Tips on easing the seasonal stress from a mum of seven

Mum of seven, Jen Hogan, gives us her tried and tested tips for easing the pressure this Christmas.

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, dreams of a white Christmas, children on their best behaviour because “he” knows if they’ve been naughty or nice and tidings of comfort and joy bid to all — it’s no wonder that Christmas is seen as the most wonderful time of the year.

But the Christmas songs largely neglect to mention the levels of stress that can go hand in hand with the festivities. With never ending to-do lists and crowds everywhere you turn, having yourself a merry little Christmas can be a challenge in itself.