As of next week, ‘tis the season of giving thanks and giving presents, of holiday festivities, family gatherings and religious celebrations all packed into the last six weeks of the year. It’s no wonder children can go from excited to overwhelmed in a heartbeat — and parents can go from having fun to stressing out just as quickly.
Holidays can test kids’ stamina on many fronts, from being patient on car trips to playing nicely with cousins. And what child isn't taxed by long meals with unfamiliar food? This week on childmind.org we offer strategies for making the holiday season as stress-free and kid-friendly as possible, to enable kids to be at their best and make the season rewarding to the whole family.
