Family holidays when the kids are little are often a breeze. Think lazy days on the beach, buckets and spades, ice-creams and kids club. Okay, they’re not always idyllic – especially if the youngsters get ill or if their routine flies out the window. But family holidays seem to get trickier as your off-spring enter their teens. Here are the best ways to enjoy a break, with a gaggle of teens in tow. We’ve kept it local for COVID-related reasons, but these are great tips whether you’re exploring your own province or heading abroad. Get buy-in early Teens have a permanent case of FOMO. They can’t bear the thought of missing out on parties or action while they are away with their parents. Don’t take it personally. Expect a little resistance, especially when lockdown eases and they have the choice of hanging out with their friends or holidaying with their folks. ADVERTISEMENT The best way to overcome initial murmurings of dissent in the ranks is to get your teens involved in the planning from the get-go. Road trips are fun to plan. Let your teens explore different routes, consider pitstops and even have a say in the final destination. Excited teens are happy teens. Find balance – and boundaries The last thing you want is for your teens to be glued to their phones for the entire trip. This is about family bonding. We all need to relax and unwind, and the constant sight of them on devices may just…
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