Balancing the hustle and bustle of
shopping,
cooking, and family get-togethers during the
holidays can sometimes take a toll on you and your family’s mental health.
In this newsletter, we offer some tips to help you enjoy the holidays for what they are – time to enjoy with your family.
Remember to stick to your child’s usual
sleep and
mealtime schedules when you can to reduce
stress and help your child and you enjoy the holidays. Also, don’t feel pressured to “over-spend.” Help your child
make a gift for family members, grandparents, or other important adults and friends. Chances are, those gifts will be the most treasured ones and will teach your child many
important lessons that purchasing presents can’t.
Have a safe and healthy Thanksgiving!
~Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP
Medical Editor, HealthyChildren.org