By Michelle Smith Howard, President & CEO of Kids’ First Years

Alexandria, VA – The holiday season is underway and calendars are filled with festive events featuring food, fun, and family time. However, the hustle and bustle of this busy time of year can cause parents with young children to feel stressed and anxious instead of calm and peaceful.

To help families in Alexandria embrace the holidays with a maximum of love and a minimum of stress, Kids’ First Years reached out to one of its community partners, the City of Alexandria’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS)/Early Childhood Services, for some tips to share with parents and caregivers when time-crunched schedules threaten to derail the holiday spirit.

Below are some excellent tips from LaShonda McDade, MS, a Team Le

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