It requires a bit of juggling, but it IS possible.
When there are 12 weeks of school holidays in a year and most working parents only get four weeks off, the school holidays can become a chaotic juggle of calculating how you can best utilise friends, family and holiday programs. Every parent wants their kids to enjoy the holidays, but getting the time off to spend quality time and keep them entertained is often a struggle. For many, this leaves them feeling guilty and stressed.
Remember that parents across the country are in the same boat, counting down the days until school term goes back and routine returns to normal. Before the panic sets in, get organised early and find options that will allow you to work around your work schedule including finding other working parents to alternate days with, working some days from home, booking holiday programs with their friends or calling in the grandparents.
