Christmas and holiday stress with teenagers and tweens.

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A holiday is when someone is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax. That's according to the Cambridge Dictionary.

The problem with teenagers, is that what they want to do for several weeks over summer - such as sleep or use their electronic devices all day - may not fit with what we think they should be doing.

Also, having them around, doing what they want, may not be very relaxing for others who're also on holiday, or trying to work.

So how do we survive the school holidays in a way that leaves us, and our relationships, unscathed?

Top tip: lower your expectations of yourself and them for at least the first two weeks, and avoid comparisons with other families.

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RESOURCES USED:  
https://www.harleytherapy.co.uk/counselling/surviving-the-school-holidays.htm
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/opinion-how-to-cope-with-teenagers-during-school-holidays/VMGATMEQ6BK7LSYEPULSDHF464/
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/holidays-teenagers-survival-school-summer-24233790
https://genmindful.com/blogs/mindful-moments/helping-teens-cope-with-holiday-stress
https://anteloperecovery.com/how-to-support-your-teen-over-the-holidays/
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/professional/resources/self-care-support-over-the-summer-holidays/
https://parentandteen.com/connect-holidays/
https://www.liahonaacademy.com/how-to-deal-with-negative-teen-behavior-during-the-holidays.html
https://anitacleare.co.uk/tempting-teens-off-tech-school-holidays/
https://smudgedpostcard.com/holiday-inspiration-holidays-teenagers/

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