School break, seeing family we might only see once a year, staying up late, presents, travel, holiday events, new experiences, and did I say… presents!
That is a lot of energy and emotion to manage.
And kids are still in the process of learning self-regulation skills
The holiday season can lead to more meltdowns, anxiety, power struggles, and bouncing-off-the-walls high energy.
“It (self-regulation) is a set of skills that enables children, as they mature, to direct their own behavior towards a goal, despite the unpredictability of the world and our own emotions.” – Child Mind Institute
So, what are some ways we can help kids self-regulate during the holidays?
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