23/08/2026
The summer holidays can bring out a completely different side of our children.
For some, less routine can mean more overwhelm, frustration, anxiety or bigger emotions.
For others, you might notice the opposite.
They seem calmer.
They sleep better.
There are fewer meltdowns.
They seem more like themselves.
Both can tell us something.
When school stops, lots of things change at once — the routine, expectations, social pressures, sensory demands and the predictability of knowing what each day will look like.
So rather than only looking at the behaviour, it can be helpful to get curious about what has changed around them.
What are they missing?
What pressure has disappeared?
What might they be finding difficult?
Sometimes children can't explain what's going on underneath the surface, but their behaviour can communicate it for them.
If you've noticed changes in your child over the summer and you're wondering whether they might benefit from some extra support, I offer creative counselling for children and young people.
A safe space where they don't always have to find the right words to express how they're feeling.
Send me a message if you'd like to chat about how I could support your child.
