Managing the summer holidays

Some good advice here about managing the school summer holidays, for your parenting toolkit! Or, if you’ve already been there and done that, then bear them in mind for your next holiday.

• Holidays with an adopted child: five tips on how to prepare (Not a Fictional Mum)
• “We’re all going on a summer holiday…” Planning a holiday as a fostering or adoptive family (The Child Psychology Service)
• Successful school holidays:  a few ideas to help fill the days – places to go on days out, activities for days in, and ways to keep the family entertained on those long, long journeys! (Adoption UK)

Going on holiday?

Our friends at the ADHD Foundation – Witherslack Group provide some great free downloadable resources to ease us into the holidays including a free colouring pack, holiday countdown calendar, surviving the summer pack, and learning at home ‘Summer Camp ’23’ video.

Their helpful video explores how to plan a holiday with a neurodivergent family, navigating travel challenges, and strategies to help everyone make the most of their holiday.

Article source: FASD Hub South West