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          Articles tagged with holiday

          Harmony Over the Holidays: How Parents Can Find Balance

          November 26, 2025

          A family of four does arts and crafts together at a table, using colorful paper, glue, and decorations. The parents and two children are smiling and sharing holiday-themed artwork.The holiday season can be a mixed bag of joy and stress, especially for parents trying to balance tradition, family dynamics and kids’ expectations. Here are some practical tips to help make the season more enjoyable and less overwhelming:

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          Six Tips to Prepare Children for School in 2025

          July 31, 2025

          A young girl with pigtails and an orange backpack smiles while holding hands with an adult in a blue shirt, walking outdoors on a sunny day.

          August and back to school comes with mixed feelings for school-age children and their families. The new school year is exciting but it can also cause some anxiety among both caregivers and children. Here are some ways that families can help smooth the transition and ease the anxiety, especially for children who are attending school for the first time.

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          I’m Dreaming of a Calm Christmas: How to Reduce Holiday Stress

          December 3, 2024

          An adult and a child wearing festive paper hats smile at each other while pulling a Christmas cracker, with a decorated Christmas tree in the background.

          The holiday season can be a mixed bag of joy and stress, especially for parents trying to balance traditions, family dynamics and kids’ expectations. In fact, 9 out of 10 U.S. adults say the holidays give them some stress.

          Here are some practical tips to help make the season more enjoyable and less overwhelming:

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