With five kids and a 14-passenger van, you can often find my family headed down a highway on a road trip. With the headache-inducing status of airport travel, along with the $15 tiny bag of almonds ...

There are plenty of nutritious road-trip-friendly snacks, like trail mix and protein bars, that can help you stay healthy and energized during your travels.

Whether it's a few hours to Grandma's house or a multi-day summer vacation, taking the kids on road trips is a rite of passage for parents. Doing it right, however, requires practice and preparation.

Our family of six has logged many miles on road trips and has had lots of fun along the way. I always prioritize comfort and make sure to have lots of activities to keep kids engaged. I try to limit ...