Holiday Stress

How to reduce the stress of the holidays

Kori Ellis — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:00:00 -0800

With the countdown until Christmas in full swing, your stress levels are likely out of control. But don't let this festive time of year freak you out. With a little planning and even some downtime, you'll be ready to celebrate the holidays... sans meltdowns!

Navigating Christmas with a newborn

Maria Mora — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:00:00 -0800

When you’re managing life with a newborn, Christmas can really sneak up on you. Take the holidays one step at time, be realistic about what you can accomplish, and learn how to manage all those loved ones who are eager to meet the newest member of your family.

Prep yourself for the stress of the season

Molly Cerreta Smith — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 07:00:00 -0800

Once Thanksgiving arrives, other end-of-the-year holidays are just around the corner. Don't let yourself get overwhelmed by stress this season.

Have a happy, horny holiday

Karen S. Exkorn — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:00:00 -0800

Six weeks. That’s what the holiday season is for most of us. It’s those six weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. So why not turn those six weeks into sex weeks? Here are five ways to have a happy, horny holiday.

How acupuncture can conquer your holiday stress

Karen Hawthorne — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:24:00 -0700

Poking your skin with needles may not sound like a soothing treatment, but the ancient Chinese therapy of acupuncture is reputed to help you keep calm and carry on — perfect for the holiday season ahead! SheKnows spoke to acupuncturist Sabine Gebelhoff of Moonstone Healing Arts & Yoga in Newtonville, Ontario, about how the therapy works and its stress-busting results.

How to survive the holidays with your family

Naomi de la Torre — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:00:00 -0800

The holidays are near and your Xanax prescription might not be enough. Spending the next few weeks with your mother-in-law -- whose favorite activity is counting the calories you consume and telling you why her dogs deserve a room of their own -- may in fact drive you over the edge of sanity this year. Learn time-tested tips for surviving the holidays when it's all in the family.

How to stay calm through the Christmas season

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:46:00 -0800

The holidays are here, which means there is likely more to do than you have time for. Since you can’t clone yourself and Santa seems to have the monopoly on elves , staying calm amid never-ending to-dos can be tough. Before you have a meltdown and vow to skip Christmas next season, it’s time to introduce some stay-calm strategies. We put together some of our easiest and most effective seasonal stress-busters to keep you calm this holiday season.

How to help your family reduce stress through the holidays

Jen Klein — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:30:00 -0800

Do-it-all moms aren’t the only ones who feel stress through the holiday season. Families as a whole and kids in particular can feel more stress during the holidays due to the high level of excitement and expectation. Your family needs your help to manage holiday stress so all of you experience the full happiness of the season.

Monday Mom challenge: Enjoy the holidays -- without losing your mind!

Jen Klein — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:00:00 -0800

Oh, the expectation of the holiday season! What is supposed to be a time of joy and family togetherness often turns mom into a stressed out mess of gotta do this and no time to do that. This year, instead of getting caught up in the holiday madness, enjoy the holidays -- without losing your mind.

Monday Mom challenge: Get ready for the holidays!

Jen Klein — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:00:00 -0700

Despite your best intentions, it sneaks up on you every year. The holidays. One day it’s a lovely, relaxing fall day, and the next, it’s all out holiday insanity. Gifts, decorating, cooking, entertaining. It’s a sprint-paced marathon from late November to late December. This year, though, you really can be ready. Start now.

Keeping holiday stress in check

Tiernan McKay — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 08:33:00 -0800

For most of us, the holiday season brings with it a mixed bag of emotions. While it's always fun to spend time with friends and family, holiday stress is a very real issue that seems to creep in at the most inopportune times. Here are some tips for beating holiday stress.

Help your relationship thrive during the holidays

Kori Ellis — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 08:00:00 -0800

Everyone is supposed to be happy during the holiday season, but it turns out to be the most stressful time of the year. With all the shopping, parties, year-end work projects, and general hustle-and-bustle, you can end up feeling anything but merry. Don't let the stressful holiday season damage your relationship. Follow these tips to not just survive but thrive during the holidays.

Don't let the holidays ruin your relationship or your sanity

Kori Ellis — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 07:00:00 -0800

Every woman wants to make the holidays special for everyone she loves, but holiday time can be very stressful and we tend to overextend ourselves. Avoid a holiday meltdown and save your sanity this year. Holidays can be special without making yourself and your family crazy.

Holiday stress: Help your kids through the holiday season

Sarah Kelsey — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:27:00 -0800

The holidays are upon us. And while that means lots of fun and joy with family and friends, the holiday festivities can be stressful and overwhelming for kids – and their parents. To help you get through this season successfully, SheKnows.com received some tips and tricks from counselors at Kids Help Phone, a toll-free, 24-hour, anonymous phone counseling line for young people in Canada. Their advice? Schedule, inform and listen.

How to cope during the holidays after divorce

Kori Ellis — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:00:00 -0800

Christmas is always a stressful time of year. But if you gotten divorced recently, it can seem almost impossible to cope during the holidays. Though it won't be an easy time, these tips can make it bearable.

Naughty nutrition: Healthy holiday foods that make you feel sexy

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:28:00 -0800

The holidays are here, and whether Santa knows if you’ve been naughty or nice doesn’t matter – you’re an adult, after all. But with adulthood comes holiday stress, stress and more stress – and very often, no desire to have sex. Margaux J. Rathbun, B.S., N.T.P. and creator of AuthenticSelfWellness.com, says noshing on certain healthy holiday foods will not only help you battle holiday angst, but will also put you in the loving mood.

Holiday tips for coping with difficult family members

Lisa Armstrong — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:38:00 -0700

All year, you face the stress of juggling work, parties, shopping, cooking and caring for your children or elderly parents. Then come the holidays, when we often get caught up in unrealistic expectations, which can affect the way we relate to others in our immediate or our extended families -- which can create even more stress. Here’s how you can cope with the holiday angst that difficult family members can cause.

Holiday stress: Stay fit and keep your sanity

Dennis Grounds — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:32:00 -0700

It’s that time of year again: You've barely finished saying "trick or treat" when, in the blink of an eye, it’s December. You're dashing from one holiday party to the next trying to avoid putting on the gift you didn’t want – those 10 extra pounds. Here’s how you can stay slim and keep your sanity during the joyful – but stressful – holiday season.

How to survive Thanksgiving with your in-laws

Margeaux Baulch Klein — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:34:00 -0800

Celebrating Thanksgiving with your in-laws this year? Avoid any holiday relationship stress by reading our six survival tips below.