Parenting over the holidays
At least six weeks long, the school Summer holidays can feel a little daunting !
For many parents and carers they will be balancing the need to entertain and look after their child(ren) alongside other demands such as work, chores.
Patience can be one of the many things alongside the energy that is needed to be kept up !
One the outside it quite often looks like you have it altogether, but it might not match how you are feeling on the inside.
How can you make sure you look after yourself as well as the children ?
Manage expectations
This can be your own expectations of yourself but also of those around you.
What can you drop or reduce ?
You may need to consider a different pace.
Are there things that can wait ?
What can you not do ?
Be careful what you commit to
It can be helpful to think to every “yes” to someone else, is a “no” to yourself.
Be consistent
Being clear can help children understand what to expect. It can help manage difficult situations and avoid any potential worry for the child. This could be around consistency with timings, treats and your availability to support.
Looking after YOU
Take support where you can, regular breaks are important as you can’t run on empty. You are as important to look after too.