Holiday Season

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Travel

• Kids need a daily routine — even during the holiday season. For tips on creating a schedule during the holidays, visit tinyurl.com/ToddlerCal
• If you’re hitting the road with little ones this holiday season, be sure to keep them safe in and around vehicles. Stay alert when 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: getparentingtips.com/holiday-travel.pdf
• Do you need help coming up with healthy snacks for your children while traveling over the holidays? The U.S. Department of Agriculture has snack tips for parents. Learn more: tinyurl.com/MyPlateTS

Stress

• Asking for help is the first step in getting tools that can benefit you as a parent. Learn more information at tinyurl.com/NotAloneGPT
• Need help finding a parenting support group? Contact the Texas Parent Helpline to find local resources: tinyurl.com/TexasParHotline
• Support groups for parents can be a game changer, especially for those who don’t have support close by. Learn more at tinyurl.com/NotAloneGPT
• 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: getparentingtips.com/holiday-travel.pdf
• Shopping can be stressful, especially during the holidays. Use this free tip sheet for stress-free shopping with little ones: getparentingtips.com/stress-free-shopping.pdf
• The holidays are often the busiest time of the year. When you feel overwhelmed try some pointers from this free tip sheet: getparentingtips.com/holidays.pdf

Holiday Baking

• What better way to spend time as a family than baking together? Learn tips for a successful holiday baking session here: tinyurl.com/FunCookingGPT1
• When it comes to cooking, kitchen safety is important. Learn how to keep children safe in the kitchen this holiday season: tinyurl.com/FunCookingGPT1
• 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/FunCookingGPT1
• By spending time in the kitchen together, parents can create 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/FunCookingGPT1

Child Safety

• Download this free brochure for holiday safety tips to help keep your family safe this season: tinyurl.com/HolidaySafetyTipsheet
• Be thoughtful when selecting toys this holiday season. Make sure they are appropriate for the child’s age and don’t pose a safety hazard. Learn more safety tips: 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 sleeps: 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