This Parent Survival Guide for the Holidays is full of our best tips to support kids in everything from sleeping to eating to behavior and beyond!
With the holidays approaching, many of us are facing a stretch of days (or even weeks) where our family routine goes by the wayside. For kids, this can mean difficulty sleeping, changes in diet, tough transitions between settings and activities, and many other challenges.
This time of year can be hard for all kids and families, so we thought it might be helpful to put together a little holiday survival guide for parents, full of all of our best tips and tricks to support kids in everything from sleeping to eating to behavior and beyond! We hope it helps take the focus off of the stress of the season and put the emphasis on the joy!
Below are some of our best ideas that can help ease the chaos of the holidays for kids and families.
Holiday Survival Guide for Parents
Transition Strategies for Preventing Tantrums
The Best Calming Movement Activities for Kids
Sensory-Friendly Sleep Tips for Kids
When Your Sensory Preferences are Different from Your Child’s
Calming Breathing Techniques for Kids
Teaching Kids How to Control Voice Volume
What other topics would you add to this list? What are your family’s biggest challenges over the holidays? Leave us a comment below and we’ll add more ideas to the links above!
Gift Ideas Galore!
This year, we’ve done your holiday shopping for you – check out this awesome list of therapist-approved toys and games to promote developmental skills!
Looking for fun holiday activities for kids? Check out these fun ideas:
Christmas Tree Balance Activity
