With no holiday parties, concerts and visiting or hosting friends or relatives this year, parents will need to set the tone in the household and get enough sleep, exercise and take breaks whenever possible.for the weekly Parenting & Relationships newsletter for news and advice to help you be a better parent, partner, friend, family member or colleague.I’m dreading this holiday season. Most of the things our family usually does are impossible because of COVID.
We need to take a little time to let ourselves feel the sadness of this year and for all the things we’re missing out on. Trying to push it away, or telling ourselves that it’s silly to be sad is a recipe for burnout. Since you’re going to be stuck at home without much to do, you need to take care of yourself. You as the parent set the tone in your household. Put yourself on the to-do list so that you can meet the needs of your family. It is essential to get enough sleep, get some exercise and take breaks when you can.There is no bad weather, only bad clothing! Bundle up and get outside. Go for walks. If you have snow, go sledding, make a snowman or make snow ice cream. Feed the birds.