School holidays. Do you look forward to them? Or do you find yourself feeling nervous and wondering how you’ll keep the kids happy and occupied for weeks on end? Here are some simple tips to help everyone have a peaceful, fun summer, including the parents.
1 CREATE A RHYTHM
I think it’s important to be conscious of where time and energy is spent during the day. Personally, I’m someone who prefers structure and I know that the lack of a plan can often cause stress or frustration for my little ones. We love to sit down together at the beginning of the holidays and brainstorm some ideas and activities to do together. Then we write them down and pop them in a jar.
Each day, we’ll choose an activity, and also put aside some quiet time when everyone does something by themselves – including me. Ensuring there’s a focal point for each day helps to establish a predictable rhythm that makes everyone feel calmer and happier.
This story is from the January 2020 edition of Your Home and Garden.
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