How many times have you heard someone, as well as yourself, say, “I need a vacation!” It’s funny, but adults don’t see that children need a break from their everyday routine too! Though they may not be able to express that feeling verbally, preschoolers will show it in other ways by being cranky, tired, irritable, uncooperative, etc….
Think about it, they have to get dragged out of bed and go to school where they face their own daily stresses. They have to follow a routine and have conflicts with other children, and may even have to deal with a caregiver that they are not especially fond of. It kind of sounds like your work environment, doesn’t it?
You know how you look forward to those days where you can linger in bed a little longer and do what you want? In fact, we know you’re relaxing more as you’re reading this and visualizing those precious moments. We realize that going on a trip can be too expensive and time consuming. That’s fine! There are plenty of things you can do for free. You can search free things to do in your area and there will be websites with events and free activities that are available to you and your children. Thanks to our resourceful buddy Liz for pointing that out.
So take a minute and think when was the last time your child had a break? A little time off to refuel is good for EVERYONE!!
Have fun!
~ Jackie & Jo-Jo
