Holiday survival guide

The holidays can be the most wonderful time of the year. But they can also be the most stressful for families with kids who learn differently. So how can families do more than just make it through the holidays? In this episode, hosts Amanda Morin and Gretchen Vierstra bring holiday questions from the Understood community to Dr. Ellen Braaten, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and Understood expert. Listen in to hear Ellen’s practical tips for dealing with holiday challenges — as well as advice for how to bring joy to the holidays. Plus, Amanda shares her family’s simple gift-giving strategy. 

Related resources

• How to make the holidays more fun for your child
• Want Need Wear Read: The holiday gift strategy that works for my kids
• Download: Holiday behavior worksheet for your child
• Holiday tips when your child has food sensitivities

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