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# Video: Preparing Your Child for the Holidays
- URL: https://blog.helpforyourchild.com/video-preparing-your-child-for-christmas-and-the-holidays-this-season/
- Published: 2021-12-08T09:29:11.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-06T22:18:37.000Z
- Author: Dr. John Carosso
- Tags: ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Behavioral Health, School & Education, Parenting

The holidays are a wonderful time of year. There are so many fun and festive opportunities to get together to celebrate the season with your family or community. It’s no wonder it’s the favorite time of year for most children. But for parents of kiddos struggling with any number of behavioral health or developmental issues such as anxiety, ADHD, or Autism, the holidays can be an extra stressful time. Anything from gift shopping, to crowds, to the sensory overload of decorations, to changes in schedule and disruption of school routines can make an overwhelmed kiddo miserable. My classic *Dr. C's Morning Minute Special* below helps talk through how to prepare your child for the challenges you might face. My tips are presented in an easy-to-follow video format. You can also read more about what you can do on my blog [***here.***](https://blog.helpforyourchild.com/preparing-your-child-for-the-christmas-holiday-season/)

Or, you can watch it on [***YouTube here.***](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vav7VoswpYs&ref=blog.helpforyourchild.com)