Keep The Kids Busy!
Woman's Day Australia|April 13, 2020
This advice should help you get through having your children at home – without you pulling all of your hair out!
Jessica Multari
Keep The Kids Busy!

Come the holidays, it’s not just school that’s out – you can kiss your routine goodbye, too! Whether or not you’ve got time off work, chances are you’ll be performing a tricky juggling act now your kids are relying on you 24/7.

It’s no wonder anxiety levels shoot through the roof.

Research by Wotif.com found almost two-thirds of parents experience “negative feelings” about family holidays, with concerns about keeping kids entertained and juggling work obligations often turning holidays into headaches.

Still, the break equals quality time with your children – and provides a host of opportunities to strengthen family bonds, hone skills, broaden interests, expand knowledge and share new experiences.

Here are some ways you can minimize the stress and maximize the fun...

FOR PARENTS

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