Decreasing Holiday Stress (Including Halloween!)

Halloween, Thanksgiving and the December holiday season are just around the corner.  These occasions can be very stressful for families of children with developmental delays. Having the house full of relatives, a lack of sleep, and high expectations on behavior…all of these are a recipe for meltdowns and tantrums.  In October our monthly Friday Parent Discussion Group will address "Decreasing Holiday Stress".  Kate Boylan, Behavior Intervention Institute of Ohio's outreach director, will discuss preparing your child for and better managing the holiday season. Connecting for Kids and the Westlake Porter Public Library are co-sponsoring childcare for families during the discussion. To reserve a spot for your child, visit www.connectingforkids.orgor email sarahrintamaki@connectingforkids.org.