5 Tips to Help Ease Your Child’s Holiday Anxiety
The holidays are typically a time of joy, happiness and lots of family togetherness. But for some children this time of the year may bring on feelings of stress and anxiety. After all, even parents get stressed during the holiday season! And there is quite a bit to feel anxious about these days. Here are a few strategies that can ease your child’s anxiety and help them enjoy the festivities.
Stick to routines
Children are easily overstimulated during the holidays. The hustle and bustle, extra sweets and treats, and stressed-out parents can quickly lead to an overly anxious child. Children thrive with consistency and predictability so try to stick to a normal routine as much as possible.
Sweat it out – in the fresh air!
One of the best ways to relieve stress and anxiety is to exercise! Make sure that your kids are getting plenty of physical activity – and join them! Get the endorphins flowing by going outside for a socially-distanced walk, go on a scavenger hunt, sled, have snowball fights…the possibilities are endless.
Play Family Connection Games
Not the outdoorsy type but want to get the family moving? No worries – we have you covered with plenty of fun games that will get everyone moving indoors too! Try a little indoor dodgeball game with Throw, Throw Burrito or enjoy a family dance off with Just Dance. Family bonding has never been so fun. 😃 For even more family game/activity ideas visit our Amazon Holiday Gift Guide HERE.
Schedule in Downtime
Having downtime is just as important as making them move. Even a short break from the action can help children relax and recharge. Help them find a quiet place away from all of the holiday noise and busyness, so they can decompress. Maybe they need a quick walk outside, quiet time in their room or to listen to music on their headphones for a bit. Whatever it may be, help them find what they need to feel less overwhelmed.
Don’t Do Perfect
I’ve said it before but it bears repeating. Don’t do perfect, do enough. It’s easy to get caught up in trying to make the holidays perfect, but it’s more important not to lose focus on what matters. Kids will remember the little things and how you made them feel, more than anything else. So slow down, enjoy the moments and don’t focus on trying to make everything perfect!
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