Summary
The article discusses how to manage children's stress during the Christmas season, which can be overwhelming due to changes in routine and high excitement. Parenting experts and comedian George Lewis provide tips to help create a calmer holiday experience for children.
Key Facts
- Christmas can overwhelm children due to disrupted routines and sensory overload.
- Parenting specialists suggest keeping some daily routines, like mealtimes, to help children feel stable.
- George Lewis, a comedian, decided to build family traditions that reduce stress, such as having their Christmas meal on days other than Christmas Day.
- Parents are encouraged to acknowledge children's feelings to help ease their stress.
- Sessions designed to be calmer, with less noise and fewer people, can help children with sensory sensitivities.
- Teaching children to deal with conflicts with siblings and friends is important during the festive season.
