Holiday survival guide: Tips for navigating family events

Tips for getting through the holidays with kids who have sensory or self-control challenges ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Go to Understood home page]( The holidays can be tough if your kids can’t sit still, get sensory overload, or don’t eat like everyone else. Use these tips to help reduce stress so the season is more enjoyable for all. [Read an article with tips on hosting holiday events]( [Article:] [Tips for hosting holiday event]( Big gatherings can feel chaotic for kids who struggle with self-control. Here are five ideas to try at home that can make hosting family events more fun for everyone. [Get the tips]( [Read an article on what to do when your child doesn’t eat most foods at holiday meals]( [Article:] [Stress around holiday meals?]( Kids with sensory processing challenges may not eat holiday foods — and your relatives may not get why. Here’s how to advocate for your child and keep the peace at the table. [Learn more]( [Listen to the In It podcast on holidays and sensory overload]( [Podcast:] [Holidays and sensory overloa]( The holiday season can overwhelm kids with sensory processing challenges. Tune in for expert tips on how to make this time of year more enjoyable for you and your child. [Listen now]( What's trending [Checklist: Things you can ask friends or family for help with]( [Checklist: Things you can ask friends or family for help with]( [5 tips for helping your child stay on top of chores]( [5 tips for helping your child stay on top of chores]( [What to do when kids refuse to put on certain clothing]( [What to do when kids refuse to put on certain clothing]( [Why some kids fall apart after school]( [Why some kids fall apart after school]( [Explore more content]( [Try Wunder Exercises today!]( NEW! Wunder Exercises Designed by a team of psychologists, these techniques and skill-building activities can help you manage your child’s outbursts and big emotions with confidence. Plus, get personalized insights and tips along the way! [Download Wunder on the app store or google play]( NEW! Wunder Exercises [Try Wunder Exercises today!]( Designed by a team of psychologists, these techniques and skill-building activities can help you manage your child’s outbursts and big emotions with confidence. Plus, get personalized insights and tips along the way! [Download Wunder on the app store or google play]( Check out our new TikTok filter [Visit our website to explore facts and personal stories]( This “ADHD green flags” filter highlights some of the positive character traits you might find in people with ADHD, like creativity, innovative problem-solving, and more. [Create your own video]( Follow us! [Facebook]( [Custom]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [TikTok]( [Linkedin]( [Pinterest]( Help more people thrive Understood.org is a nonprofit that helps the 70 million people in the United States with learning and thinking differences anticipate the challenges, barriers, or opportunities in life and confidently reach their potential. [S]( Us You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the Understood distribution list. Sent to: {EMAIL} Understood for All Inc., 96 Morton Street, Floor 5, New York, NY 10014, United States [Unsubscribe]( | For more information, please review our [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Use](