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Family vacations take a toll on parents, new study shows

Why vacations can take a toll and how clever strategies help everyone survive and recover

Family vacations take a toll on parents, new study shows
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26/08/2025 08:00 ‧ 1 hour ago | StarsInsider

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Family vacations promise bonding, adventure, and memories, but for parents, the reality can be exhausting. A new study by Talker Research for Yoto surveyed 2,000 parents with children under the age of 12, revealing it takes an average of 2.4 days to fully recover from a typical trip. Mid-journey meltdowns, planning pressures, and constant attention can turn holidays into a high-stress experience. While kids may thrive, parents often need strategies to survive and recuperate.

Click on for tips, insights, and practical tricks from the study.

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