Tag Archive | christmas
Managing Stress During the Holidays
The holidays are a special time for creating memories and traditions with family and friends. However, for many, the holidays are also a stressful time with extra demands and activities. Here are some tips for how to take care of yourself and have a less stressful holiday season.
Choosing Safe Toys for Christmas
by Whitney Henrie Child Advocacy Specialist My 5-year-old nephew was writing a letter to Santa recently. It went something like this: “Dear Santa, I have been good. How’s Mrs. Santa? How are the elves? Now, can we get to the list?” He then proceeded to write a very long list of toys that he would […]
The Real Meaning of the Festival of Trees
by Linda Meier Thirty-eight years ago, my family went to the Festival of Trees for the first time. It was 1975. Over the years, attending the Festival of Trees became a fun tradition. The Festival of Trees was our family’s kick-off to the Christmas season as our five children enjoyed the beautiful trees, music, scones, […]
