Just because the holidays can be a challenge, doesn’t mean people with autism and their families can’t enjoy the season! It may just require extra planning. Here’s a look at how the holiday season may affect someone with autism plus 13 tips to help you and your family have a healthy and happy season.
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With all the holiday meals, treats, and snacks many of us experience unwanted weight gain. Thankfully, there are ways you can prevent it!
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While it might seem ignorant to ignore the fact that these two major holidays which largely center around food and treats might be a huge challenge for people with diabetes, they aren’t completely off the table. There are ways to manage this holiday season and still have fun! Here are some of my tips on how to juggle kids, diabetes, and the holidays.
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Many people suffer with stress, anxiety, and depression during the winter holidays. There are many triggers that can cause a storm of negativity during the holidays—from money stress to family stress, and from pressure and unmet expectations to loneliness. If you’re prone to depression over the holidays, here are some common negative hazards to avoid.
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There’s no denying that buying a fake Christmas tree has its advantages. A fake tree won’t leak sap all over your carpet and can be easily wrapped up and stowed away once the holiday season passes. However, there’s nothing quite like the aroma and sheer atmosphere created by having a real Christmas tree in the […]
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While most people are excited for the holidays and spending time with their families, for others it can be a time of stress and anxiety. To help, we’re sharing some tips on how to have a healthy stress-free holiday.
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