The holiday season is full of expectations, especially for parents or caregivers who are already balancing work on top of family get-togethers, winter break for school-age children, financial pressures, and more.  Many families spend more time together than usual. Although this can be a wholesome time, it can also be a source of frustration and difficult behavioral patterns for children, young adults, and even for parents. Sometimes it seems like the demands and stresses of parenting just keep building up! For some parents, it just seems like there is too much to do each day—especially  during the holidays! The good news is there are ways you can handle the very real stresses of parenting through the holiday season.