Many charities are bound to see less toy donations from manufacturers this holiday season because many containers holding their products are stuck at U.S. ports because of supply chain issues caused by the pandemic.

When visiting family, frantically shopping, worrying about financial pressures, and extending our to-do lists, it seems that more people spend time bracing for impact, rather than kicking back and enjoying the moment, says J. Gerald Suarez, a professor at the University of Maryland.

The holiday season can be a time of celebration and making memories, but for busy families, the pressure to keep up with a hectic schedule and preparations can create stress and anxiety. That's why EEW Magazine Online is sharing five simple strategies to help families stress less this December.