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Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress
Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress
Plan ahead- Stay organized and delegate task
Say no- Prioritize you commitments and remember what is important
Plan spending- Make a budget and stick to it
Create a relaxing surrounding- Music and scents boost your mood
Maintaining healthy habits- Eating healthy and maintaining exercise
Share feelings- Holidays can bring up good and sad memories
Respect differences- Respond with kindness when view points and traditions are contrasting
Be realistic- Nothing is perfect, set attenable goals
Take a break- Remember your own needs and focus on your body cues
(Reisner, 2021)
Toy Safety
Toy Safety
-Always ready label to find out what toy is made of and it it is age appropriate.
-Read instructions to see if any small parts could potential come loose and become a chocking hazard.
-Avoid magnets. If a child swallows more than one it could cause intestinal issues.
-Be aware of batteries. Especially small watch batteries could cause internal issues if ingested. Make sure battery covers are tight and secure. Keep extra batteries in a secure location.
(Phifer, 2013)
Emergency Room or Urgent Care: What is the Difference?
Emergency Room or Urgent Care: What is the Difference?
It's Saturday morning and your child has a fever. Or you are experiencing chest pain. Or you cut your finger while cooking dinner. Where should you go get care? The emergency department at your local hospital or the urgent care down the street? It can be confusing so let's break it down! Always call 911 if you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate attention, such as chest pain, suspected stroke, severe bleeding or suspected overdose.
Life-Threatening: Emergency Room
Chest Pain
Severe, wide area burns
Difficulty breathing/shortness of breath
Large, deep wounds
Lacerations to that face
Uncontrolled bleeding
Sudden paralysis or numbness/weakness of limbs
Eye injuries
Poisoning
Suspected stroke
Major bone breaks (arms and legs)
Severe pain
Not Life-Threatening: Urgent Care
Fevers, cough and congestion
Back, muscle or mild abdominal pain
Sprains, pulled muscles or other minor injuries
Minor burns
Earaches or eye infections
Small lacerations (facial lacerations should go to emergency room)
Flu, Strep or Covid testing
Insect Bites
Urinary Tract Infections
(American College of Emergency Physicians, 2024)
For more information please visit U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
Decorate Safely
Decorate Safely
Decorating is one of the best ways to get in a holiday spirit, but emergency rooms see thousands of injuries involving holiday decorating every season
Keep potentially poisonous plants away from children- mistletoe, holly berries, Jerusalem cherry and amaryllis
Artificial trees, should be labeled “fire resistant”
Remember to water a live tree. Dry trees can become a fire hazard
Place your tree at least 3 feet away from heat sources and do not to block doorways
Avoid placing breakable ornaments on lower tree branches where small children can reach them
Only use indoor and outdoor lights as indicated, and choose the right height ladder when hanging lights
Replace broken or cracked lights sets
Follow the package directions on the number of light sets that can be plugged into one socket
Avoid nailing or stressing light wires and keep plugs away from puddles and snow
Turn off all lights and decorations when you go to bed or leave the house
(National Safety Council, 2021)
Car Seat Safety
Car Seat Safety
The best way to keep your child safe in the car is to use the right car seat in the right way. Here are some car seat safety tips to protect your most precious cargo.
Hard Facts about Safety in Cars
Hard Facts about Safety in Cars
Road injuries are the leading cause of preventable deaths and injuries to children in the United States
Correctly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent
More than half of car seats are not used or installed correctly-use seat belt and low anchors to secure car seat
Your child should be rear facing until the age of 2
Winter Coats should not be worn to ensure proper fitting and security of the car seat
Important Information from Parkway Health Services
Important Information from Parkway Health Services
Important forms can be found here: Health Forms
Current illness guidelines can be found here: Illness Guidelines
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