HOLIDAY WOES
‘The accuracy!’ mums yell as Cher Lloyd reveals she ‘needs space’ from her two kids during the summer holidays
The singer's hands are full with a five-year-old and an 11-month-old
CHER Lloyd has been praised for her "accuracy" after revealing she's struggling with "overstimulation" as a mum-of-two in the summer holidays.
The former X Factor star shares five-year-old Delilah-Rae and 11-month-old Eliza Violet with husband Craig Monk.
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But the stress of balancing motherhood with her own career while Delilah-Rae is off school and her baby sister is needing attention appears to be taking its toll on the 31-year-old.
In a on TikTok, Cher wrote over the top that she was struggling with "the baby's crying and the dog's barking" as well as having "127 unread emails".
She's also having to face questions from her eldest about "why (her) face has spots".
In the clip, Cher lip-synced along to a clip in which a woman asked her pal "are you alright?"
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"I just need a bit of space if that's okay," she replied, concluding with a massive sigh.
In the caption, Cher added: "MOTHERRRRR. #space #okay #overstimulatedmum."
And people in the comments section were quick to praise the Swagger Jagger star for her "accuracy".
"Over stimulation as a mum is exhausting," one wrote.
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To which Cher replied: "Constantly tired. But still trying to slay!"
"The accuracy," another laughed.
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"I cannot deal with the over stimulation."
"You good?" a third asked.
With Cher responding: "No, but yea."
"I hide in the toilet for some space but the cats and the kids follow me there," someone else sighed.
"I don’t want to adult no more," another admitted.
"Oh my god, so accurate!" someone else said.
"The overstimulation is real - especially when it’s hot.";
"This is me in the summer holidays. Send help!" another pleaded.
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BATTLING BOREDOM: Despite hours of activities and playdates, if your kids are already complaining there’s nothing to do, parenting expert Liat Hughes Joshi says: “Don’t feel you have to organise every second of the holidays. Kids benefit from boredom and learn to make their own fun.
“Boredom can trigger creative and imaginative play but you need to encourage kids to get used to not being told how to spend their time.
“Ride out the pleas of boredom. Counter it with comments such as, ‘What do you think you could do?’ and maybe have a list of ‘I’m bored’ activity ideas on the fridge.”
SCREEN OVERLOAD: It’s tempting during the holidays to rely on a digital babysitter but don’t let them gawp their whole summer away in front of a screen.
Liat says: “It’s unfair to expect older kids to power down but it’s important to set some ground rules.
“Set family tech rules together. If you’re often distracted by your phone, follow the rules too. Maybe tell the kids they aren’t allowed any screen time until they’ve done set chores, some exercise, or a board game.
“Are there times when you’d like to ban screens completely? Perhaps during dinner or when they have friends over to visit.
“Tech is a battleground for parents, but you have to set boundaries. Stand firm and be prepared to be unpopular.”
TOO MUCH TOGETHERNESS: You love your kids, but being with them 24/7 can be exhausting. Do not feel guilty if you need a bit of downtime.
Liat says: “If you’re juggling work and household tasks as well as occupying the kids, it’s normal to start feeling overwhelmed or jaded and in need of some peace.
“If you can’t afford or don’t want to send your kids to all-day camps, look for free kids’ workshops so you can get on with jobs or have a break for a couple of hours.
“Seeking a spell of quiet every now and then doesn’t make you a bad parent — in fact it will probably make you more positive and enthusiastic when you are with the kids.”
SCHEDULING CONFLICT: Schedules can go out the window during holidays, but late nights and early mornings can mean tired and unhappy children.
Dr Tamara Bugembe, paediatrician and founder of Helperbees.co.uk says: “Children get grumpy, test boundaries and become challenging when routines are broken.
“Sticking to some kind of routine during the holidays is a good idea.
“We release hormones at different times of the day and when regular meal times and bed times are broken, it causes dips and peaks in mood.
“Holidays are about having fun but an early night once or twice a week will make everyone happier.”
EXCESS ENERGY: Make sure kids get out in the fresh air to tire them out — and make them healthier and happier.
Dr Bugembe says: “Sunshine also tops up vital vitamin D levels which helps improve bone strength and energy levels in children. Our levels run low in winter so let the kids stock up in warmer weather.
“Letting them run around in shorts and a T-shirt is the best way to top up. Make sure they’re wearing sun cream, get outside and have fun.
“Encourage them to try healthy habits such as cycling and walking. They’ll hopefully get hooked and want to carry them on when the weather gets colder.”
While someone else suggested: "Grab a duvet and make yourself a fort and do some colouring.
"Adulting is hard!"
And others revealed the brutally honest things their own children had told them.
"My 2 year old told my neighbour 'mine mommy has fat legs' as I was taking him out the car," one said.
"My little boy has chicken pox, I have a break out of spots on my chin…earlier he said 'awwww mummy you’ve got chicken pox too'," another recalled.
"My 10 yr old (after telling him to drink more water) said 'Is that why you have that big tummy?' …whilst patting it."
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"That's the worst when kids are just so brutally honest," a third wrote.
"I think they know there is no repercussions!"
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