Preventing Holiday Stress and Anxiety in Children
During the holidays, there are lots of fun activities and events, both at home and at school. While this can be a good thing, the reality is that schedules are often out of whack, bedtimes get pushed back, and routines are disrupted. It’s inevitable that kids may feel some degree of holiday stress. Follow these tips to reduce holiday stress in your children this season.
Avoiding Burnout: Tips for Parents and Caregivers
Holidays aren't just stressful for children; parents can also feel the effects of a jam-packed holiday season. Juggling busy holiday schedules can lead to parents and caregivers feeling burned out. Check out our pediatric psychologist's tips for avoiding burnout.
Growing Your Child’s Gratitude
Research shows that gratitude, defined as the act of showing appreciation, improves health and happiness. And with Thanksgiving right around the corner, there’s no better time to reflect on the things we can be grateful for. Use this guide to get your family practicing gratitude this holiday season. Take things one step further with our giving thanks video guide.
CDC Adds Mental Health Conditions to the High-Risk COVID-19 List
In October, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) added mental health disorders to the list of conditions that put people at high risk for severe COVID-19 infections. Read more about the research behind this change and what it means for communities.
COVID-19-Related Parenting Stress Impacts Children’s Eating Habits
While previous research has shown that stress, in general, has negative impacts on parent-child feeding interactions, new findings, from the University of Houston, reveal that the COVID-19 pandemic has only magnified the problem.
