Goyer: The Holidays: Chaos or Cheer

Known for her expertise on multigenerational and grandparenting issues, Amy Goyer is the AARP family expert.

Past columns:

• Honoring the Veteran in Your Family
• Voting: A Family Affair
• Have a 'Grand' Day Everyday
• Bring Family Stories to Life
• Older Parents & International Adoption

Helpful Web sites

• DivorceNet® offers holiday tips for families who have experienced divorce so that the children get the most benefit and enjoyment.

• The Step Family Life site provides tips on creating holiday traditions and handling communication among stepfamilies.

• Grandparents.com's "Ultimate Holiday Guide" offers tips for grandparents that will make the holidays memorable.

• About.com has tips for managing stress during the holidays.

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer tips for staying safe and healthy during the holidays. They even have a holiday song, "The 12 Ways to Health," that you can listen to and send as an e-card!

• If your children or grandchildren will be with you for the holidays, the American Academy of Pediatrics offers some safety tips about trees, lights, decorations, food, and more.

• The American Psychological Association offer tips on handling stress during the holidays.