Summer Holidays are round the corner
THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS ARE ROUND THE CORNER….
Sorting out arrangements for the children when the schools close for the summer holidays isn’t easy. Keeping the children occupied for six weeks together with the cost that’s involved can put pressure and stress on an already difficult situation.
Summer holidays for separated parents require careful planning and communication to ensure both parents can spend time with their children. It's best to start planning early and be flexible with arrangements.
Also try and consider what the children need and would enjoy. This is an opportunity for them to have quality time with you.
Here's a more detailed look at navigating summer holidays as a separated family:
- Start early:
Begin discussing holiday arrangements well in advance of the summer break to allow time for planning
Open communication:
Establish clear and consistent communication
Consider everyone's needs:
Think about your own work schedules, commitments, and the children's preferences and needs when making arrangements.
- Flexibility:
Be prepared to be flexible, as plans can change. Be open to adjusting arrangements if necessary.
- Children's needs:
Always prioritise what’s best for the children and ensure they have quality time with both parents.
- Travel arrangements:
If traveling abroad, be sure to obtain consent from the other parent and provide them with travel details.
- Contact while apart:
Agree on how and when the children will be able to contact the parent they are not with during the holiday.
- Splitting the weeks:
Think about dividing the summer holidays into blocks of time, such as two weeks with each parent, or a combination of one and two-week periods.
But what happens when you just can’t agree?
Family Mediation
If you and your co-parent are struggling to agree arrangements for the summer holidays.
We can support you both to find a solution that works for everyone.
Call The Family and Relationship Centre
on 020 8514 7880
25th June 2025