{"id":63000000112,"date":"2018-12-10T22:14:17","date_gmt":"2018-12-10T22:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/missouri-city\/?p=63000000112"},"modified":"2018-12-10T22:14:17","modified_gmt":"2018-12-10T22:14:17","slug":"how-to-have-a-stress-free-holiday-with-your-preschooler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/missouri-city\/2018\/12\/10\/how-to-have-a-stress-free-holiday-with-your-preschooler\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Have a Stress-Free Holiday with Your Preschooler"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63000000114 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/missouri-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2018\/12\/Stress-Free-Holiday.jpg\" alt=\"How to Have a Stress-Free Holiday with Your Preschooler\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/figure><p>Well, maybe not totally stress-free, because that\u2019s impossible, right? \u00a0However, with a little extra planning, you can reduce your stress and enjoy the holidays with your family! \u00a0Check out these ideas for a stress-free holiday!<\/p>\n<h3>Plan ahead<\/h3>\n<p>Spend a few minutes here and there before the holidays planning dates for special meals, outings with the family, and parties with the neighbors. \u00a0Get all the dates on the calendar so you are ready for the month!<\/p>\n<h3>12 Days of Christmas<\/h3>\n<p>Rather than planning advent activities for every day of December, keep your list down to 12! \u00a0It will be much easier to manage 12 activities with your preschooler instead of 24. Choose activities that you can do at any time and won\u2019t matter if you skip a day.<\/p>\n<h3>Say no to a few more things<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t try to take on everything this holiday season. \u00a0Don\u2019t commit yourself or your children to every single festive activity. \u00a0Set aside family time at home and remember to take time for yourself. You\u2019ll have more energy to give your family and more time to create special memories.<\/p>\n<h3>Have realistic expectations<\/h3>\n<p>Remember that it won\u2019t all be perfect, so be understanding of others and flexible with your schedule. \u00a0Let things go if you have to and take time to enjoy the craziness of the season!<\/p>\n<h3>Play with your kids<\/h3>\n<p>When you\u2019re feeling the stress, take a time out and play on the floor with your preschooler. \u00a0Kids always have a way of making things fun. Play a game or play with their toys in order to settle your mind.<\/p>\n<h3>Ask for help<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t try to finish out the holiday season trying to do it all on your own! \u00a0Ask your preschoolers to jump in an help with cleaning or gift wrapping. Let family pitch in with cooking and contributing to your special meals!<\/p>\n<p>Take a few extra moments to remember what the holiday season is all about and you\u2019ll have a stress-free holiday!<\/p>\n<p>Want to learn more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidsrkidsmissouricity.com\/\">Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Missouri City<\/a> located in Missouri City, Texas? Our mission is to provide secure, nurturing, and educational environments for children ages 6 weeks \u2013 12 years. We help children to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. For more information, give us a call or stop by for a tour! 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