Good food  family gatherings  festive decorations  changing seasonal weather and a break from school may provide you and your family with peace  hope and joy If your child struggles with changes in routines  different food items on the menu  overstimulating environments  long periods of unstructured activities or sensory issues that make long pants  socks  gloves  coats and hats feel like shards of glass against their skin  you may not find too much merriment in the coming weeks