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Easing the Stress of the Holiday Season

Stress Free Holidays

The holidays are a stressful time for most families. There always seems to be too much to do and too little time. When parents are caring for a medically fragile child, everyday living is often stressful … so coping with the added stress of the holidays can be particularly challenging. Seeking the help of friends and family members to provide respite care, or help with shopping, decorating or gift wrapping, can truly lighten the holiday load.

Click the links below to access resource Web sites to find out more about stress-free holidays.

Avoiding Family Caregiver Holiday Traps
StrengthforCaring.com article offers five applicable tips for helping caregivers cope with holiday stress.

Stress, Depression and the Holidays: 12 Tips for Coping
Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression.

Holiday Stress Assessment for Caregivers
Take this simple stress assessment test to help you de-stress in the holidays.

Caregiving and the Holidays
The Family Caregiver Alliance provides some handy advice for helping caregivers manage holiday stress.

Tips for a Stress Free Holiday by Julie Hunt, Stress Expert

Nine simple steps to help you relax and enjoy the holidays stress-free.

Easing the Added Stress of Caregiving During the Holidays
Stress occurs when we work too much, sleep too little, try to cope with difficult or troubling situations, and when we neglect to take good care of ourselves.