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Just for you today, some fresh ideas on staying sane during the holidays. I know some of you who adore this time of year, and I love hearing from you. Keep sending me your favorite ways to thrive instead of just survive this time of year!
For the rest of my readers, check out these tips to empower your days and bring peace to your long nights during this special time of year.
The Nut-Free Mom Blog: Holiday Stress Management for Nut-Free … – Holiday Stress Management for Nut-Free Parents, Part 1. Ah, the holidays. They’re meant to be relaxing and enjoyable and for the most part, they can be. But food allergies add another dimension to these joyous times, and most of us find …
Dictionary For Dads: Holiday Bliss For Daddy – Some families have been known to host Christmas in July to avoid the “Actual Day” stress. Compromising relieves tension for children caught in the middle of extreme Holiday scheduling. Plan gift giving so that both parents are on the …
Holiday Stress – Stress Management Techniques – delish.com – Take the Stress Out of Santa Season. Children can get just as frazzled as their parents during the holidays, leading to insomnia, tummy aches, and temper tantrums. Here, eight easy, expert-recommended ways to ensure a happy, …
Holiday Stress! Are children affected? « Stress Free Kids – A higher score indicates a higher level of stress. Holiday schedules are usually very different from the rest of the year. This alone presents change. Christmas is assigned 12 points where as an increase in arguments between parents is …
6 Holiday Survival Tips: How to Reduce Stress: Healthy Living … – Financial pressure, time management, family stresses, or even some old memories, thoughts, missing loved ones who have passed–the holidays can bring on so many feelings. That is normal…and it is okay to have these feelings. …
Remember to breathe and take a few moments for yourself along the way!
Wishing you abundantly overflowing blessings,
Christy
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