While most parents are stressed about planning activities to keep their children entertained during the summer holidays, Lucy Dartford is far more optimistic about parenting. takes a relaxed approach to
On vacation, her PR specialist is a self-proclaimed "lazy mom" who lets her 4-year-old daughter Zuri decide what she wants to do. She lays down and eats takeaway pizza leftovers from breakfast.
This approach may surprise some, but Lucy, 38, a single mother, believes that as Zuri grows up, she realizes who she is and what her personality and interests are. I believe that giving freedom to know is healthy.
She said "a little freedom never hurts"
said Lucy, who lives in London. For toddlers like Zuri.
"They have to get up at a certain time and get ready for daycare and school. They always have breakfast at a certain time. This is healthy of course.
}"But for me, when it comes to summer vacation, I don't think it hurts to be free to decide what to do. It really brings out the best side of Zuri." 17}
``It's a chance to take a break from the usual daycare routine.
Zuri is given the opportunity to test boundaries during school holidays, but Lucy says of course there are limits.
She says: "My The approaches all make sense.
"I'm sure many parents can relate to the feeling of not wanting to cook, so they might order take-out. want and would prefer pizza - that's absolutely fine with me as long as she also has a glass of water and fruit.
"She eats and is happy. No tantrums. If you were asked to eat a whole chocolate cake or something for breakfast, you would clearly draw a line, but balance is everything."
Lucy's Summer Vacation The relaxed approach to routine extends to bedtime as well.
Lucy said: She enforces certain times.
"Sometimes she asks me to sleep over, which is fine with me, because she leads it. It works."
As a result, Lucy says both her daughter and mother are happy.
She said: She is a girl who is really looking forward to starting school in September.
``I let her do what she wants.
"Sometimes I go out with friends, but there is no pressure on timing.
"It's a choice, but I'm also a working single mom.
}``People are sometimes surprised and ask how it works, and it does. n Throws at us things that can disrupt our daily lives, and it is important that children know how to deal with that disruption, too. and knowing how to deal with it is a great life skill in itself.”