Holidays Archives - Rise and Shine by Children's National

Family celebrating New Years 2022

Making family New Year’s resolutions

December 22, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Family Life, Holidays, Right Feature, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

A great way to bring your family closer in the coming year is to make family New Year’s resolutions.

illustration of car with presents in snow

Traveling with unvaccinated kids during the holidays

November 23, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Family life, Family Life, Holidays, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Traveling/by Rise and Shine

Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple yes or no answer to whether you should be traveling with unvaccinated kids during this holiday season.

children in Halloween costumes

Halloween tips for children with autism

October 26, 2021/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Autism, Diseases and Conditions, Family Life, Holidays, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

For children with autism spectrum disorders the sights and sounds that accompany Halloween can be a lot to handle.

boy dressed as pirate holding a teal pumpkin

How to safely enjoy Halloween on a gluten-free diet

October 21, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Eating and Nutrition, Family Life, Food Allergies, Holidays, Right Highlight, Special Dietary Needs/by Rise and Shine

Even if your child is on a gluten-free diet, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween and not feel like you are missing out!

pumkins wearing masks

Celebrating another COVID-19 Halloween safely

October 20, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Family Life, Family life, Holidays, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

Because COVID is still around this Halloween, be sure to stick to activities that allow you to stay outdoors and socially distance.