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An action plan sounds like a really good idea. I don't have kids at home, but I am a schoolteacher, and my students have seen me have them. I find that they react better to them when they know that there is a specific task they need to do. But then again, I work with bigger kids. There are some other parents on the forum who may have a better idea. But it sounds good to me. 
That seems to be true for me also. When I'm totally bored or not as busy, I am more likely to think of negative stuff, which in turn can potentially lead to a seizure. With traveling, you're also adjusting to different schedules for sleep, medications and foods. I successfully drove across the US this past summer for vacation, but made sure I took the meds at exactly the same time every day by setting alarms on my cell phone and watch. That method also really helps me stay on top of the epilepsy with any irregularities in my schedule. I listened to my body and slept when tired. Like you, I also have several college degrees and I was less prone to have a seizure during college years. I suspect it's because I could practically choose my own schedule. Kids don't let you always pick that regular schedule. But, in the long run they're so precious and well worth it. They will grow up learning and understanding epilepsy much better than some of their peers.
