Holiday Stress (less)!

Holiday stress can affect anyone, even children. Many people associate the holidays with social gatherings, rituals, and happy memories. These expectations can lead to stress. The holidays can also be a difficult time of year for people who have lost friends and family members. The memory of the loss can make it harder to cope with holiday season stressors.

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Relle Lum is a wife, mom of two, and nurse practitioner here in the beautiful state of Hawai’i. She was born and raised in Hawai’i and is of native Hawaiian descent. In her spare time she loves to cook and bake and has compiled many of her favorite recipes for you to enjoy, here are just a few:

Kaua'i's Popular: Goteborg Sausage Musubi

Sheet Pan Kalua Pig Nachos

Mochi Muffins

The next time you’re eating, take a closer look at what’s on your plate. Savoring your food, and not just consuming it mechanically, may have important health benefits. It’s a practice called “mindful eating.” Try to get BINGO with this mindful eating activity!

As part of an ongoing series, Kindness 101, Steve Hartman from CBS News and his kids are sharing stories built around themes of kindness and character and the people who have mastered both. Hope you are inspired this holiday season!

This newsletter is a joint collaboration of the DOE Central District's School Social Workers and Human Services Professionals. The purpose is to highlight information that you may find useful, and does not serve as a comprehensive list. We do not endorse any specific organization. Mahalo!