Backseat temper tantrums have knocked the wheels off many a family holiday, and now a statistician has calculated the exact formula for predicting the chances, and timing, of children throwing a tantrum in the back of a car during a long journey.
Six Guardian readers share their best tips for dealing with impatient young passengers on longer car trips, with some advocating treats or silly games with upset children, while others found playing favourite songs on repeat or getting iPads out to be effective ways to entertain kids while on the road.
