Holiday Care

It's that school holiday time of the year again. It comes around so quickly if you're not organized in advance, you may find yourself and your child unnecessarily stressed. Options to think about include centre-based care, a sporting camp, community-based care, or a combination of these? What does your child prefer? What's the timeframe and what is your budget. This month's article Finding Holiday Care explores all these Q and A's and more.

Travelling with Children can be one of the most exciting experiences you and your children undertake. Car trips, camping, days at the beach and staying at hotels can be fun. This month read how to be flexible and create a wonderful and memorable experience for all by planning in advance.

If you have teens and are thinking about the holidays remember they are likely to want time with their friends. And if you involve them in the scheduling decision making process, this will encourage their independence and build your relationship. Read Your Teenager and Holidays for tips on travelling with your teenager and ideas to build their self confidence and sense of responsibility.

Juggling work and increased family responsibilities is difficult at the best of times. How can you share the care and make this time relaxing and enjoyable for you and your family? In the article Tips for Successful Holidays there are suggestions on how to be kind to yourself while managing multiple responsibilities.

If you are the only parent, will you need to make extra plans to handle child care or other arrangements during the holidays? In the article Single Parenting During the Holidays there are suggestions and advice on how to make the holidays relaxing and what to do should feelings of sadness, anger, or loss surface for your child over the holidays.

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