It’s easy to fall back into the rhythm of family life on these trips, the problem with that is that the rhythm is often based on you being a child. Family dynamics are always tricky, and regressing into someone who is completely dependent on others for their every want and need is going to make you feel gross and make your parents feel worse. Of course, your caregivers may love the chance to dote on you, but being demanding, unreasonable and whiny is not great for the vacation atmosphere. I mean this with love, but you have to grow up a little.

Communicate

Finally, communicate! You’re not a kid anymore, you can use your words. Say when something bothers you, speak when you want to voice your own opinion and talk about what’s on your mind. And just as importantly, listen. Listen to your family members’ thoughts, feelings and needs. Having everything out in the open will stop resentments and arguments from building up over time, and it will also just add quality to your time with your family. You might even get to know each other more!