Childcare During School Holidays: Why Mums Need Space to Recharge

Half term always sounds lovely in theory, but in reality, it can feel like a lot. For children, it’s a break. For mothers, it’s often the opposite.

The usual rhythm disappears overnight. There’s no school run, no clear structure to the day, and suddenly everything expands, childcare, work, planning, emotional presence. Whether you’re a working mum trying to balance deadlines around your child, or simply someone who needs a moment to yourself, the school holidays can feel relentless.

It’s a shift that isn’t always acknowledged, but deeply felt.