When the holidays are over, Even if it's only been for a few days, it can be a bit overwhelming for kids. Though They know that the holidays are over, getting back into the routine can be a bit annoying, especially after having spent a few days without routines, such as getting up at any time or not doing any homework.
For this reason, it is advisable that whenever there are holidays the children follow some routines that, although they are more flexible, help them to be connected with their usual daily structure. Whether you have done this or not, if your children have a hard time getting back to "normal", you need to follow the following tips.
Make him think about the next party
If your child feels sad because he has to start routines again and does not feel like doing it because he likes to do nothing… Talk to him about what will be the next nearby party, such as the weekend. Only 5 days to go to sleep a little more in the morning and not have to go to school.
Structure the day
Talk to your children about everything they have to do during the day so they can make a mental scheme about their day's activities. In this way you can have more peace of mind about what you have to do, having a mental structure about what you will do in the morning, at noon or in the afternoon and night. This will give you emotional peace of mind and mental stability.
Think positive
You have to be a good example for your children and avoid the sadness of Monday or the sadness after the holidays to return to work. If you have an attitude of sadness or melancholy because you have to go back to your routines, Your children will learn about it and will imitate your behavior so they will also show a negative attitude towards the return to the routine.
In this sense, it is necessary that you be an example for your children and you can get all the good that a new day has. Think of all the good things that can happen on this routine start day. In the case of your son, you can tell him that he will see his friends again, that he will surely learn many things at school and that he will be comfortable. Remember that the most powerful thing for a child is that you teach him by the example of your actions, more than by your words!
In this way, from now on, your children can have a more positive attitude when the holidays or even the weekends are over. They will realize that things are there to enjoy whether they are "daily and normal" things such as holidays for rest and disconnection. Everything has good parts in life and you have to live in the present in order to enjoy the future. Getting back to normal after the holidays is not easy for many, but a good transition is necessary.