Less Holiday Stress for ChildrenAuthor: Byron Pulsifer, ©2007Great. Don't you just love Christmas time with all the hectic little chores and children underfoot? Stress? Holiday StressWho's got stress when the relatives seize your home, the bathroom never seems to be free when you need to use it, and you can't find your dishes anymore after a helpful relative has put them away?And, how about your children, or your nieces, nephews, grandchildren and neighbours kids who happen to visit? If you can't visit that secluded, warm water island, what can you do to relieve the stress sometimes associated with one of the most hectic times of the year? Tips For Reducing Stress For ChildrenWell, I 'm not going to tell you what options there are for all your adult visitors, just a few tips for reducing stressful times for children.- Take the children to an afternoon matinee where they can enjoy the fun and excitement of chewing gum, drinking pop, and eating all that buttery popcorn. And, while their enthralled in the movie, you can catch forty winks. Sure, you can do some of those things mentioned, but, in reality children really need some fun tasks, games, or projects that can not only entertain them, but, more importantly, help them develop memories of a great Christmas. Children are a major fun part of Christmas, and when they're grown and gone, it never is the same. Fond MemoriesFond memories of Christmas's past are a beautiful memory you can leave with your children, or grandchildren. With everyone seemingly living in a fast paced environment today, Christmas may be one of the only times when you can give a gift that only you can give - the gift of priceless memories of fun, camaraderie, hugs, laughter, and love.Holiday de-stressing is all about enjoying the time now for it never can be relived. Related: Children Quotes Grandchildren Quotes Stress Quotes Stress Relief Quotes Christmas Wishes Christmas Verses Christmas Poems More Positive Thoughts Short Poems | All Poems | Quotes | About Us | Contact Us | |