The first week is decompression
Don't book the next contract immediately. Let the body adjust to home time, home meals, home noise. A week of sleeping in your own bed before saying yes to the next thing.
Reconnect deliberately, not all at once
You won't catch up on six months of family life in three days. Spread it out. One activity per day with one family member.
The savings conversation
A long contract usually means good money. Have the conversation about what the money's for before it disappears into general spending. New car, holiday, mortgage overpayment, pension — name it and move it.