Holiday Survival Guide for Parents

Plan ahead for the holidays before the chaos hits.

When your child struggles with anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges, the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's bring extra pressure. This guide walks you through:

• Deciding which events to attend, modify, or skip

• Having realistic conversations with your child about what they can handle

• Setting boundaries with extended family

• Creating exit strategies and quiet spaces

• Scaling back traditions without guilt

• Protecting your own wellbeing

Practical worksheets help you make decisions now, so you're not drowning later. Choose the sections that fit your situation and leave the rest.

This guide is about options, not obligations.

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