February half-term is around the corner, but how are parents feeling about this? And how can parents reduce stress levels during the holidays? Well, it’s been suggested that parents schedule ‘me’ time in order to have an interval for self-care, whether that means going for a coffee, or take a walk in the park.
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00:00How are parents feeling about February half-term and how can parents reduce stress levels during
00:07the holidays?
00:08Well, it's been suggested that parents schedule me-time in, in order to have an interval for
00:13self-care, whether that means going for a coffee or taking a walk in the park.
00:18It's also suggested to take some time to connect with other parents, whereby you can seek support
00:23and reassurance.
00:25It's recommended to stay active due to physical activity being good for both physical health
00:29and mental health.
00:31Physical activity is also hailed as a temporary stress buster.
00:35Setting a sleep schedule is another tip for both yourself and your kids, as it's worthwhile
00:40in order to stay on top of a routine as this will help to benefit the whole family in the
00:45long run.
00:46One more tip includes to appreciate the time together.
00:49UNICEF Parenting recommends to try to be kind to yourself.
00:52But what do you think?
00:53Well, the head of Ofsted has suggested that school holidays should be longer in order
00:57to help vulnerable children.
01:00So do you think school term time should be longer?