Working from home during half term can feel like juggling two full-time jobs at once. While you’re trying to meet deadlines and attend Zoom meetings, your children are full of energy, looking for entertainment and attention. It’s a challenge, but with some planning and creativity, you can keep your children engaged while staying productive. Here are practical, realistic strategies to help you strike the balance during half term.
Half-term breaks are eagerly anticipated by children and parents alike, offering a well-deserved respite from the routine of school and work. However, planning activities to keep children entertained during this time can often come with a hefty price tag. Fortunately, there are plenty of budget-friendly ways to enjoy half-term without breaking the bank. In this article, we’ll explore creative and low-cost ideas for making the most of the school break while creating lasting memories with your children.
As the holiday decorations come down and the last crumb of gingerbread disappears, parents everywhere find themselves thrust back into the chaos of the school routine. The question on every weary adult’s mind echoes through households like a mantra: “Is it half term yet?” In this article, I delve into the struggles of navigating the back-to-school routine post-Christmas and the quest for that elusive break.
With half term this week, we’ve spent a lot of time outside. Despite indoor venues now opening up post-lockdown, we’ve continued with our outdoor adventures, getting plenty of fresh air and appreciating all the wonderful places we have to visit.
#KeepWalesSafe is the Welsh Government’s official response to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. It is fair to say that this summer half term Wales will be in a much better place than May 2020. Cases are falling and vaccinations are rising, which means restrictions are able to ease.
Lockdown and home-schooling once again has been hard on parents and children, so everyone is breathing a sigh of relief that it’s half term.
I hear you mama, juggling all the plates and hoping you don’t drop any. I hear you mama, wondering why you feel so damn tired every morning, like you’ve not even been to sleep. I hear you mama, wondering at what point in history they changed maths and cursing under your breath that you’ve never […]
Lockdown and home schooling has been difficult for adults and children alike, so why not bring some fun and enjoyment to February half term. Although your little ones may be bored of staying at home by now, there are still a few things to look forward to and plenty of ways to make it enjoyable for your children!