Travelling by road and family can be a real disaster. And when that journey is to vacation. Some parents on the simple idea are frightened by the setbacks along the way and can be distressing for children.
But Ruiz’s family decided to take the bull by the horns in this case, the road, and engage fully in a tour-experiment that the patriarch Manny Ruiz detailed in his blog .On July 8 Manny his wife, Angela Substrata-Ruiz began their journey familiar with their three children, Jonathan, 11, Ellen 7 Briana 2, using the slogan “Set, adapt, overcome” to handle situations that they encounter.
On Wednesday, after more than 8,000 miles of travel and many, many setbacks-including visits to the hospital emergency room-the Ruiz will end their ordeal.
“We’ve been practically living in a car,” Manny Ruiz shared TODAY in a telephone interview Friday.
“We stayed in a hotel every night and have been staying at the finest hotels, such as Disney Parks Resorts, hotels to pass. We have spent all kinds of experiences, “he said.
While at first glance it seems that Ruiz made this trip so that his children know more about the history, culture and geography of the U.S., the real purpose is another.”What my kids are learning a lesson in life and in the end, we are closer as a family and they (his children) will be able to talk about things they see in books,” he said.
Nor in electronic games or the internet. Ruiz considered vital “unplugged” a bit of the digital world, while recognizing that the vehicle traveled was perfectly equipped to make the trip more pleasant and bearable. While he and his wife heard the news, their children could watch the programming they want.
How did ‘PapiBlogger’.
It is quite true that there is no manual or the perfect guide educated us on how to be parents but there is a perfect parent. On this premise is that Manny Ruiz, of Cuban origin, decided to create his blog “PapiBlogger” as a place to give advice and share experiences in the task of being a dad.
“When I started my life as a father was not the best. I felt I was on the defensive about what to do and what not. I was quite in need of advice that I now. Mine are recipes, tips. When you have children the stereotype is that children drive you crazy, I am the father who returns to the children crazy (laughs) but with purpose is to expand their horizons, help them see things you may see in books and do not understand. Is to show things in a proactive, not reactive, “he says.
Recognizes that the paternity that has made many experiments, and like everything, some have failed and others did not. ”As a parent I am imperfect, but the failure is not trying, not experiencing. That’s what I try to tell my audience, you have to be parents who take the initiative, “he said.
Tips and recommendations ‘PapiBlogger’ for a family trip.
Expect the unexpected.
In addition to the first aid kit, bring your insurance cards and phone numbers of your doctors. On this trip we face several medical emergencies, had it not been for having to hand the contact information of our physician, and consultation used its network of physicians across the country, we could not find solution for my eczema son and my wife’s dental treatment so quickly.
Things to time.
Regardless of how aggressive to be a traveler (and we are, believe me) need to go step by step. This year, when we began our adventure, my wife assured that dispusiésemos days of minimal activity, and suggested that we use a local guide to driving the car for a few days. Other than that your children are older or not, must arrange time off on the trip every three or four days. They will feel more rested and decrease the chance of becoming sick from the stress of being in constant motion.
Be flexible.
The key to surviving a road trip with a baby or toddler on board is to be flexible and willing to change. As previously mentioned, we are ambitious but flexible travelers. Do not try to carry out fully their plans. Consider the possibility of a tantrum that the child is dizzy because of being so long in a vehicle, or simply refuses to sit on it for a minute. This will occur, and their attitude will make the difference between success and failure to complete the trip on time.
Prioritize baby’s comfort.
During the trip; consider a baby or toddler cannot stand the discomfort of being in a vehicle as long as an adult or older child. Make frequent stops to walk and stretch your legs are crucial for your toddler. Make a stop at a park for fresh air and enjoy a change of scenery. Bring pillows of different sizes to be placed in various locations around the child’s body in the car seat to prevent neck pain and additional discomfort. We made the mistake of not stopping frequently to check diapers Briana our little two year old daughter, and as a result struck a serious irritation. Unfortunately, our carelessness caused him discomfort for our toddler, something that could easily have been avoided.