From the Pymble Parent Association
Is your glass half full or empty?
It’s been a busy Term 1 and school holidays are just around the corner, meaning it’s time to refuel again.
Many families are organised, packed their bags and ready to travel, while others are just looking forward to sleeping in and casually enjoying their well-earned down time. Whichever option you take it is important to refuel your own emotional tank and set aside time for things you love to do.
For the families with young children and tweens, I would encourage you to consider some tips which are available online to help them refuel again for Term 2.
- Eating healthy. Holiday fun foods can be oh so tasty but low on nutrition which then in turn affect their mood. Why not slip in portions of fresh fruit and vegetables with yummy dips during their meals?
- Keep some regularity in their sleep routine so they don’t get into a cycle of sleeping late and waking up late, as it becomes difficult for them to adjust when they return to school.
- Organise group play dates outdoors with other families. Nothing beats fresh air, playing with friends and family outdoors. Beach walks, picnics, tree top activities, canoeing, sailing and abseiling are a few great outdoor activities that can be done in small or large groups.
- Monitor screen time. Excessive screen time will cause mental fatigue, impatience and wire their mind to overthink on social media and entertainment reels, which are not necessarily healthy for their mind and emotions.
During these holidays let’s help our girls see their glass is half full rather than half empty. It’s a term we know so well but, on this side of parenting, we also know how important it is to have this mindset during their time at school and once they graduate.
All these tips will require some effort, but it will be worth the effort in the long term. 😊
A special thank you to the Music Department and students for organising the Senior School Ensemble Concert which is being held tonight at 6.30pm on Gloucester Lawn. It’s a wonderful end-of-term concert that you should definitely not miss!
Sunny Hres
PPA President on behalf of the entire PPA Committee