How to Help Your Teen Survive the Festive Season

Christmas

It's sold to us as "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and while there's certainly joy to be found in sharing gifts and spending time with our loved ones, it's a period that some of us approach with trepidation.

The reality is that the Festive Season often sees a rise in the rates of alcoholism, domestic violence and suicide. While most adults may be accustomed to dealing with these challenges, the same can't necessarily be said for our teens.

With this in mind, Mads and Angela are here to discuss how we can help our teens manage these issues, deal with difficult relatives, handle the anxiety that can come with big Christmas gatherings, balance their time between separated parents and still find time to enjoy the "magic" of Christmas.

Thanks to Uncle Jack Charles for the acknowledgment of country.

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