I have always encouraged my kids to pack their own toys and games, ... I think that's really important, that they have some control over what they bring.

There's absolutely no substitute for giving your kids as much information as possible,

I have encouraged my children from the get-go to sleep on the airplane or in a car, whatever mode of transportation we're using. I remind them that they will be happy that they have slept because they will have lots of energy to explore

Our rule has always been, 'If you can carry it, you can bring it.'

We are going to have food, games, toys and clothing for the evacuees,

I told our kids (the win) wouldn't be as big as a district game, because district games get you to the state tournament, and it obviously wouldn't be as important as a playoff game, but from where we were, at this point of the season, it was as important a game as we've played in a number of years this early.