Helping children when and where they need it most

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, we’re all trying to figure out how to celebrate holidays in this pandemic year. How do we make sure everyone is on the same page about safety? And since many of us won’t be able to travel and gather the way we normally do, how will we deal with another wallop of disappointment?

We can’t tell you what decisions to make for your family, but our experts have suggestions to help everyone, including children, make the best of it. And since many holiday traditions will be off the table, we offer tips to help your family create new traditions that can make this year memorable in positive ways, too.

Caroline Miller, Editorial Director | ✉

Holidays During the Pandemic

Tips for reducing stress, helping kids cope with change, and making new traditions.

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10 Tips for Raising Grateful Kids

How to help kids show (and feel) appreciation.

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How to Ask What Kids Are Feeling

Ways to get insight into how your kids are handling stressful times.

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How to Handle Holidays After a Death in the Family

Grief can make special days harder.

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How to Help Your Kids Handle Disappointment

Tools for coping with frustration during the pandemic.

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Helping Kids Learn to Be Generous

Kids sometimes need a little nudge from their parents.

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