I want to take a moment to wish all of my readers Happy Holidays! I truly appreciate your readership and thoughtful comments this year. I’ll be back soon with new posts on taking action to prevent gun violence, a two part series on kids and music, tips for eczema, and other various and sundry topics on child health.

My best wishes for safe travels and relaxing time with family and friends over the next week. Here are a few posts that may be useful during this time.

• If you are travelling over the next few days check out my post “Travel with Toddlers” and ScienceofMom’s “Toddler Travel: Tips, Tricks, and Lessons Learned“.
• Having trouble with sleep routines over the holidays? This is normal with travel and excitement. Dr. Canapari has some great tips in his post, “Vacation “Sleep“.
• Still have some last minute shopping? Check out Dr. Burgert’s, “Tech-Free Tots: Holiday Gift Ideas“.
• Finally, the AAP’s Healthy Children site has very useful holiday safety tips.

My son and I have recently been singing this song at bedtime,

“I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river in my soul.
I’ve got love like an ocean, I’ve got love like an ocean, I’ve got love like an ocean in my soul.
I’ve got joy like a fountain, I’ve got joy like a fountain, I’ve got joy like a fountain in my soul.”

Wishing you peace, love, and joy in 2013.