this is not how it is going to be when you are hiking with kids. they will get bored, cry and even scream at times. you might have to take plenty of breaks to handle such situation. also, there are chances that they might spot something and would like to explore it more. all in all, be prepared for more than just a few breaks throughout the hike.
pack sufficient snacks and water: yes, even if it is just a 2 to 3 miles’ hike, it is necessary to pack some snack items and water when you have kids along. they will get hungry and thirsty after walking so much and 