Keep the holidays simple and everyone happy with these suggestions from Home & School Connection:
- Some families just try to do too much! Settle on the one or two holiday traditions that everyone really enjoys, and drop the others.
- Tip: Exercise is a known stress-reducer, so include an active tradition like a family ice skating outing or hike.
- Tip: Exercise is a known stress-reducer, so include an active tradition like a family ice skating outing or hike.
- Try to stick to your youngster's routine as much as possible. For example, if you have a long drive to Grandma's house, let him ride in his pajamas. He can listen to an audio book to fall asleep in the car at his usual bedtime.