Don't panic! Ultimate parenting hacks to survive the summer holidays
"As the number of dual-income families increases, there are now fewer homes in which there is one parent at home to look after the children, making summer childcare an expensive juggling act. There are also the rising expectations of youngsters, who are bombarded on social media with clips of their friends having fun on theme-park outings and exotic trips, and expect to be just as lavishly entertained.
Finally, there’s our fear we are fighting a losing battle over our offspring’s preference to plonk themselves in front of a screen over virtually anything else, including going outside.
Janey Downshire who specialises in teenage development, says: “There was a time when the majority of families had one stay-at-home parent who covered the school summer holidays. For many parents these days, now the words only create images of more untidiness, chaos at home, more arguments and more juggling.”
"So how can you avoid the most difficult flashpoints and ensure your family is still in one piece by the start of the autumn term?"
This article covers an essential summer holiday survival guide including; How to plan ahead, how to get Grandparents to pitch in, how to juggle childcare arrangements, how to share holiday time if you're separated, how to head off sibling squabbles, how to respond if kids say 'I'm bored', how to limit screen time, how to keep a lid on summer spending, how to cope with holiday envy, how to find a summer camp and more.
Further Reading:
'Teenagers Translated' by Janey Downshire - The teenage years are acknowledged to be the most testing stage of parenting – when well-mannered and obedient children can transform into rude and rebellious teens. However, parenting a teen doesn’t have to be a battle, and counsellors Janey Downshire and Naella Grew have developed a programme to help parents get the best out of the teenage years.
The origal article is based on the book 'Mum Hacks: Time-saving tips to calm the chaos of family life' by Tanith Carey which can be bought here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mum-Hacks-Time-saving-chaos-family/dp/191033622X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533646822&sr=1-1&keywords=Mum+hacks
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