Schedules

Holidays have families going here and there and children aren't used to all that hustle and bustle. Here are a few tips to help reduce the stress for children:

• Try to keep your regular routine as much as you can. Children tend to get cranky when they have to skip naps or regular feeding times. Try to put your children to bed at the same time you usually do.
• Watch the overload: While you may think your child should be happy getting sweet treats and extra gifts, they might become overwhelmed by it all. Allow them to take their own time out from the chaos with a needed nap or some quiet time.
• Keep your child informed. Let them know the schedule of the day. Make sure you let your child know they can speak up if they are getting tired and need a break and don't be too quick to snap at your child if they start complaining about being tired or not wanting to share. Children can be easily overwhelmed during the holiday season and don't know how de-stress.
• Make sure you have some down time allowed for the holiday season. This can be reading books, watching a holiday movie, or playing a game. You might enjoy this just as much as your child does!