Do you want to plan a vacation with your kids during your custody time?
Vacation time is important for you and for your children. It allows all of you the time to relax and get away from the routine. It gives you a great opportunity to build memories together and also to develop strong relationships.
Vacations don’t have to be a stressful production or cost a lot of money. You may not have the resources right now to fly the kids to DisneyWorld, but that doesn’t mean you can’t plan a fun, exciting vacation. Here are some tips for a trip that will fit in your budget.
- Schedule the time for the vacation. If your parenting plan has the vacation dates already picked out then you should follow those. If you have an unspecified vacation, look at your calendar and pick the time to go. (Custody X Change lets you put both in your custody agreement). Make sure to schedule it so you can give the other parent adequate notice.
- Look for nearby vacation spots to take your children. There are usually a lot of places close to home that we never check out because we always want to go far away for vacation.
- Camping can be an inexpensive and fun vacation. There are usually places close by to camp, and you can plan out all of the food so you save money that way.
- Consider driving to a destination instead of flying. Or make a road trip your vacation. Plan a scenic route with a lot of stops along the way. Stop for a few days at different places and then keep driving. Make sure your kids are interested in where you’re going though.
- Do an at home vacation. Take time off and plan out activities to do right in your own city. Go on day trips and then come home for dinner. Make dinner together and play games at night.
The main purpose of the vacation is to have focused time with your children. It’s the time when you put work aside and just have fun with them. If you do that, pretty much anything you do will be fun.
So, have fun and enjoy it!!