Outings with Dad Alaska

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(NC)-Without a doubt, moms lead busy lives juggling work and home responsibilities on top of finding time for personal interests and hobbies. But thanks to a shift in thinking, today's dads are increasingly taking on more roles that were once strictly done by his better-half. While this help has alleviated some stresses of running a busy household, there are still times when moms need to strategically spearhead outings exclusively for dad and the kids in order to tackle unfinished work or for some much-deserved time alone.

To ensure the time dad spends with the kids is not only fun but seemingly easy for him to pull off on his own, careful planning is crucial. Here are some tips to get started:

Map it out - Help set the stage by providing dad with a list of places the kids like or have never been before, as well as directions and hours of operation. Zoos, conservation areas and even seasonal theme parks will give the family lots fun and interesting things to see and do.

Occupying the troops - Equipping dad with a stocked supply of rechargeable batteries and a recharger that works from the car's power outlet like the 15-Minute Rechargeable Charger from Energizer will ensure that any toys or handheld games keeping the kids occupied while on the road don't run out of energy before their get to their destination.

Don't cave into cravings - Packing a healthy and portable snack will keep energy levels up throughout the day and prevent the family from gorging on unhealthy store-bought or fast food treats.

Praise be to Dad - Finally, when the day-trippers return from their adventures, make sure that you acknowledge dad's solo efforts - prepare his favourite meal or rent a movie so he too can have a chance to recharge.

- News Canada