Social Media Toolkit
Holiday Season
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, stress can be at an all-time high. Help yourself and others learn how to manage stress and have fun during this time through informative social media posts. This toolkit provides many sample posts that focus on four topics relevant to the season:
- Travel
- Stress
- Holiday baking
- Child safety
Find more helpful resources on the Get Parenting Tips website, Facebook page and Instagram account.
Sample Social Media Posts
Hashtags: #HolidaySeason #Holidays #FamilySafety #GetParentingTips #ParentingTips #Parenting #HappyHolidays #HolidayTravel #HolidaySafety #HolidayStress #HolidaySelfCare #HolidayShopping #HolidayGifts #HolidayPresents #ToySafety #SafeToys #PlayItSafe
Travel
- Kids need a daily routine — even during the holiday season. For tips on creating a schedule during the holidays, visit tinyurl.com/KidCalGPT
- If you're hitting the road with little ones this holiday season, be sure to keep kids safe in or around vehicles. Stay alert loading the car, don't drive fatigued, monitor weather conditions and always buckle up. More child passenger safety information is available at tinyurl.com/CarSafetyGPT
- Is your family traveling this holiday season? Keep this free holiday travel tip sheet handy to help with planning, safety and stress: tinyurl.com/HolidayTravelGPT
- Do you need help coming up with healthy snacks for your children while traveling over the holidays? The U.S. Department of Agriculture has 10 snack tips for parents that include nibbling on lean protein, drinking low-fat milk and more: tinyurl.com/MyPlateGovKids
Stress
- Every parent can use support in raising a family. Asking for help is the first step in getting all the tools that can benefit you as a parent. Learn more information at tinyurl.com/SupportGroupGPT
- Need help finding parenting group support? Contact the Texas Parent Helpline to find local resources: tinyurl.com/GPTHotline
- Support groups for parents can be a game changer, especially for moms and dads who don’t have support close by. Learn more at tinyurl.com/SupportGroupGPT
- There's a lot to think about when making holiday plans. Try this free tip sheet to make holiday planning a little easier this season: tinyurl.com/HandlingHolidaysGPT
- Shopping can be stressful for both parents and kids, especially during the holidays. Use this free tip sheet for more stress-free shopping with little ones: tinyurl.com/ShopStressFree
- The holidays are often the busiest time of the year. When you feel overwhelmed, take a break, take a deep breath, go for a walk, laugh, phone a friend or try some pointers from this free tip sheet: tinyurl.com/HolidayStressGPT
Holiday Baking
- What better way to spend time as a family than baking together? Learn tips and tricks for a successful holiday baking session here: tinyurl.com/CookingGPT
- When it comes to cooking, kitchen safety is important. Learn how to keep children safe in the kitchen this holiday season: tinyurl.com/CookingGPT
- As children get older and learn basic kitchen safety skills, they can start to have more responsibility. Learn the best practices for kitchen safety here: tinyurl.com/CookingGPT
- By spending time in the kitchen together, parents can make formative family memories and model healthy habits. This is a great way to get kids comfortable and confident in the kitchen. Learn more at tinyurl.com/CookingGPT
Child Safety
- Download a free brochure for holiday safety tips to help keep your family safe in Texas and beyond this season: tinyurl.com/HolidaySafetyTipsheet
- Gift giving can be exciting for the whole family. Remember to be careful when selecting toys and decorations to keep your kids safe this holiday season. Learn more: tinyurl.com/ToysDSHS
- Thinking of getting a bike for someone in your family this holiday season? Learn the do’s and don’ts of bike and pedestrian safety: tinyurl.com/BikeSafetyGPT
- Traveling for the holidays can change your family’s bedtime routine. Wherever you go, make sure your baby has a safe place to sleep: alone in a crib, on their back, without blankets or toys. Learn more at tinyurl.com/SafeSleepGPT
- Are you traveling with a baby this holiday season? Be prepared to give your baby a safe sleep space on the go. Learn how: tinyurl.com/SS-GPT
Holiday Graphics
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