Finland family experts discuss summer holiday stress and reading habits

Family therapist Virve Virkki in the Vantaa and Kerava welfare region advises that, despite financial worries, job insecurity or illness, summer holidays can still be restorative. She stresses that simple activities, togetherness, and a relaxed mindset help families cope, noting that children do not need extravagant outings to benefit from the break.

Turun Sanomat reminds families that developing reading skills requires regular practice and encourages active, constructive participation in discussions about literacy, emphasizing the importance of consistent training for new readers.