Are we there yet? No, we definitely are not – there’s another four and a half hours to go, and that’s if the traffic gods smile down on us. But don’t tell them that.
Before they get fractious, hand over your iPhone or iPad (or both) and keep them content with these kids apps that don’t require Wi-Fi.
Just make sure you download everything you need before you set off for the shimmering paradise that is Southend-on-Sea.
And if you want your little darlings to do something more interactive, there are fun games in the Play and Learn section and artsy tools to tinker with in the Create section.
Select your short film’s characters, props, setting, soundtrack and more before hitting record and moving your cast around. Then you can edit and add special effects, plus opening and closing credits. Action!
Its feed of over 5,000 carefully curated videos will be tailored to your youngling too, because it is designed to serve up educational content that’s relevant to the age and interests you enter into the app. Clever stuff indeed!
Save your work and you can go back and play your creation anytime, and even share it with friends, if they too have the app. Genius!
Subscribe and load up on all their favourites before you head off by hitting that download button on whatever you like. That long trip will fly by if you stick Moana on. You’re welcome!