Amanda Kellner Klein shares a suite of helpful tips for keeping little ones busy on flights. Short answer: snacks and toys. Did we mention snacks?

Whether it’s a long-haul adventure or a weekend trip, the formula (at least for us) stays the same: we really don’t need all the things.

A few ways to make the winding switchbacks and 100,000 “are we there yet”s of a family road trip more eco-friendly.