HOLIDAYS ARE HERE
Posted by Adriana Soler (adriana) on Dec 15 2011
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 HOLIDAY STRESS HAPPENS TO CHILDREN TOO…

WHY?

·     Children are being bambared with happy fast paced Christmas music everywhere, Flashing lights, tons of treats and goodies, attending Christmas events and parties, and maybe not keeping there regular sleeping schedual. TV advertisments are pumping the “perfect christmas gift” and showing all the christmas specials about families and present giving and to top it all off all year long, we talk about “stranger danger” then plunk them on a stranger in a red suit’s lap and ask them to smile!

Not to mention all the stress they feel from their parents own stress about getting Christmas shopping, decorating, cooking and all the other holiday stuff and plans completed!

WHEW! NOW THAT’S STRESS!

 

WAYS TO LIMIT STRESS FOR CHILDREN DURING THE HOLIDAYS

 

-Keep things Simple. Don’t overdue it all children really want is to spend time with you!

 -Let Children Know. Discuss your plans in advance to children are aware of whats happening for the hoildays.

 -Make sure children get plenty of rest and healthy foods.

 -Limit Media. TV, Video games etc

 -Don’t try to compensate with alot of gifts. Use time coupons or crafts where you spend time with each other through out the year.

 -Take care of yourself. Children can sense your stress or feelings.

 

MOST CHILDREN ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS.

PREPERATION, PATIENCE AND HONESTY CAN PREVENT CONFLICT, REDUCE STRESS AND ENHANCE THE HOLIDAY SEASON FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

HERE'S TO A HAPPY AND STRESS FREE HOLIDAY!-

LOVE ALL THE STAFF FROM PARKSIDE ACADEMY

Last changed: Dec 15 2011 at 7:15 pm

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