When the Tinsel Hits the Fan: How to Prevent Holiday Meltdowns
The holiday whirlwind is kicking up dust already. The endless parade of celebrations, parties, and concerts has begun its march.
Cooking, decorating, shopping, and entertaining already dominate our weekends. And so it’s no wonder that our kids (and us, too!) are beginning to feel exhausted, disappointed, and quite frankly, put out this time of year.We asked Edward Hallowell, M.D., an ADHD expert, best-selling author, and founder of the Hallowell Centers, for tips on managing the holiday frenzy so that it doesn’t suck the joy out of the season.
Here is how he makes December work in his ADHD household.Holidays are meant to be fun. Try to approach them with an attitude of joy and celebration, as opposed to trying to run the season like a well-managed classroom.
Not only does over-planning and over-orchestrating ruin the fun for your kiddo, “it will probably fail,” Dr. Hallowell says. “The holidays are supposed to be a time to connect with our loved ones, so make that your goal — not maintaining order.”Concerts, celebrations, and bazaars can throw a wrench into a child’s weekly schedule flow, but if you give your family members a heads up, they have time to adjust.
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