NOVEMBER:
Holiday Stress Toolkit
Holidays can be the most stressful time of the year. From entertaining families to spending beyond your budget, there are many unique stressors that only occur during the holidays. Making preparations to handle these can keep your stress level low and your enjoyment level high. The resources below can help create awareness for holiday stress and provide strategic tips for handling it.
What do you need to know to effectively raise awareness about holiday stress?
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Helpful strategies for reducing stress during the holidays include:
- Set realistic expectations for yourself and others.
- Plan a budget for holiday spending.
- Delegate holiday responsibilities.
- Set limits for yourself.
- Reward yourself.
- Create a new holiday tradition.
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Besides exercise, sleep is the other critical element of good health for children. Some important facts and tips include:
- School-aged children and teens need at least 9 hours of sleep at night.
- Poor sleep can lead to elevated blood pressure.
- Setting a sleep schedule promotes healthy sleep patterns.
- Maintain bedroom temperatures on the cool side during the night.
- Leave TVs and computers outside the bedroom as they can be a distraction.