431: 3 Road Trip Hacks for Traveling with Kids // Brittney Hanks

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🗓️ 26 May 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summer is almost here… which means it’s road trip season! If you’re gearing up for some long drives with your kids in tow, this episode is packed with practical tips to help make those hours in the car smoother, more fun, and a little less chaotic. Brittney Hanks—mom of four and the genius behind Home and Kind—is here to share her favorite road trip hacks that she’s developed over years of cross-country drives with her kids. She’s all about simple systems that ease the mental load for moms and bring more connection and joy into everyday moments. Whether you're a seasoned road tripper or just trying to survive your first long haul with littles, Brittany’s creative ideas will have you feeling calm, confident, and ready to roll. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🚗 A clever way to visually track your progress (and keep kids from asking “Are we there yet?” every five minutes) 🚗 How to turn a gas station stop into a fun, energy-boosting family relay 🚗 The best podcasts and audiobooks for a variety of ages that the whole family will enjoy 🚗 Why embracing flexibility—and letting some of your usual rules slide—can actually lead to more meaningful connection You’ll come away from this conversation feeling inspired and equipped to make your summer road trips less stressful and a lot more special. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: Click here to receive my Travel Hacks for Families handout Related Episodes: 402: How to Travel More as a Family without Breaking the Bank // Amber Paul 363: Tips & Tricks for Family Travel // Meesha Slade 370: How to Adventure As a Family // Chamaine WollenzeinEpisode Sponsors: Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/3in30 to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Storyworth: Give the “dads” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift you’ll all cherish for years—Storyworth! Right now, save $10 during their Father’s Day sale when you go to Storyworth.com/3in30! Skylight: Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15-inch Calendars by going to Skylightcal.com/takeaways. Aquatru: Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com and enter code “3IN30” at checkout. Let's Connect! Join me on Instagram! Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my life Find Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course ***

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1:10.0	Welcome to 3-30, a podcast to help you feel more like yourself within your motherhood.
1:15.5	Each 30-minute episode features three actionable takeaways to help you become a more self-assured mom,
1:21.4	someone who knows yourself, honors your needs, and loves your people.
1:25.9	Listen in to feel encouraged as we learn together how to overcome
1:29.3	overwhelm and find more magic in motherhood. I'm your host, Rachel Nielsen. I'm so glad you're
1:35.2	here. Hi, friend. Today's episode is an encore episode that originally aired a couple of years ago,
1:46.4	and we're bringing it back to 3 and 30 because it's one of our most loved episodes that is
1:50.9	perfect for this time of year, as many families are getting ready to take some summer road trips.
1:56.0	This episode builds so well on the conversation that aired last week about getting intentional
2:00.5	when you're
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