| As the holidays approach, it can be easy to get caught up in all there is to do. We’re here to remind you to check in on your mental health (and your child’s) and to take time for self-care. The holidays can be full of joy — and chaos. Protecting your mental health is more important (and more difficult) than ever as the festivities begin. Here’s how to get started. We’ve Got You Dive deeper 3 ways to handle parenting stress Parenting can be stressful, especially if your child is struggling at school. These cost-free mindfulness techniques can help you decompress. Try them out → 6 ways to help kids self-regulate Kids tend not to think about self-care. But they need stress management, too. Here are six activities kids can use to self-regulate (without needing adults to do it with them).Learn more → Quick tip Try the 5-4-3-2-1 mindfulness technique. Need a new way to handle stressful moments? This method helps you use your senses to calm down. Download the instructions here. Don’t worry — it’s easy! From our podcast network In It Parental burnout? What to do before you lose it In this episode we talk with Dr. Nekeshia Hammond. Hammond is a psychologist, executive function coach, and motivational speaker. She specializes in helping people navigate burnout and exhaustion, as well as how to build resiliency. Understood – For learning and thinking differences |