Parents: it’s something we all have to face. It could be their first day at school or their first sleepover, but, at some point, we have to let the little ones go and do their thing. And the same will happen on a family holiday.
Separation anxiety, especially when time apart is new to you both, is completely normal. Even if your child already attends nursery or school, leaving them in a new environment can be stressful. And that’s the last thing you want, particularly on a relaxing family holiday. But here’s how you can make those difficult moments a little easier, and why Neilson holidays are the best environment for it.
Help settle everybody’s nerves by going along to check it out together. Your little ones can meet the team and start getting excited about the toys and activities on offer. It also gives you the chance to chat about any worries with our highly-skilled staff. Better to do this in advance so you can enjoy your me-time knowing all of your concerns have been addressed and your child is having a ball.
Saying ‘goodbye’ on holiday can be emotional, even if it’s only for a couple of hours. Whether your child runs off to join in on the action without a backward glance or clings to your leg, parents often find it harder than kids. Rest assured that even the most reluctant kids soon settle in. We often see tears dry as soon as parents have left, so try to keep the goodbyes short and sweet and they’ll be just fine. We promise.
Kids reflect our emotions, so try and stay upbeat and calm – even if you are a little nervous. Help ‘sell it’ before they arrive by focussing on the friends they’ll make and the exciting things they’ll do.
It might be a blanket, a cuddly teddy or a favourite toy car, but a little something familiar can help children feel secure and at ease. Just let the staff know so it doesn’t get put away with the other kids’ club toys.
A great kids’ club gives children a safe and welcoming space where they can make new friends, get stuck into exciting activities and have all kinds of adventures. It should feel like a brilliant treat – and a far cry from school! And that’s certainly what our kids’ clubs are: a treat.
Our lovely kids’ club team know just what it takes to plan action-packed days that engage young minds and help them burn off all that excitable energy. Whether they’re building a sand castle with the babies in our Starfish crèche or setting sail on a pirate adventure with our Sea Badgers (4-5 year olds), they combine fantastic care with plenty of fun.
Your little ones will get to:
As much as we love our kids, day-to-day life can be busy and stressful.Everybody, and we mean everybody, needs to take a break now and again to recharge their batteries, cast off their worries and return to daily life refreshed and energised. And sometimes the only way to achieve that is with a bit of child-free downtime. It’s your holiday too, remember!
Whether you use the time to relax by the pool, spend some quality time with your other half or try your hand at some new activities, some adults-only time can be just what you need to get your parenting mojo back. Because happy parents make the best parents.
Use a kids’ club well and you’ll still have plenty of time for fun as a family, it’s all about finding the right balance. Spend a little time apart doing your own thing and your quality family time can be all the sweeter. Our holidays are flexible, so there’s no need to be apart all day if you don’t want to be.
Even with the promise of so many fun activities for their children, many parents still feel worried or guilty about using a kids’ club for the first time. It’s totally natural, but we want to help put your mind at ease.
Neilson kids’ clubs offer:
And all included in the price of your holiday. What have you got to lose by giving it a try? Our holidays are tailor-made to ensure that leaving the kids to get on with it is as pain and guilt-free as possible. You have to do it at some point, so you might as well do it here, with us. And now, time for you to relax.
We ran a survey of 1,000 UK parents to reveal that half (49%) of them feel guilty about wanting to do their own thing, without the kids, on their family holiday.
The family holiday is fast approaching and you’re may be wondering whether to take advantage of the children’s clubs available on a Neilson Beachclub holiday.
Neilson have been operating holidays to Greece for decades now and it’s safe to say we think it’s a wonderful destination for families!
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