The school holidays are here! While the kids are thrilled to have a break from homework, parents often find themselves facing an entirely different challenge—keeping the home tidy, organised, and chaos-free. With little feet running around all day, meal prep doubling, and toys appearing in every corner, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But don’t worry! With these school holiday home management tips, you can keep your home in check and still enjoy the time with your little ones.
1. Create a daily schedule.
Routine is your best friend during the holidays. While it doesn’t have to be as rigid as the school term, a basic schedule helps maintain order. Allocate time for meals, play, quiet activities, and even light household chores. Kids thrive on structure, and having a plan keeps both them and your home in check.
2. Set up a play & study zone.
The living room doesn’t have to transform into a toy jungle! Designate a specific area where kids can play, do puzzles, or engage in creative activities. If they need to work on holiday projects, setting up a small study station ensures their school supplies don’t end up scattered around the house. By keeping play and learning contained in one space, school holiday home management becomes much easier.
3. Get the kids involved in cleaning.
Believe it or not, kids can be great little helpers! Assign age-appropriate tasks, such as tidying up their toys, setting the table, or even sweeping up crumbs. Turn cleaning into a fun game with music and small rewards. Not only does this lighten your load, but it also teaches them responsibility—win-win!
4. Plan easy & quick meals.
Cooking three times a day can become exhausting. Plan simple, nutritious meals and involve the kids in meal prep to keep things fun. Prepping snacks and meals in advance reduces the time spent in the kitchen, leaving you with more moments to enjoy with the family. Bonus tip: Use one-pan meals and slow cookers to save time on cleaning up.
5. Call in the reinforcements.
Let’s be honest—sometimes, you need a break! If the laundry pile is taking over, dishes seem never-ending, and you can’t remember the last time you mopped, let Sweepsouth take the load off your shoulders. A professional cleaning service can help restore order while you focus on creating holiday memories with your kids.
School holidays don’t have to mean a messy home and frazzled parents. With a few school holiday home management tricks up your sleeve, you can keep your space organised while still making time for fun. And when the mess gets out of hand, a SweepStar is just a booking away—because every parent deserves a little extra help!
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