
'Tis the season for ...
Christmas is a time of joy, love and laughter. But, errrr, it can also be a time of stress, drama and tears!
Setting realistic expectations of ourselves and others, will help us enjoy Christmas for what it is, not what we wish it could be. Here are our Top 10 Tips:
- Think about what's important
- Say no to comparison
- Make strategies for family
- Answer back to difficult relatives
- Don't overdo it
- Remember, it's just a meal
- Ask for help
- Talk to your kids about gifts
- Don't give Santa too much credit
- Teach your kids what's important
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