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Not available January 16? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that begins as sunlight dwindles in the fall and continues into the dark winter months. These “winter blues,” which are more common among people with ADHD, cause feelings of sadness and depression, sap energy and motivation, and bring changes to sleep patterns.

The holiday season can feel more hectic than happy for parents. They’re juggling busy schedules, school vacations, holiday get-togethers — and trying to make it fun for the whole family. Parents of children with ADHD and learning differences, such as dyslexia, have added layers of stress.Hosting out-of-town relatives, attending holiday parties, or baking cookies with friends may feel festive to some family members but may cause stress and overwhelm for those who struggle with patience and attention.

 Dr. Dolores Fazzino, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Intuitive, Energy Whisperer Welcome to “The Empath’s Holiday Haven,” your ultimate destination for holiday self care and harmony and the first part of a 4 part series to assist you to thrive during the holiday season. Join us as we guide empaths, intuitives, and highly sensitive individuals through the […]

, a company that offers individual and group courses on modern manners and international protocol, advises on how to make your holiday potluck inclusive and welcoming for all your guests. Contrary to popular belief, potlucks—especially multicultural ones—do require a lot of planning to be successful. One of the first things you want to do is to share the concept or theme with everyone.

conducted by CNBC-Morning Consult found that 76% of Americans plan to cut back on spending this holiday season. The Associated Press (AP) , ahead of the holiday season.

Not available December 12? Don’t worry. Register now and WebMD will send the replay link to watch at your convenience.The holiday season is usually portrayed as a joyous time of year.

, but they can also serve as a great conversation starter among guests. We’ve called in expert bartenders and mixologists to craft four delightful Thanksgiving cocktail recipes, each offering a unique twist to elevate your holiday experience.

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shows that only 30% of Gen Z drink weekly compared to 58% of baby boomers.This increase in has gained momentum, bringing with it a slew of zero-proof spirits, beers and wines. Virgin cocktails are no longer the sole option, as mocktail recipes have become increasingly sophisticated and flavorful.If you’re choosing to abstain from alcohol this autumn, consider trying one of the following Thanksgiving mocktails.Crafted by Kevin Quinn, director of F&B Focused Service, “For the Plot is the Tempo [by Hilton] brand take on a spirit-forward classic, made in the vein of an Old Fashioned or the Revolver. This drink was another opportunity to leverage the depth and flavor profile of Bluestone Lane’s robust cold brew coffee. While its origin comes from a classic experience, we wanted to create a modern experience with an interactive element. For that reason, we suggest you take a few sips and then enjoy an accompanying Werther’s candy along with the rest of the drink. Not only are the flavors evocative of a Thanksgiving feast, but this fun twist allows the whole family to enjoy a collaborative experience during the holiday.” —Kevin QuinnIngredients:2 oz Bluestone Lane cold brew coffee1 oz Lyre’s Highland Malt2-3 drops Lyre’s Italian Orange (dropper bottle)1/2 oz Butterscotch/Pumpkin syrup blendDirections:Butterscotch/Pumpkin syrup blend1 bottle Monin butterscotch syrup1 bottle Monin pumpkin spice syrupDirections:Crafted by Bernadette James, sommelier at “The NA beverage I have on my fall drink menu right now that would be perfect for Thanksgiving (or any holiday!) is called Love for Love. It’s a very light, frothy and floral fall spin on an eggnog. My family and I eat apples year-round and have noticed that nothing compares to the

Life is short they say!  Eat the dessert first they say!  Well, there is some truth to this as we only have a certain amount of time/energy and as I reference in my book “heartbeats” in this life.  The good news is we have the power to decide where, when and how we spend this energy.Many of us may think of the holidays with fantasies of sugar plum fairies, ginger bread cookies and a house filled with the smell of fresh baked bread.  In reality, however, it can be stressful.  The demands of your time whether it be to purchase the perfect gift, put up the perfect decorations or participate in festivities may leave you with less than the desirable holiday cheer.  So how can you protect your precious time/energy and heartbeats this holiday season?  Listed below are 6 ways to recalibrate and focus where you spend your energy this holiday season:Heartbeat Bank Account:·        Picture your precious time and energy as heartbeats in a bank.  We are so careful with where and how we spend our money, why are we not doing the same with our precious heartbeats?  Pay close attention this holiday season to where, with whom and how you spend them.  Before committing to anything, ask yourself “is this a worthy transaction of my heartbeats?”  Let the answer guide your decisions on how you spend your precious time.Best For Test:·        This is an important guiding tool I use with my clients often which can be reinforced during the holiday season.  Pay close attention to who you surround yourself with.  Yes, there are some family gatherings and work event you may need to go to, however, for the other areas in your life, before you say yes to spending time with people, as yourself these questions:o   Do these people bring out the best in

Hi friends! I imagine many of you, like me, are still finishing up your holiday shopping, and what better present to give someone than the gift of insight, peace, joy, and healing? The seven books below are some of my recent favorites, and I’m sure they’d be a wonderful addition to your loved ones’ libraries—or your own!

“It’s okay to want to be alone. It’s okay to take time for yourself.” ~Kate Allan

Sitting through an entire dinner at home with my husband Alaric is impossible. By the time I’m halfway through my mashed potatoes, he’s up rearranging the spice rack or leafing through the bills we need to send out.

Q: “How do I survive being with my extended family over the holiday season with my sanity and emotions intact?”The Hollywood image of a happy family celebrating the holidays — laughing, eating, and sharing an oversized bowl of popcorn while watching a classic movie — rarely looks like real life. In the real world, extended family members may offer unsolicited advice, pass judgment, and dismiss your needs, which can trigger emotional dysregulation.Your best bet? Develop a strategy before a family gathering to make difficult relatives more tolerable and maintain your holiday spirit.

Q: “My teens dread holiday gatherings because difficult family members of older generations will often misread their ADHD-related behaviors. I want nothing more than to bridge these generational differences and avoid family drama.

Do you feel your children with ADHD are understood and treated fairly by grandparents and other relatives at family gatherings? Of the 1,025 Instagram and Facebook users who answered this question from ADDitude, an overwhelming 89% said no. Here are some of those comments:“I have a close relative who doesn’t understand ADHD and, honestly, seems to nearly bully my child.

*Comments about binge drinking from Dr. Sanam Hafeez of Comprehendthemind.com

If Italy’s rich cultural heritage, stunning scenery, vibrant cities, and distinctive traditions have always drawn you in, you can start planning where to spend your next holiday in this lovely nation.

These Passover quotes from the bible, religious scholars, and authors help us understand the significance of this religious event.

Take a look at the Billie Holiday quotes to learn more about the famous Jazz singer!

Ah, the holidays. A time to spend with those we love and make memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you’re enjoying a white Christmas or surrounded by palm trees, these merry Christmas quotes will have you feeling cheerful, merry, and bright!

What would it feel like to not let the holiday season overwhelm you? It’d feel like something out of a movie. Maybe even a little like peace.  Laughter, happiness, enjoyment, fun, calmness, tranquility, rest, comfort.The stuff in those movies that we’re all so fond of.

Here are some ways you can radiate positivity this year.Compliments can make people feel special. Suppose you notice a family member recently got a haircut.

We spend a lot of time on things like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter; why not make the most out of it and share some funny holiday memes with your friends! These holiday memes will have everyone laughing and help spread that holiday cheer!

I’m looking at you, fellow ADHD brains.Every year, I tell myself I will diligently get everything — tree, lights, cards, presents — done before December 25. Last year I finished two out of four.

ADHD and his parents.Decide how the days will be spent — parties, decorating, visiting relatives, preparing holiday treats — and set up a schedule, building flexibility into it in case your child needs downtime.[Free Resource: Free Scheduling Chart for the Holidays]Sketch out each phase of the holidays, including all “free” time when your child may be playing with other children or relatives. Now, given what you know about your son or daughter, flag the activities that may be a problem for him or her.

Take a moment from the bustle and stress of the season and enjoy the humor found in these funny holiday tweets! We could all use a little more laughter as we usher out the end of 2021 and get ready to welcome in the new year.

Holidays like Christmas and New Year’s Eve can be tough for eating disorder survivors. I consider myself “in recovery,” but that doesn’t necessarily mean it is easy. I was first diagnosed in 2014 and have off and on dealt with eating disorders since that time.

If you’re looking for a gift they’ll actually use or need something last minute that still looks like you put a lot of thought into it, I have the solution for you: wellness subscriptions. If you’re anything like me, you spend most of the holiday season searching for the perfect gift that will make your loved one’s eyes light up when they open it.

Navigating holiday stress can seem nearly impossible, but I have a fix for you: meditation. Between family dinners with in-laws who like to argue, waiting in long lines while holiday shopping, or dealing with inevitable delays while traveling, the holidays can feel like the most stressful time of year.

I never dreamt you would be gone — fading away from the life I lead. You were part of me for so long — an extension of myself, a home I hoped to leave behind but never failed to cling to. But it’s my first holiday season without you, and in your absence, I fear myself.

I love the holidays, but for a couple of years, the holiday season found me constantly holding my breath. The twinkling holiday lights and fragrant wreaths that left most others nostalgic for holidays seasons past took me back as well — to a far darker time when every day felt like a fight to survive. I couldn’t possibly comprehend why the sight of holiday décor left my heart racing and my breath tangled in my chest, but eventually, the reason for my strong physiological reactions became all too clear.

This is the time of year when everyone is saying “Happy Holidays,” but many of us deal with depression during the holidays.

Ah…It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and that of course can only mean one thing: holiday movies have returned to Netflix!

You know the feeling of needing a holiday. Time away from your own life realities, if even for a few days.

improve your inner peace and set you and your family up for a better day and a better holiday season.There will always be stress in our lives, especially around the holidays, but does our mindset make it better or worse? Are you adding to that stress or are you actively dissipating it by CTFO? Look inward. You may realize you simply need to CTFO.

[Get This Free Resource: Managing Your Time During the Holidays]Find a few precious hours by deferring nonessential activities — like an oil change — until after the holidays. Another time-saving strategy is to spend fewer hours in the kitchen by buying prepared dinners at your grocery store or cooking, then freezing, double recipes when you have time.One day in November — and perhaps again in December — set a goal to declutter your house in an hour.

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It’s that time of year again — that joyous, festive season when we’re all scrambling to find the perfect gifts for our loved ones. If you have a family member or friend with a health condition, figuring out what to gift them for the holidays can be extra challenging, especially if you want to give them something condition-specific or avoid buying a gift they may not be able to use. Here are 10 gifts not to give loved ones with health conditions this year — and which gifts you can look for instead.

The holidays are often stressful — if not downright triggering — for many people, despite the fact this period is often packaged as a time of peace and joy. It doesn’t help we are completely surrounded by technology and social media, which can add to our holiday stress and possible trauma.

Black Friday shopping. Cookie exchanges.

This holiday season is likely to be an up and down thing with me. (Imagine that!) I started out with a definite fit of hypomania that has lasted for several weeks, but I fully expect to hit a patch of depression, which is common for me around the holidays.

My most incredible childhood memories were with my parents around the holidays. They made it special for my sisters and me, but after the loss of our parents as children, I would go on to detest the holidays.

It’s supposed to be the “most wonderful time of the year,” so why are there so many holiday triggers? It’s the time of the year when families come together, gifts and food are abundant, and memories are made, but it’s also a time when it’s dark by 5 p.m., the weather is freezing, and Taylor Swift just dropped an album that make you want to cry, not to mention that this time of year can actually bring up a lot of painful feelings, anxiety, and stress. Whether your stress starts at Thanksgiving or you’re hit with the post-holiday sadness after New Year’s Day, read on for expert tips on how to cope and get through the season enjoyably. You are probably expecting way too much.

25 fun holiday activities Yet these holiday family activities can also be a point of stress. Between the presents, the special occasion clothes and the food and beverages, the holiday season can get expensive.

How to thrive this holiday seasonWith time-honored traditions, festive lights and delicious food, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year. But it can also be one of the most stressful.

6 holiday spending tipsHoliday spending in 2020 reached a record high of, driven by a nearly 24% increase in online sales. Where does that money come from?Unfortunately, most people haven’t saved a penny for gifts.

I am always working on finding the right words to describe my chronic illness experience during the holidays. Chronic illness impacts so many aspects of my life. At times, this can be difficult even for just me to manage — which can make having an honest dialogue with friends and family about my needs feel overwhelming.