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| 1 | Celebrate safely¿ and stay sober- holiday drinking tips. | Jenny Bass preplanning before attending parties where alcohol will be served is the best way to avoid drinking in excess. |
| 2 | Developmental toys- Playthings that are fun and educational. | Mary Aldridge says certin toys can help children's developmental skills. The best toys for younger children are simple and that allow them to mimic adult behaviors. Parent with older children need to look for toys that are creative and challenging. |
| 3 | Feeling burnt out? Blame it on the rush of the holiday season. | Ken Jacobsen says this form of stress is the reason why many of us will feel "burnt out" after Dec. 25. |
| 4 | Holiday weight control¿ staying fit during a time of indulgence. | Joanne Spaide says some preplanning can help people maintain their current weight. Avoiding alcohol will help maintain weight and after the new years begins, it is easier to lose weight. |
| 5 | The holidays aren't happy for everyone- dealing with holiday depression. | John Somervill says the number of people suffering from depression isn't higher during the holidays, but the stresses of the holiday season add up to be too much for some people. |