| | | If youre having trouble viewing this email, click here | | | | | | | This Week in Teen Life | | With Thanksgiving next week, the holiday season is almost upon us. Though this can be a wonderful time for teens to spend with their families, it can also be a little stressful. Here's some information on handling (and having fun with) the holidays season. | | | | | | | Handle Family Conflict and Holiday Stress | | The holidays present many opportunities to bond with family, but this time of year can also present significant stress, particularly when family conflict arises. Some conflict can come from having to decide which relatives to see, if any. Here are some ways to divide up your time over the holidays and handle conflicts and holiday stress that may arise. | | | | | | | | Common Causes of Stress and Anxiety During the Holidays and How to Get Relief | | The holidays can be a joyous and wonderful time, but there's no denying that holiday stress can sometimes creep up on us. Holiday parties, family get-togethers, and other holiday activities can all be fun, but the added demands on our time and attention can all contribute to holiday stress. And then there are the disruptions in regular schedules, travel, and having houseguests, and having less time for yourself and voila! You have a perfect recipe for stress and anxiety. | | | | | | | | Troubled Teens, Here's How to Survive the Holidays | | The holiday season is often portrayed as a time for happy families to come together but if your family includes a troubled teen the holiday season may be anything but happy. Here are 6 ideas for getting through the holidays with your family. | | | | | | | | | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Teen Life newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. | | | 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 | © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved - Privacy Policy | | | | | |