Everyone gets stressed even our kids. It is very common to see both kids and adults struggle with anxiety.
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Top 13 tips for Beating the Stress of the Holidays
article written by : Lety Algeri
During the Holiday season, it is very easy to get swept away in all of the commercialism. When this happens, all too often, it is easy to find yourself looking around the day after Christmas wondering where the holiday went. It seems to get lost somewhere between the shopping mall and the bank, and all you have to show for it are aching muscles and credit card receipts.
This year try something different, give what you can afford and resist the temptation to buy things on credit, for that is only going to cause unwanted stress when the bills come rolling in.
Top 13 tips for Beating the Stress of the Holidays
Altering the Course of Stress for the Special Needs Child
Diane L MacDonald, M. Ed., NLP CP, RYT 200
Founder and Creator of Sensory YogaPlay
We talk often about stress in adults but we forget that childhood can be stressful too. Many children, particularly those with special needs, suffer with debilitating stress. Trouble focusing, short attention spans, not fitting in, poor organizational skills, as well as an inability to follow instructions and requests in expected patterns can lead to frustration, feeling out of control and hopelessness. This is a familiar pattern for many children with special needs and a sure set up for daily stress.
Wacky Sacks Stress Busters
Young children learn and absorb the world around them using all of their senses. So it’s important for us to provide them with opportunities and a rich sensory environment that will stimulate the senses and strengthen neural pathways important for all types of learning.
Here’s a simple sensory activity that also serves as a great stress buster:
