The transition back to school after winter break can feel rough for everyone.

Kids are tired. Parents are tired. Sleep schedules are off. Emotions feel closer to the surface. What looked manageable on the calendar suddenly feels overwhelming in real life.

If getting back into the school routine feels harder than expected, you are not doing anything wrong.

Every January, there is pressure to start over.

To get organized. To be more disciplined. To finally do all the things that did not get done last year. For many people, that pressure does not feel motivating. It feels heavy.

For many families, the holidays come with a familiar rhythm. Meals planned days in advance. Houses full of people. Traditions that everyone expects to continue exactly the same way they always have.

In a lot of families, food is everything. It is how love is shown. It is how people gather. The kitchen becomes the center of the house, and the table becomes the place where stories, expectations, and emotions all show up together.

Anxiety and depression are unfortunately a part of everyday life for more and more adults. A recent study by the American Psychiatry Association found that 43% of adults reported feeling more anxious in 2024 than they did the previous year.

Many of us have fond memories of the lovable characters from the Hundred Acre Wood. Winnie the Pooh and his friends have personalities that are so unique and funny. Tigger is bouncing off the walls, Piglet is always scared, and Eeyore is always sad.

These tips can help you navigate uncertain times, overcome your political anxiety, and thrive in 2025.