School holidays are here — routines are out the window, the kids are home, and your brain is doing that familiar juggle between “I should be soaking up these moments” and “I really need to keep on top of the business.”

Sound familiar?

Let’s take a deep breath together, because this is your gentle reminder that:

✨ It’s OK to work more if this is your busy season.

✨ It’s OK to slow down and take time off.

✨ And it’s definitely OK to make time for yourself too.

You don’t have to pick one role over the other — you can be both.

💛 It’s OK to Work (Even If It’s Busy!)

For many children’s activity providers, school holidays can be one of the busiest times of the year.

You might be running extra sessions, planning workshops, or preparing for a big summer programme — and that’s absolutely fine!

You’re not missing out — you’re building something amazing for your families and your community.

Just remember to:

• Block out downtime in between sessions (even if it’s just 15 minutes for a breather).
• Give yourself permission to let some tasks wait until things quieten down.
• Celebrate your wins — you’re keeping a lot of plates spinning and that deserves recognition!

If, on the other hand, your business naturally slows during the holidays — that’s OK too.

You can use that time to rest, reset, and catch up on the little things you never normally have space for, like updating your website or planning content for next term.

There’s no right way to do it — only the way that works for you.

🌈 It’s OK to Step Away

If you feel like your business can tick along without you for a few days, take the opportunity to fully switch off.

Go for that family walk, have a movie day, or get messy in the garden — whatever feels good for you and your little ones.

Rest is productive too.

It recharges your energy, resets your creativity, and reminds you why you started your business in the first place.

☕ It’s OK to Make Time for You

Here’s the part so many mums forget — you matter too.

Even if your week is packed, it’s still important to find small moments that are just for you.

It could be:

• A quiet coffee before the day starts.
• Listening to a podcast on the school run.
• Saying no to something that feels like “too much.”

You don’t need hours of self-care. You just need pockets of peace to recharge your mind and body.

Because when you take care of you, everything else — business, family, and life — runs that little bit smoother.

🌟 Balance Looks Different for Everyone

Some holidays you’ll be in full “business mode.”

Other times, you’ll be in “mum mode.”

And sometimes, you’ll just need a bit of you time.

There’s no perfect balance — it’s about flexibility, grace, and knowing that you’re doing your best.

So whether you’re running sold-out summer sessions, taking time off with your kids, or finding moments of calm between the chaos — know this:

You’re not falling behind.

You’re building a business and a family life that works for you.

And that’s something to be proud of 💛