 headache, belly pain, feeling faint. But Dr. Asha Patton-Smith, a psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente, says parents can help ease the summer travel stress. First, make sure your child is well rested. Make sure that they have had a good meal. All of this before starting the trip. Also, keep kids active on the journey. Coloring, drawing, I spy as you're driving. And remember, they're watching you.