How To Deal With Your Children Over the Holidays
By: Flair
As some may know, I have two children. They are six and eight years old, and just like most children who celebrate with family during the winter, my children love the holidays! Every part of the season is exciting to them--from the gifts to the food to the family. The holidays are one of their favorite times of year...but what happens when conflict occurs? What do you do when your child gets the flu? When your child gets in a fight with a relative? When your child throws a tantrum? Well, after lots of trial and error, I have learned a few things about dealing with children over the holidays…..
My eldest daughter, Ellen, plays many winter sports. She enjoys curling, downhill skiing, and cross-country snowmobile racing. Even though she is only eight, she has won two snowmobile awards and a junior junior curling award. She is constantly busy, all through late November to February. The busiest times for her are around and after the holidays, which is a challenge to fit her in our annual holiday traditions. The key to celebrating holidays with a busy child is to celebrate closer to the holiday itself. Dependent on the holiday, most sporting activities often allow time off around a holiday, which allows enough time to do holiday traditions without rush. Although this may cut your holiday/winter season slightly shorter than you may want, it guarantees less fuss and worry around the holiday.
My younger daughter, Oprah, often is less busy. Almost every holiday season she acquires some sort of flu, which puts a damper on the celebrations. I have learned that when you notice even the slightest bit of sickness/flu in your child, treat them immediately. The faster you get rid of the sickness, the less of a problem it would be. Even if your child may have to miss out on holiday activities, let them rest for full recovery.
Both of my children struggle to get along with a few of their cousins, which is normal for some children. In order to prevent conflict, sometimes they need to take time away from their cousins. Many parents believe that the holidays are one of the only chances for the whole family to be together, so you cannot separate children or take breaks from the family. However, not all children (younger ages) may be able to spend as much time with cousins before they become impatient or annoyed. Even a few minutes for your children to sit down and take a break may help.
There are lots of struggles when it comes to spending time with your children during the holidays, but you need to remember to stay calm, happy, and healthy. The holidays are about joy and happiness--and what better way to be happy then to spend time with your children!
As some may know, I have two children. They are six and eight years old, and just like most children who celebrate with family during the winter, my children love the holidays! Every part of the season is exciting to them--from the gifts to the food to the family. The holidays are one of their favorite times of year...but what happens when conflict occurs? What do you do when your child gets the flu? When your child gets in a fight with a relative? When your child throws a tantrum? Well, after lots of trial and error, I have learned a few things about dealing with children over the holidays…..
My eldest daughter, Ellen, plays many winter sports. She enjoys curling, downhill skiing, and cross-country snowmobile racing. Even though she is only eight, she has won two snowmobile awards and a junior junior curling award. She is constantly busy, all through late November to February. The busiest times for her are around and after the holidays, which is a challenge to fit her in our annual holiday traditions. The key to celebrating holidays with a busy child is to celebrate closer to the holiday itself. Dependent on the holiday, most sporting activities often allow time off around a holiday, which allows enough time to do holiday traditions without rush. Although this may cut your holiday/winter season slightly shorter than you may want, it guarantees less fuss and worry around the holiday.
My younger daughter, Oprah, often is less busy. Almost every holiday season she acquires some sort of flu, which puts a damper on the celebrations. I have learned that when you notice even the slightest bit of sickness/flu in your child, treat them immediately. The faster you get rid of the sickness, the less of a problem it would be. Even if your child may have to miss out on holiday activities, let them rest for full recovery.
Both of my children struggle to get along with a few of their cousins, which is normal for some children. In order to prevent conflict, sometimes they need to take time away from their cousins. Many parents believe that the holidays are one of the only chances for the whole family to be together, so you cannot separate children or take breaks from the family. However, not all children (younger ages) may be able to spend as much time with cousins before they become impatient or annoyed. Even a few minutes for your children to sit down and take a break may help.
There are lots of struggles when it comes to spending time with your children during the holidays, but you need to remember to stay calm, happy, and healthy. The holidays are about joy and happiness--and what better way to be happy then to spend time with your children!
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