'Be aware of your neurosis.'
That's according to psychotherapist and author Stella O'Malley, who wasThe best way to manage demands is to ensure that each member of the family gets one thing they want during the day, Ms O'Malley revealed."If you have a day all for the kids, your partner might be furious or you might be furious – vice versa if it's all adult stuff with museums and stuff, put in a nice child-friendly meal in the middle or an ice cream," she said.
Ms O'Malley said holidaying is all about"figuring out your own family's rhythm" and not comparing yourself to others. "Some resorts are absolutely brilliant, incredibly child friendly. They are happy to take the kids away for the day and bring them here and bring them there," she said. "It's actually genuinely attending to each person's needs for the holiday as opposed to squabbling over what you want to do."Values can differ between families – from behaviour to sleep, to diet – and Ms O'Malley said it is important to understand your family's boundaries before you are jetsetting anywhere.
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