Number 4 resonated with me! Flexibility is very important when travelling with the little ones. I remember when I was much younger, taking road trips and part of the thrill was seeing how quickly, within the law, we could get from one place to the other. However, quickly discovered that with kids, the journey has to become a part of the holiday. There are no quick trips when you have kids!
In Australia, they suggest when driving long distances, that you rest every two hours. With kids, I think we pull over much more than that!
Thank you for an interesting perspective on travelling with children.