We are, almost without knowing how, at the beginning of the school holidays. Our children will have grown a few inches more, they will have learned or unlearned, we will collect their notes with joy or with the odd surprise to know how to manage. However, be that as it may, what we all have clear is that time passes very quickly, and when it comes to children "the best time for everything is always now". So tell us ... Have you already decided how to pass the the summer holidays?
It is clear, of course, that everything will depend on our personal economies and our own work schedules, therefore, it is worthwhile to prepare everything calmly and calmly. The most important thing is to remember two essential aspects: vacations are to rest and not to organize a marathon where we all get exhausted. The second aspect is to promote that these vacations help us to be together, to strengthen ties and share quality time, relaxed. We give you some keys to spend a good vacation and not lose heart in the attempt.
Holidays in the village
It is curious but no less true: We all have "a town" to return to, to visit to share time with our families and make contact with those roots that nourish and define us. Therefore, we could say without mistake that spending the holidays in the village is always a great option. Let's analyze each aspect in detail.
Benefits of spending the holidays in the village
- Our children make contact with their grandparents, maybe even with his uncles, cousins…etc. We improve family ties and in turn, we offer them that emotional reserve that will accompany them for life.
- If the town is located in a natural environment the benefits are multiple. We promote values such as appreciation for nature, animals, coexistence ...
- If the environment of the town is calm, we also promote that feeling of freedom, discovery and adventure that children do not have in large cities due to the consequent risks. What's more, we separate them a bit from the use of technologies, of computers, video games, phones and tablets. All this reverts to multiple advantages in the short and long term.
Possible problems of spending the holidays in the village
- Enjoying a calmer natural environment can undoubtedly make our children have more desire for adventure and this, We want it or not, it can involve other types of risks: it is necessary to control where they are going to play (there may be wells, ditches, rivers ...) We must not neglect the supervision of the little ones, because we believe it or not, summer is a time when child accidents tend to increase the most.
- Sometimes, family relationships more than a benefit can be a source of stress. If passing the vacation in the village involves starting some differences and disputes with that cousin, that uncle or brother with whom we do not get along, perhaps it is better to shorten the time of stay.
Vacation in another country
Benefits of traveling with our children to another country
- Traveling to another country can be one of the most intense and enriching experiences to offer our children at their childhood, and this is something that we will undoubtedly value depending on our economy, our agendas and without a doubt, the personal reality of our children (if they are too small it may be more of a problem than a benefit).
- Moving to other cities abroad, seeing other environments, listening to another language, discovering cities, monuments, colors, flavors, music ... etc, supposes endless exciting stimuli that we can all enjoy.
- Traveling to another country does not mean only resorting to the classic stay at Eurodisney, for example. We can take as an excuse any activity (such as seeing the Harry Potter attractions center in London) to see the city and discover other experiences that will undoubtedly help our children understand the beauty of traveling, of learning, of opening their eyes from the heart.
Negative aspects to consider about traveling to another country
- The first aspect that we must take into account when traveling with our children to another country is undoubtedly the transport that we are going to use. Already We know that babies or very young children are going to have problems spending more than 3 or 4 hours on an airplane. Therefore, and always depending on the character and the own needs of our children, it is best if they are between 6 or 7 years old to make that first flight in which they can enjoy every moment, every moment of the journey.
- If we travel by car, it is vital that we establish breaks every hour and a half.
- In turn, we must remember that when we travel to another country with our children, supervision must be continuous and this can be a bit of stress for everyone in general. However, the benefits always outweigh these small understandable costs that should be clear up front.
What if we stay home? It can also be a great adventure
Staying at home can be, in many cases, an ideal way to rest and organize certain activities with the little ones.. Traveling, or having to go to the house in town, or on vacation to that beach is not something mandatory, since on many occasions, what we get is to get tired or even stressed. So, here are some simple recommendations.
Benefits of spending the holidays at home
- Routines change, we enjoy a more relaxed time and we can certainly, put into practice the "slow" movement together: there are no tensions, there is no need to be strict in the schedule. It is only about letting ourselves be carried away in harmony to agree between all what we can do every day.
- Not taking a plane to go far does not imply that we can organize small weekly getaways and enjoy it BIG. La Swimmingpool it is always a good option, as well as the beach and even a tempting picnic in the field. We can encourage the children themselves to propose what to do, where they themselves must act responsibly, preparing certain things and showing us their responsibility.
- Holidays at home can be fun as long as we change routines and make it our goal to rest, learn, and strengthen the bond between everyone.
Negative aspects of staying home during the holidays
- There should be no problem when it comes to spending our summer time at home. However, it is clear that if we have work obligations we will have to carry out another type of organization, but spending quality time at home is an aspect that we must know how to promote with some imagination, will and affection.
Children grow fast, and as we indicated at the beginning of the article, when it comes to our children, the best time is always now.