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The holiday season is filled with celebration, family gatherings and long-awaited time off from school. But for many children, the shift in routines and expectations can also bring stress, big feelings and challenging behaviors. FIU experts from the Center for Children and Families are offering simple, research-based strategies to help families create a smoother, more connected holiday break.

Daniel Bagner , psychology professor and a licensed and board-certified clinical child psychologist, says one of the most powerful things parents can do is carve out a little one-on-one time each day.

“Spend a few minutes doing something fun together like reading a book, playing a quick game, anything you both enjoy,” Bagner explains. “That small in

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