Winter Blues / The Festive Seasons - WhatsApp Support Article

Below are links to various articles, tips and strategies to protect our boundaries and mental health during the festive season.  

Understanding SAD;

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/overview/

Wellbeing tips for winter months & festive period:

https://health-in-mind.org.uk/resources/beating-the-winter-blues/

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/christmas-and-mental-health/christmas-and-mental-health/ 

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/blogs/tips-looking-after-your-mental-health-christmas

Setting boundaries during festive period

How to set boundaries with family at Christmas (motherandbaby.com)

How to Reduce Holiday Stress by Setting Strong Boundaries - Tiny Buddha

3 Steps to Setting Boundaries During the Holidays - Motherly

Tips for dressing baby in winter;

https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/baby/baby-basics/caring-for-your-baby/how-to-dress-a-newborn/#winter

Indoor play ideas;

https://activeforlife.com/indoor-activities-for-infants/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=9663954615&gbraid=0AAAAACmB9a2M_jU5wkusGZ9aj_Uky8Qza&gclid=CjwKCAiA55rJBhByEiwAFkY1QIPB_k0x8ymFbasL7pTo8QbWH3Cur1NkDJw3lpbuROGMffPH0CTCeBoCVUkQAvD_BwE

https://www.thebump.com/a/indoor-activities-for-baby