Are you a parent gearing up for a long car journey with your little ones? Buckle up because in this episode, we'll discuss golden nuggets of advice to make those trips smoother than ever. As a parent, tackling long car journeys with children can feel like navigating a minefield of unexpected challenges, from sudden bathroom emergencies to hungry tantrums at service stations. But fear not! This episode is your survival guide, offering practical tips that can transform stressful journeys into enjoyable adventures. In this episode, you will: 1) Learn how to handle unexpected bathroom stops and avoid the dreaded "emergency" scenarios. 2) Discover strategies for keeping hungry kids satisfied without breaking the bank at service stations. 3) Uncover clever tricks to maintain peace and sanity in the car, from entertainment options to pre-travel preparations To equip yourself with the essential tools for stress-free travel with your kids and make your next car journey a breeze, scroll up and press play. More From Dad Mind Matters  If you have a story you'd like to tell about living with a mental illness or about how you escaped the rate race that you'd like to share with my podcast listeners, please book a chat via this link. CAN YOU HELP THE PODCAST? Dear Podcast Listener, thank you, I appreciate your support. This podcast aims to support dads all over the world, especially those struggling with their mental health. This podcast is my hobby, but I'd like it to become much more than that one day. For that to happen, I need the support of either one very wealthy angel investor or a few thousand, possibly slightly less wealthy (but no less generous) angel investors. To develop the podcast and hopefully support more dads, I need some help. With that in mind, if you enjoyed this episode and want to help me with what I'm trying to do, here is the link where you can leave a tip. ALL tips, regardless of size, are hugely appreciated, and as a thank you, anyone who leaves a tip will be entitled to a voice note message from me on their next birthday. Just contact me via the website Thanks again for your support, and take care of yourself James To sign up for my FREE monthly newsletter - CLICK HERE ABOUT ME Hello, I'm James & not long ago, I was a very anxious and somewhat overwhelmed husband & dad. After about a decade of setbacks & enough coffee to sink a ship, I’m a much happier dad. As previously mentioned, I want to try & help other dads be the best they can without losing their mental health. Mental health battles are something I am all too familiar with. In 2010, my GP suggested I do a 12-week CBT course with the NHS. During this course, I was diagnosed as having Pure OCD, which explained a lot. To Buy My Audiobook, First Time Dad, Click this link FREE & "HOPEFULLY" USEFUL RESOURCES For your free digital copy of my book First Time Dad Please click this link. To be really quite awesome & leave me a review on...