The Secret to Actually Enjoying School Holidays (Yes, It’s Possible)

School holidays weren’t designed for parental comfort — let’s be honest. But with a few smart moves, you can steal back some peace and maybe even… enjoy them?

1. Structure = sanity
Kids thrive with predictable flow.
Make a weekly plan: home days, outing days, freezer-meal days, Sit Happens days (obviously).

2. Outsource the things you hate
Messy craft? Us.
Swimming supervision? Also us.
A whole day of “Muuuuum I’m huuuungry”? DEFINITELY us.

3. Embrace low-effort wins
• Movies under a blanket fort
• Backyard scavenger hunt
• A tray of snacks that you pretend is “grazing board magic”

4. Book a parent time-out
A reset hour. A Motherlode Reset. A lunch with a friend. Alone time at Kmart. Whatever fills your cup — make it happen.