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Ep. 16 How to Help Your Child Over the Holidays: The Science of Rest, Rhythm & Keeping Learning on Track
The Mindful Toolbox: A series dedicated to mental and emotional wellbeing
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Your child doesn’t need more revision this December, but they do need the right kind of rest.
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And here’s the shocking truth most parents don’t know:
Too much “holiday freedom” can feel like stress, not rest…
and actually, too much "freedom" makes learning harder in January.
In this episode, I'll be breaking down the newest 2025 neuroscience showing that rest is not the absence of activity, but the presence of rhythm. And the right kind of recovery can boost working memory, emotional regulation, and exam readiness more than any worksheet ever could.
👉 By the end, you’ll have 3 science-backed tools to help your child recharge their brain without losing learning momentum.
Perfect for parents wondering:
• “How do I help my child over the holidays?”
• “Should we rest or revise?”
• “Will they fall behind before exams?”
This episode blends the evidence from Harvard, The Child Trauma Academy, University of York, Westminster, and the Journal of Sleep Research... all translated into practical, guilt-free strategies for families.
In this episode you'll learn:
◼️ Why rhythmic rest restores children’s working memory better than doing nothing
◼️ The 2024–25 research on green exercise and nervous system regulation
◼️ Why predictive regulation (Harvard, 2025) explains holiday overwhelm
◼️ How unpredictable days (26–30 Dec) trigger the brain’s “danger” circuitry
◼️ The fastest way to restore focus
◼️ What boosts attention and working memory
◼️ The science behind flow states and why creativity counts as learning
◼️ What is the No. 1 modulator of learning readiness
◼️ How to keep rest restorative (without rigid timetables or guilt)
◼️ The 3:1 Rule for revision during holidays
◼️ The simple body-budget reset every child needs over the break
This is your December blueprint for rest, rhythm, and calm progress. It's built especially for anxious, ADHD, SEN, or sensitive learners.
Resources Mentioned:
- Free Parent Toolkit - ADHD routines, EBSA supports, study systems:
https://betteringyouth.co.uk/mindful-toolbox-podcast-resources - Coaching & Tutoring Information:
https://betteringyouth.co.uk - Connect on Instagram:
@TheMindfulToolbox_Podcast
00:00 The Holiday Dilemma for Parents: Rest vs. Revision
01:40 Understanding the Science of January Routines (2025 Research)
02:55 What’s the best way to Rest, Reset and Recover?
06:25 The Body Budget: Balancing Energy and Rest
09:26 Creating Predictability in Holiday Routines
11:29 Movement as Medicine: Active Restoration
14:00 Sleep: The Ultimate Learning Reset (Schlarb, 2025)
17:38 How to Balance Play, Structure & Gentle Revision
20:08 Practical Tools for a Gentle January Reset for ADHD students
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