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The Guardian has published a few tips to help make summer car journeys with children more bearable.

It recommends that drivers should check online for roadworks - though it does not add that regularly updating satnav maps is also quite important.

Make the most of a weekend by taking an extra day or two off work, the article goes on to suggest.

In addition, parents were advised to plan for traffic jams: "Ensure you have water in the car, your phone is fully charged and you have a bag of sweets and toys for the children in case you get stuck."

Games and toys for children - and grown ups too - could include travel versions of Hasbro's Monopoly and Battleships, available from Halfords for only £4.99 apiece - great value for helping to prevent frazzled nerves.

Alternatively, parents could invest in a portable DVD player, which start at around £60.