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WHO TAUGHT YOU TO DRIVE?

How to keep kids merry on the road

By Peter DeMarco

 |  Globe Staff  

  December 18, 2011

‘Tis the season for holiday traveling, and with kids in tow, that can mean pleasure or pain. For advice on staying merry, we interview child-traveling pros this week. Lynne Clifford prepares gift bags four her four kids. “There’s got to be some excitement when they get into the car,’’ explains Clifford. “We want everyone in a positive, happy mindset, so I make a trip bag for everyone, and it’s a surprise. They’re excited to get out of bed and see what’s in their bag. It’s like Christmas morning.’’

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