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It is often described as the most wonderful time o

It is often described as the most wonderful time of the year. Still, the holiday season can be stressful or emotional for many. When the simple joys like enjoying a cup of hot chocolate by the fire or watching old holiday movies are overrun by hustle, bustle, and too many expectations, there are ways parents can get back to the basics of holiday cheer.

BE PRESENT
Make time to play in the snow, read stories, and make new holiday traditions.

MANAGE SOCIAL EXPECTATIONS
Sometimes expectations to attend each and every holiday gathering can be a stressor in itself. Being honest and setting limits on the number of holiday gatherings the family will attend, or the amount of travel incorporated into the season helps create space for simple holiday traditions while improving your mental health during the holidays.

MAKE A HOLIDAY BUDGET
Planning ahead with a budget for everyone on the holiday shopping list can help prevent overspending.

PRIORITIZE SELF-CARE
Parents can model what self-care looks like to their children, teaching them to prioritize self-care for themselves. Scheduling time within a busy day to exercise, meditate, read, or engage in other positive hobbies is important for mental health during the holidays.

Read more on the Black Hills Parent website. Blog post titled, Mental Health During the Holidays.

A real Christmas tree can provide your home with t

A real Christmas tree can provide your home with the pine fresh holiday scent, and sets the scene for your family celebration. The best part? Your purchase acts as a Christmas Gift that keeps giving and supports the many members of the Club for Boys, providing food, assistance, and a safe haven for Rapid City’s male youth.
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The Club for Boys - Monday to Saturday - 9am - 7pm and Sunday - 10am - 5pm
The Thrift Store - Monday to Friday - 9am - 6pm, Saturday - 9am - 5pm, and Sunday - 10am - 5pm

All ages are welcome at the Christmas Nights of Li

All ages are welcome at the Christmas Nights of Light at Storybook Island.
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Cost is $4 per person admission stroll through 8 1/2 acres of beautifully decorated displays
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Today is National Take a Hike Day! Which Black Hi

Today is National Take a Hike Day! Which Black Hills trail is your favorite to hike as a family?

The Festival of Lights Parade is a favorite holida

The Festival of Lights Parade is a favorite holiday tradition for many families within the community. Each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, more than 75 lighted floats and entries wind their way through Downtown Rapid City.
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This year's parade is on Saturday, November 26th at 6pm.

This week is National Young Readers Week - a perfe

This week is National Young Readers Week - a perfect opportunity to introduce young ones to the incredible world of books. Here are a few ways to celebrate:

1. Buy a book for your child - what better way to celebrate than buying your child a book? Did you know that children who have a home library with as little as 20 books of their own get three more years of schooling than kid who don't have any books at home?

2. Read your child something - build your child's read culture by leading by example. You can read them a book every day throughout the week. This is especially good for younger readers who might not yet be able to read on their own.

3. Donate books to the local school library - use this week to celebrate the joys of literacy by donating some books to your local school library.

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