Festive Flashpoints: A Seasonal Survival
Guide
 Christmas
can be one of the most difficult and exhausting times of year for families.
Too many demands on your time, too much to eat
and drink, the pressure to have a perfect house, dinner, day - and even
perfect children - can lead to friction.
Take advantage of our Seasonal Survival Guide
and make the most of this time of year. Here's how to deal with 12 common
seasonal squabbles.
 Festive
flashpoint 01: too cool for Yule
You want the whole family together on Christmas Eve but your teenager
are planning an all-night rave- up with their friends! How do you make
your point without a terrible row?
Find out here.
Festive
flashpoint 02: tired and emotional toddlers
Too much excitement... too much chocolate... too many presents... too
many strangers in the house... WAAAHHH! It's all a bit too much for some
toddlers this time of year.
Here's how to stop a Christmas tantrum.
Festive
flashpoint 03: Silent night? Dream on!
The upheaval of Christmas can spell disaster for a good night's sleep.
But stick to our tips for getting your baby off to sleep and everything
should be fine!
Baby sleep tips.
Festive
flashpoint 04: we ain't talking turkey
When turkey's off-limits and nut roast seems dull, what can you give teenage
vegetarians for Christmas dinner? Even the Christmas pudding is off-limits
because of the suet.
Our nutrition
expert, David Swain, advises.
Festive
flashpoint 05: Santa? Pah!
Oh no! You suspect your kids have their suspicions about the fat guy in
the red cloak.
What should
you say?
Festive
flashpoint 06: revision versus revelries
Your teenager has mock GCSEs coming up in January and has left all of
her revision to the last minute. You don't want to force her to study
all the way through Christmas and New Year, but don't want her to fail
her exams either!
What can
you do?
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