The holidays are meant to be joyful, but they can feel surprisingly hard. If your child is suddenly: More emotional or irritable Struggling with sleep Having more meltdowns Withdrawing or seeming “off” Your child isn’t misbehaving. Young children experience stress just like adults do. The difference is they don’t yet have the words or coping...
This past month we’ve been talking a lot about the holidays and providing sensory-friendly activities and gifts for toddlers and babies. This week, I want to switch gears and dive into the stress that the holidays can bring, and not just for adults, but for smaller children as well. Just like adults, children can experience...
