August 21st 2023.
Roma Norriss is a parenting consultant here to save the holidays. She is a former birthworker and is now living in Somerset with her partner Alice Irving and their children Rowan, 16, Zephyr, 15, Leo, 12, and Artemis, 11. As a parenting consultant, Roma is passionate about helping other parents provide their children with the best summer holidays.
One of the most important pieces of advice that Roma gives to parents is to take care of themselves, particularly during the holidays. She understands how difficult it can be to stay present and attentive when you are feeling burned out. To help manage this, she encourages parents to nurture their emotional tanks by spending time with other adults, swapping turns to offload and being playful. This is the best way to ensure that parents have the energy to be the best versions of themselves for their kids.
Roma and her partner met when their youngest were babies, and they have raised their children with a unique approach. Rowan is a genius in anything movement or performance-oriented, while Zephyr has an impressive cycling skillset and budding photography abilities. Leo is a bright, loving, and quirky kid who can nail adult Lego sets in record time. Lastly, Artemis is the most adventurous of the bunch, being a national-level Lego robotics competitor, go-kart enthusiast, singer, and creative writer.
Roma and her partner make sure that their kids are getting the best summer holidays, by engaging in fun pursuits, such as going to activities they love, and participating in less enjoyable tasks, like limiting their screen time. As Roma has been suffering from a neurological disorder for three years, she has limited energy and is often in pain. This means that the time she gets to spend with her children is precious and needs to count. To ensure that her kids go away feeling connected, she offers regular doses of one-on-one time, where she can focus on being present and delighted.
Roma wants to make sure that parents take care of themselves as well as their kids, which is why she recommends the work of parenting mentor Rachel Brydon. Rachel advises parents to be realistic about the amount of time they can spend playing with their children, and to plan out their days so that they can have regular 10-minute slots of one-on-one play without any distractions.
Finally, Roma suggests Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester. This exhibition is a great way for kids to learn about what happens to food after we eat it, and there is commentary from kids’ TV favourites. The exhibition is chargeable, but the museum itself is free.
Roma Norriss is here to help parents make the most out of the summer holidays. With her advice and tips, parents can ensure that both they and their children have a fulfilling and enjoyable summer season.
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