The big Christmas getaway is fast approaching, and I remember so clearly the mix of emotions it used to bring when my children were young. The excitement of seeing their joy and wonder building was always tinged with a little anxiety about how to juggle it all - especially when throwing extended family into the mix.
While Christmas is a time of twinkling lights, festive treats, and...
If you're the default parent, chances are you're the one keeping everything ticking over—main carer for the children, managing the life admin, sorting the household jobs, and remembering all the little (and big!) details. You’ve got a running mental checklist of what needs doing and when. You probably wish you just had a pause button to get on top of everything.
Despite Christmas being ‘the most wonderful time of year,’ the festive period isn’t always all sparkle and joy. One of the most hectic dates in the social calendar, we can be left feeling exhausted before the big day has even arrived. Here British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) members share their advice on how to spot the signs of festive burnout and how best to avoid...
