Holiday
07
Dec
Spread Holiday Cheer After a Crazy Year
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Rick@Admin
‘Tis the season to be jolly and joyous, but this year brought extra stress and anxiety! This year, the holiday traditions and festivities we usually enjoy will look very different from what they have in the past. Though we may not be ...
09
Mar
St. Patrick’s Day with Family
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Every year, for one day in March, people of any background get to celebrate the “Luck of the Irish!” St. Patrick’s Day is a great holiday for exploring new traditions and bringing extra joy to the ones you love. Here are some fun acti...
09
Feb
Valentine’s Day Hearts and Cupid’s Arrow
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In a conversation with two elementary-aged children, I asked them to share their thoughts with me about Valentine’s Day. Even though I know these young girls to be kind, conscientious, and incredibly respectful, I was surprised by som...
12
Nov
Handling Holidays When Your Child Has Special Needs
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Holiday crowds, lights, noise, strangers, hugging, change in routine, and chaos. When your child has special needs, holidays could be a recipe for stress and sensory overload. As parents, we need to be flexible with our definition of ...
22
Oct
Ghost Busting, Stress Reducing Tips for Halloween!
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Every child views ghosts, goblins, costumes, and saying trick-or-treat differently. Age appropriate exposure and participation can keep the fun in Halloween and reduce stress and fear. Here are a few of my favorite ghost busting, stre...
26
Jan
Valentine’s Day Activities Celebrate Family
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by Lori LiteWhen my husband and I were dating, we were both pre-wired to believe that Valentine’s Day Activities meant flowers, chocolates, a reservation at a fancy restaurant with a pricey bottle of wine, and a romantic evening of lo...
20
Dec
Talking to Kids About Santa
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Have you heard about it happening? That stress-filled moment when you are caught hiding presents all signed from Santa. You feel paralyzed with fear when faced with talking to kids about Santa. You are stuck between magical wonderment...
19
Dec
Mindful Hanukkah With Kids
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Are you celebrating Chanukah or Hanukkah with kids? This beautiful holiday celebrating The Festival of Lights provides ample opportunity to introduce your family to stress-reducing techniques and mindful moments.Light the MenorahThis ...
09
Dec
Christmas Activities: Gifts Not Included
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by Cindy SpringsteenDo you want your holiday’s to be less stressful this year? These fun family Christmas activities are a great way to start some new traditions and shift the focus away from costly gifts.Family Activities:Invite a fa...
13
Nov
Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts
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By Lori LiteThanksgiving arts and crafts create memories and relieve stress and worry at the same time. Thanksgiving is a wonderful excuse to sit around the table as a family and get creative. You will relax and your children will ge...
