Ep 13: Avoiding the Summer Holiday Meltdown

In this week's episode, we’re covering a topic on many parents' minds as the summer approaches: how to avoid the summer holiday meltdown. We'll be sharing essential tips on planning a holiday that prioritises comfort, sleep, nutrition, and physical activity to support your child's well-being, especially for parents of children with special educational needs. From pre-planning decompression tools and familiarising your child with the holiday experience to ensuring continuity in routines and providing choices for activities, we’ve got you covered. So, whether you’re gearing up for a beach trip or planning local adventures, stay tuned for useful advice that can help you and your child have a more enjoyable and less stressful summer holiday.Here are the Highlights:03:26 Laura's message resonates with many parents.08:25 Quiet decompression time using simple activities.10:48 Maintain bedtime routine and predictability for sleep.15:48 Familiar items bring comfort and routine.19:24 Providing nutritionally balanced meals and prioritising sustenance.22:07 Holiday physical activity is crucial for children.25:49 Maintain routines, find quiet spaces, and decompress.27:44 Restore bedtime routine for back-to-school success.About Sarah Billingham:Sarah Billingham is a specialist speech and language teacher with a focus on emotional regulation. Her service, Confident Kids, equips parents, carers and practitioners with expert knowledge and the practical tools they need through training, coaching and group programmes. Becoming a parent changed Sarah’s perspective on parenting and early childhood development and deepened her interest in understanding the regulation needs of both children and their families.  Qualifying in 2004, she initially worked in mainstream primary education and went on to lead a specialist speech and language resource base. She worked as Assistant Headteacher at a specialist SLCN school for five years and went on to lead their independent multidisciplinary assessment service until December 2021.  Sarah was a committee member of NAPLIC (National Association of Professionals Supporting Language and Communication Development) for five years. She is a Regional Makaton Tutor. Connect with Sarah:Website -  https://www.confidentkids.co/Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/confidentkids.coFB community -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/ConfidentTransitionsInstagram @confidentkids.coEmail [email protected] downloads: Choosing a School for a Child with Additional Needshttps://www.subscribepage.com/z1k2j3_copyEasing Your Child’s Communication Frustrationhttps://www.subscribepage.com/z1k2j3_copy_copyHow do I know if my Child’s Emotional Outbursts are ‘Normal’?https://www.subscribepage.com/z1k2j3_copy_copy_copyProduced by winteraudio.co.uk