle kids' on-road travel mishaps: coloring activities and games, a cozy blanket, a phone charger, and a fruit-shaped squishy toy, among other such essentials--and, of course, some of America's Favorite Fruit Snacks, Welch's Fruit Snacks. It will be available for a limited time on I-95 between New York City and Boston, the 5 Freeway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, and Interstate 55 between Chicago and St. Louis. Travelers in these areas needing assistance should follow Welch's Fruit Snacks' social media accounts on November 26th for the meeting locations. As for other travel tips, planning is key. Know where you are going, how to get there, and where the pit stop bathroom breaks are. Have good snacks--83% agree that is key to a successful holiday with your kids, and 78% of parents said they use snacks to prevent temper tantrums. Welch's Fruit Snacks are great because they're individually wrapped, mess-free, and crumb-free, so they're easy to toss into a carry-on, backpack, or car cup holder. And you don't need to refrigerate them. They are great for children and adults alike. They're also made using whole fruit, so it's a snack you can feel good about. Lastly, ditch the screens and opt for games that make for more interactive activities, like the classic I Spy, where kids have to guess what someone has spotted. Of course, you can never go wrong with coloring books or audiobooks. For more information, visit welchsfruitsnacks.com .