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By Stephanie Vozza

Here’s a dare for all of the parents planning on traveling with kids this summer: Leave the DVD player at home!

The immense success of in-vehicle DVD players can be chalked up to four little words: Are we there yet?

What mother doesn’t cringe at the thought of a long road trip with young children? While popping in a movie may be an easy solution to travel-time boredom, it doesn’t have to be the sole entertainment for the trip.

By Alicia Rockmore & Sarah Welch

So, how do you get your car organized, prepared and safe for any trip this winter? Keep your eyes on the road and we’ll tell you how.

Sarah on “Get a Tune-up”: