•November 24, 2021•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator

Fall can be a busy time of year, especially with school activities and the holidays approaching. Extension Educator Judy Schmidt wrote this great article to share ideas on how to reduce stress during these busy times. Judy says: I know as I enjoy the leaves changing colors and falling to the ground, I am also reminded of the busyness of this time of year. As with any busy time, it is common for people of all ages to experience stress. With all the factors that can lead to stress, it can sometimes be hard to pinpoint the exact cause of the stressor in our life or the lives of our family members. However, one thing is clear, it is important for all family members to have strategies to help cope with these stressors. Fortunately, a lot has been researched and written about positive ways to deal with stress. Here are a few that I think will be helpful for family members of all ages:     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.