With the long Easter weekend upon us, what is the best way for families to free up their time so that they can spend quality time together? Spring cleaning, DIY and getting the children’s school uniforms ready might be on our to do list, but this final holiday weekend is not the time to do it.
Of course, we all need to get these things done. It’s how we do it that gives us the chance to be better parents. Try these 5 tips for a more relaxed and energizing Easter weekend.
1. Get Crafty
Ask your children’s nanny to decorate and paint the eggs, making a table decoration or fun ornament for outside. You can even ask her to create a treasure hunt map that you and the children can use for your family egg hunt.
2. The Easter Story
Children like to understand and celebrate religious ceremonies, and take advantage of the many festivals at this time of year to encourage your children’s spiritual development.
3. Time Away
Give your partner an hour away from the family and ask them to do the same for you. With the longer days, this could even be a stroll once the children are in bed. When you are away, give yourself the time to enjoy your surroundings and the changes that Spring has brought.
4. Enjoy a Meal Together
If your children are old enough, get them involved in choosing ingredients, shopping for them and cooking the meal. Even if they play a small part, it’s a helpful and positive step for their development for them to join in with mealtimes.
5. Finally…
…if you really need to get some of those chores done be very strict with yourself and what you can achieve. Break down large chores into chunks of one hour tasks and don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t get everything done. Long weekends are for you all as a family to chill out, come together and create some lovely memories. Enjoy!