As we head into the summer holidays, it is very easy to get so booked up with days out, play dates, outings and trips that we end up going back to school/work in September for a rest! While it’s fun to have lots of activities to do over the holidays, make sure you schedule in some ‘Lazy Days’ too! Lazy Days are where you stay in your PJs or casual clothes all day and just chill out together as a family. Make it a day where there is no TV or computer games, so you can spend time together just lazing in the garden, playing games, reading, listening to music.
It’s really important that children learn that it’s ok to just ‘BE’ sometimes, they don’t have to constantly be ‘doing’ something. You may get initial resistance but you’ll be amazed at how quickly children can find ways to amuse themselves without the electronic devices, and while they are lost in their own little world, you can enjoy some relaxation time too! If it seems too difficult to manage a whole day like that, start with 1 hour – where it is clear that everyone is to amuse themselves and just have some chill out time. If your children are still very young, then use their nap time to give yourself some quality relaxation time, don’t use it to do a million chores – the world won’t stop spinning if you leave the washing or the dishes for later or tomorrow. It may not be practical to do this every day, but make sure that at least once a week you hide the ‘to do list’ and prioritise yourself, having quality relaxation time for you and your family!
Those lazy days of summer are here…….enjoy them (whatever the weather!) x
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