The school bell rings, the term ends, and suddenly the holidays stretch ahead — with two homes to share, two calendars to follow, and a knot of expectations that makes every Christmas, Easter and half-term feel heavier than before. This is a practical, compassionate companion for separated parents who want school breaks to work. You'll learn how to plan the entire holiday year in advance, design handovers that feel calm and quick, and build a schedule that gives children predictability and both parents real time. It covers travelling with children, handling grandparents and new partners, sharing holiday costs fairly, and keeping birthdays and festivals meaningful in both homes. You'll find ways to manage conflict without drawing children into it, adapt old traditions, and create new rituals that bring comfort. The book also tackles the often-forgotten return to school, so every break ends as gently as it began. Written in clear, non-legal language and grounded in everyday family life, this is the guide to keep by the calendar all year round. Part of The Separation Library.
About the author
Rosamund Quennell Crowhurst writes for The Separation Library.
