A caregiver in our private Facebook Group asked: Am I the only one seriously considering cancelling Christmas?
We know this time of year can be challenging. So, if you feel like cancelling Christmas, or want to reduce meltdowns or overload, check out these top 8 ideas or hints for the holidays suggested by other caregivers:
We know there are times when you will want to decorate, engage in activities or visit family or friends. Some additional ideas that may help:
If you do celebrate this time of year, whatever it is that you do, we hope that taking time to plan, recognize differences, and provide accommodations will help reduce anxieties so you can all enjoy spending time together making memories. Because isn’t that what this is all about? And if things go wrong … as they sometimes do, despite our best intentions and planning, give yourselves compassion and time to decompress.
Happy Holidays
If you are a caregiver, and aren't a member of our private Facebook group and need more tips, click here: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Caregiver Success Support Group
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