Anyone Else Find The School Holidays Hard Work?

[BrandyandBabycham]

I have to stop looking at Facebook with all the “ making memories” posts etc. The holidays are such a challenge for me. DD11 has attachment disorder, anxiety & is very likely to be on the spectrum although she hasn’t had a formal diagnosis so every day is a rollercoaster. I’m on holiday too for just over a week but I never know if I am going to be able to persuade DD to do something. Even a beach trip ( she loves the sea) can be a battle. We had a breakthrough today after falling out & managed to really connect afterwards.

I feel your pain. Three primary aged kids, two have autism and they’ve been home since March so I’m on my knees having been working. I find low expectations and ignoring social media helps. Slightly. That and chocolate.

Anyone else?

Normally yes, but this year having had the DC home since March I’m just happy not trying to add homeschooling into the mix with working as well. I was dreading it as a long 7 weeks though but the reality is much different.

I am ignoring my own FB memories of fun things we’ve done in the summer in previous years. That was getting me down!

Op I used to and yes slightly similar issues in that going anywhere is not smooth... Get in the car!

It used to be a hideous nightmare. I couldn't go back to endless days with toddlers ever again. Its much easier now they can just about entertain themselves.
I used to be very spontaneous and go to lots of places with dc 1 but dc2 sucks my energy for it before we leave the house.

Good luck op!! Don't put too much stress on getting out m

Yep. I work in a specialist school with children with autism who can be very challenging. But at work I get a break. At home I'm on my own with two young boys, one of whom is also likely autistic, the other is a very demanding, screamy baby. I adore them, but the holidays are so hard.