2013 Summer holiday support thread

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Was thinking of starting in July?

If like me you are filled with anxiety at what you're going to do for 6wks and have no clubs lined up, then I thought we could have a drop in thread where no explanation is necessary and you can just update with woes and triumphs.

Also for any successful activities people could recommend places for days out or places to avoid etc etc.

I just wanted to see how many were interested, the more posters we get then the more useful tips we can get from around the country and of course support each other and laugh when we can only find solace in a magnum and chilled wine

DISCLAIMER: the OP does not accept responsibility for the crap weather and whilst the OP admits to feelings of grandeur, she willingly concedes that she is not in fact God ..... Although her dh does not need to be informed of this.

Just chucking this one back up there - in case anyone needs it and to find out how you are all doing!

So far managed to keep things calm as we head into our second week. Aiming for one activity a day, park or swimming or walks etc and then giving down time - which generally means ds spends time on you tube looking at trains and buses - I'd obviously prefer it if he read or did something a little more ..... I don't know productive .... But it works for us and makes him happy. It also allows dd to have her nap undisturbed and I can tidy up.

We are off to North Devon for two weeks on Friday many swimming pools and beaches. Any suggestions from you West Country lovelies for nice places to go are most welcome.

Oh, came across something the other day got those if you in Oxford, I think it's a charity called Parasol and its specifically for dc with disabilities offering social activities.

*. For those of you in Oxford

Ahhhhhh DS managed 5 days before the lack of school routine has affected his behaviour!

He's very short tempered, argumentative, especially with his teenage sister winding him up!

5 weeks today til they go back! Sad thing is I was so looking forward to being off with them!

Sorry jackjack here's some [tea]

Can you set a timetable in place for him? What helps him unwind? My ds really responds to squeezie tight hugs, and also making him do star jumps and just general exertion.
As to the teen - bribery!?

My kettle is obviously buggered - so it's just I'm afraid

Hahaha I will happily accept wine over tea any day!!! Timetable is definitely the way to go with him as he has one for school and they have given us a similar home version so I do need to get tougher at implementing that!

It is a faff tbh, but once to get it done it will be second nature, make sure you have a change sign or something and that he understands when that sign is used and why - just allows you to build in some flexibility, should you need it.