Spring Break can look so different. It may be a quiet week at home. It may be day trips around home. A trip to relatives is another popular activity. A trip with relatives may be how your spring break looks. Or you may be off for a major trip with the kids. No matter what you are doing, children fare better (especially those with special needs, learning differences or preschoolers) when if feels "in control."
How do you help a child feel more in control?
- Have a visual daily schedule during vacation. Use it often. The more easily your children can predict what is coming next, the more control they will feel. If it feels out of control, there is likely to be an increase in anxiety causing some challenging behavior.
- Communicate the schedule and everything that comes with each activity. In other words, prepare your child for everything. Prepare, prepare, prepare is the rule of success.
- Keep healthy routines. Keep good bedtimes. Eat meals at regular times. Pack healthy snacks and drinks. Build in time to rest during the day.
- Be flexible and have reasonable expectations.
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