Christmas survival tips: put your immediate family first
Many parents, especially first-time parents, find Christmas especially difficult because they spend the season trying to …
Surviving the silly season
The silly season has finally arrived and the countdown to Christmas is on. From last-minute present shopping to decorating the tree (and figuring out how to keep your baby well away from the ornaments and strings of lights), most parents find themselves completely run off their feet in the lead-up to 25 December. Here's how to keep your cool and still have fun this holiday season.
Make a list and check it twice
Chances are you're already feeling stressed out, and there are still days to go until Christmas! Now is the time to sit down and make a plan. Wait until your little one is having a nap, or hold out until that quiet half-hour after dinner, and …
Last-minute tips for a calm Christmas
Turn off your phone, or just let it go to voicemail. Call people back when it's convenient for you. Write a food preparation schedule for Christmas Day. Be as detailed as you can – write down how long each dish takes to make (including any …
Learn to say no -- and ditch the guilt
Now that you've got your to-do list sorted and off-loaded some of those jobs onto other willing people, it's time to remember that you are absolutely, positively unable to add anything else to your already jam-packed schedule. It's a busy time of …
