The school holidays are upon us again, which is fantastic because the Tiny 3 are all home all day to play together. However it also strikes dread into me because the Tiny 3 are all home together all day to argue. I also worry how I am going to keep all 3 kids entertained for 11 days, especially as their dance lessons break up too.
I’m not the only parent to worry about this, so to help parents up and down the country with this problem Attractiontix asked parent bloggers for their happy school holiday tips and have put together a list of 25, you can read them all here.
My favourite 5 apart from my own are:
Charlotte from what lottie Loves:
If like me you’ve got a footy-mad child then check out the FA website as they offer free (yes free!) coaching for 5-11 year olds. Your kids can run their legs off and make friends and you can catch up on some mum jobs.
Lesley from Scottish Mum Blog:
Go outside, chase rainbows, dig holes or just splash in the rain to get some fresh air into your lungs. Don’t worry about the housework til the kids are asleep; memories aren’t made washing dishes and cleaning floors.
Donna from What The Redhead said:
If money’s tight, wrap up warm and go to a local forest for puddle-jumping and Gruffalo hunting!
Natalie from Just Because I Love:
My tip is ‘go outside and do something less boring instead’. My boys are 5 and 7 and even in the winter we get out each day whether it is to the park and woods at the back of the garden, walking the dog by the river or going to a National Trust location and letting loose. With thick jumpers, gloves and hot chocolate to warm up getting outside is a winner even in winter!
Emma from Mummy Mummy Mum:
If the weather is bad, build an indoor den, make a picnic and let your imagination take you on an adventure!
Finally my tip is:
Plan some down-time days where you stay at home and craft, or watch films. School is tiring and children need a bit of relaxation time to ready them to learn at their best!
What tips can you offer parents for sanity during the school holidays? Let me know in the comments below.
Disclosure: Written in collaboration with Attractiontix.