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Holidays Got You Stressed? De-Stress with Our Tips and Enjoy Your Christmas!

Although Christmas can be the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be one of the most stressful. There are work parties, school parties, church parties, family events, friend events, cooking, shopping, baking, wrapping, church plays, pictures with Santa, travel plans, outings to see live nativity scenes and neighborhood lights, and – of course! – that pesky elf on the shelf! We’re exhausted just thinking about it all!

 

But there is hope. Keep reading for 10 easy ways to de-stress this holiday season so you can enjoy time with your family and – most importantly – focus on the birth of our Lord. And isn’t that what it’s all about?

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How Grateful Children Make for Happy Parents

What if we told you that moms are happier when their kids express gratitude? According to a new study from the Journal of Positive Psychology, just hearing your child say thank you can reduce your stress level and improve your mental well-being.

That should be reason enough to keep teaching your kids to say, “thank you,” but according to this study and others, that’s not the only reason. Keep reading to learn how expressing gratitude is good for you and your kids.

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