Happy

IT MAY be the season to be jolly, but many parents will agree that Christmas can be anything but. With the pressures of buying presents, cooking, cleaning and keeping the kids entertained, stress seems to pile up as the weeks go on.

But this is no good for you or your family at any time of the year, let alone at Christmas. So, it’s important to find ways to manage your stress during the festive season (and beyond).

Of all the well-known coping techniques for stress, exercise is one that is frequently recommended by health care professionals. Exercise may feel like the last thing you can fit in, but getting active will help the whole family relax, unwind and have a good time.