6) Limit holiday shopping to small trips, rather than all day events. Make sure children are well fed and well rested before shopping trips. Go to the mall with a list and specific gifts in mind to eliminate wandering without a purpose.
7) Shop on the internet to avoid long trips to the mall. Your children can help in searching the internet for gifts or use the internet to create specific gift lists before hitting the mall.
8) Don’t force your child to participate in plays or performances if they feel uncomfortable doing so. Let them know it is okay for them to be in the audience rather than onstage.
9) Implement daily relaxation strategies. Use tools such as listening to music, reading a book or watching a movie to help children spend some quiet time each day.
10) Volunteer to work in a food bank, create food baskets or donate toys to the needy. Helping other people can help children to feel useful and feel good about themselves.
