Holiday Survival

The holidays can be chaotic for everyone. This guide provides parents with strategies to manage stress, create meaningful traditions, and balance obligations while keeping family connections strong. By focusing on presence over perfection, you can ensure the season is memorable for the right reasons.

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Parenting Resolutions for the New Year | Article

When the last noisemaker has rung in the New Year and the holidays have passed, it's common for parents to become tired, frustrated and bewildered as a result of their child's behavior. Many families get off schedule and out of sorts during the holidays and find themselves in need of some New Year's…

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Relieving Holiday Stress | Article

The holiday season and all that comes with it can cause a great deal of stress for you. Your child may be feeling it, too. If your child is becoming increasingly anxious or tense, help ease the burden with this stress-reducing strategy.

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Counter the Holiday Buying Mania | Article

Having fun together is a huge factor in healthy family relationships. Take some time this holiday season to forget about what you have to do and what your children want you to buy them. If you fear your children are succumbing to the advertising blitz that tells them they really do want all that…

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Teach Tweens What's Really Important at the Holidays | Article

As children grow into their pre-adolescent years, they spend more time outside the home and with friends, and are exposed to a lot more media messages beyond the influence of parents. Tweens are bombarded with advertising, both blatant and subtle, especially during the busy shopping season.

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Tips to Connect with Your Kids During the Holidays | Article

Holiday excitement and stress can overwhelm even the best us. The holiday season is supposed to be about family and togetherness, right? Even so, it's often easy to overlook this fundamental fact. Which is why it's so important to take time out of the seasonal hustle and bustle to help your family…

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Holiday Tips for Blended Families

Navigate the holiday season with ease! Discover 10 essential tips for blended families to create joyful traditions and maintain harmony during the festivities.

Christmas Tips for Handling the Holidays After a Divorce

Discover essential tips for navigating the holiday season after a divorce. Focus on your children's well-being and create lasting memories without the stress of overcompensation.

Essential Holiday Tips for Grandparents

Discover essential tips for grandparents to create a joyful holiday experience. From gift-giving to family traditions, these insights will help you navigate the festive season with ease.