THRIVE
Posted February 21, 2024
It’s time for spring break and a social media feed filled with beautiful families, tropical locations and what appears to be perpetual joy. But it may not be what it seems. Social media highlights the curated version of life, leading some people to believe they can’t enjoy spring break if they can’t recreate what they’ve seen on a screen. That’s simply not true.
You can have a great spring break, even if you can’t leave town or get the entire week off with your children. Remember, spring break is about giving students an academic break. It just so happens to present a time for families to also connect. So, ask yourself three things when considering how you want to spend spring break:
Once you and the kids have answered those questions, think about who your children are. What are their ages, likes and dislikes, and what can they handle? You have to incorporate those factors into your plans. You can plan the perfect theme park vacation, but if you haven’t realistically considered your toddler will need breaks, likely have a meltdown and cry over a toy you have no intention of buying, you’re setting yourself up for disaster. This “break” is not about perfection; it’s about real connection.
Spending quality time with your children improves their mental health, boosts their confidence, strengthens the family bond and makes parenting more enjoyable. If you can spend that quality time on a cool vacation during spring break, go for it. If you can’t, there are other ways to connect.
Seek support if anxiety or depressions worsens.
Schedule a virtual mental health appointmentMake genuine connections with your children.
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