Parents, to help make family times happy times during the holidays, make sure to spend time with your kids. Limit the amount of television viewing. Too many holiday shows and ads can cause kids to become overexcited. Enough sleep for all family members is important. Make lists of things to do and have everyone help.
Children behave better when they are busy.
When you have things to do, make sure to plan some activities for your children. Give them some art materials, books to look at, or games to play. Do your jobs where you can supervise and help when needed. Parents can call Penn State Cooperative Extension's Better Kid Care parent help line to talk about children's or parenting issues. You will find information about children's issues, child care, and links to other Web sites.