Lor clinical, developmental and cognitive psychologist of Romanian origin Reuven Feuerstein he used to say that “To be confident in himself, a child must know that he doesn’t come from nothing, that behind him there are traditions, rich in experiences and wisdom”. AND spending Christmas with the family is one of those traditions that also reassure children. For this reason it can be useful, in fact for everyone and not just for the little onescreate a peaceful and peaceful atmosphere during the Christmas holidays. So here are some diktats to put into practice.
Christmas with the family, 5 diktats for a peaceful and peaceful atmosphere
1. Decorate the house involving even the little ones
Little angels, stars, trees sprouting here and there. December is the perfect time to get the little ones involved also in home decoration, to create the right atmosphere. Putting up the Christmas tree together is one of those moments that children often remember with pleasure. But also involve them in hanging decorations in the rest of the house, including their room, is a way to spend time together while also creating the right atmosphere. Just as, during long weekends and holidays, cook shortcrust pastry biscuits together, perhaps to then hang on the tree itself.
2. Watching Christmas movies is good for your health
It seems that they are a real anti-stress, more: one true source of joy. The Do you remember portal reports many scientific studies that confirm the benefits of watching Christmas films. In fact, not only do they relax, lowering anxiety and stress, but they strengthen bonds with people, very often being centered on families, friends and traditions.
Not only that, but like this like Christmas decorations, watching these films also stimulates dopamine, the happiness hormone. Finally, the happy ending, however obvious, is reassuring in an increasingly complex world. It is therefore no coincidence that many people watch these films even in July.
3. Leave problems at the door
It’s difficult, you have to admit, but there’s no better way to enjoy December than put problems aside. Especially on holidays. Even more so if they involve relatives: although not always easy, sometimes it can be more useful to “sketch” by pretending nothing has happened so as not to ruin these days.
4. Sing Christmas carols. And not only
There’s nothing quite as atmospheric as music. Connecting to YouTube or playing a CD of Christmas songs is one of the things that creates the most atmosphere in the home. In particular, Christmas songs help a lot because they use instruments, such as bells, which particularly stimulate positive hormonesi.e. they lower cortisol, the stress hormone. Giving you a good mood.
However, if to the various versions of Jingle Bells sad memories are associated with it, no problem: you listen to any other song. The important thing is singing and dancing, two actions that improve the mood and make the brain more plasticimproving the quality of the neuronal network.
5. Relativize the Christmas holidays
It’s true, holidays can be stressful, relatives can be intrusive by asking unpleasant questions, there are always too many commitments and time is scarce. Learning to relativise, at Christmas and beyond, can be helpful. Starting to think that Christmas is often just a day, a few handful of hours to spend together and then you return to your routine, thinking that it is a short time during the year helps to put everything back into the right perspective.
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