Part of keeping the peace with your teen may be that you have to fall back and regroup before the vacation begins. Take an assessment of how you are getting along with each other. Are there problems you can fix before the vacation? Have you spend time with your teen talking and seeing how their life is going right now? Opening the lines of communication with your teen before the family vacation will aid you in keeping the peace.
If a meltdown happens, with you or with his/her siblings, get to the heart of the matter and move past it. Do not dwell on any negative behavior as this will hinder the entire family’s fun. Family vacation is a time when parents can let down their guard just a bit. If something really bothers you, save it for a talk when you get home.
