Prioritize Self-Care This Holiday Season
Numerous ads are urging us to take time for ourselves and practice self-care. Yet we find that people are least likely to focus on themselves when they need it the most.
Numerous ads are urging us to take time for ourselves and practice self-care. Yet we find that people are least likely to focus on themselves when they need it the most.
‘While the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year for some, they can be difficult for others. The days are shorter and colder during the winter months, which may contribute to symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, even in children.’
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Holiday Toy Safety
The holiday season is filled with food, family and celebration, and is known as the season of giving. But some of the gifts under the tree or decorations around the house could potentially be dangerous. Small parts could be a choking hazard, and toys may require button batteries, which are toxic if swallowed. Pediatric emergency medicine physicians Joanna Cohen, M.D., and Mary Beth Howard, M.D., M.Sc., are available to speak about issues that could send a little one to the emergency room and precautions to keep kids safe. Experts also discuss car seat safety for those who are hitting the road with children this holiday season.Advertisement
Sleepy Christmas: 7 Ways to Get Enough Sleep This Holiday Season
Catch some Zzz’s this Christmas: Getting enough sleep this holiday season can make you stay well-rested, savor the holidays and skip the drowsiness. So, pull out your blankets and have a silent night and sleep in heavenly peace this Christmas.
Catch some Zzz’s this Christmas: Getting enough sleep this holiday season can make you stay well-rested, savor the holidays and skip the drowsiness. So, pull out your blankets and have a silent night and sleep in heavenly peace this Christmas.
Managing Holiday Blues
The holiday season can also bring a lot of events, activities and social interactions that may lead to stress and anxiety for kids. Children’s Center child psychologists Joseph McGuire, Ph.D., M.A., and Andrea Young, Ph.D., M.A., can offer tips to help manage the winter blues. Carol Vidal, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., can provide advice for children and families who may be coping with loss this time of year.Advertisement
Having a Diabetic-Friendly Holiday Season
Diabetics have food restrictions which can make it difficult during the holidays. Know what to incorporate and what not.
Diabetics have food restrictions which can make it difficult during the holidays. Know what to incorporate and what not.
Tis the Season to be Merry and eat Healthily
This season can be a magical time for children — filled with special holiday foods and sweet treats. Some of these special foods, however, are high in calories and low in nutrition. Children’s Center experts are available to discuss tips for having a healthy holiday, and to provide advice on maintaining healthy habits and limiting junk food. Pediatric endocrinologist Kristin Arcara, M.D., offers advice on how children with diabetes can indulge safely, and pediatric allergist and immunologist Jennifer Dantzer, M.D., is available to share tips for parents of children who have food allergies.Source-Newswise
Preserving Food This Holiday Season
Holidays are all about families, friends and food, leading to increased amount of food being prepared and usually wasted.
Holidays are all about families, friends and food, leading to increased amount of food being prepared and usually wasted.
