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Julie Piazza-King, Director, Family Life Child Care Program, on This Holiday Season, Give Your Children the Gift of Quality Time

The holiday season is an exciting time of year but it can also be a time of high stress and anxiety. Caring for young children keeps parents busy all year round, but this can be an extra challenge during the holidays. It is not easy to manage stress amidst the hustle and bustle of the season, but many parents are eager to find ways to slow down so that their stress does not affect their children’s health and well-being. The holiday season is a great time to teach young children about the power of giving and the beauty of spending quality time with those you love the most. Young children may enjoy singing Christmas carols at a local nursing home, playing board games, watching Christmas movies or baking Christmas goodies with their parents. Please read here for more creative ideas to have a fun, relaxing holiday season without the extra stress.