My secret to beating the election blues, and why it gets a laugh from my girls every time

Shirin Yadegar says the election’s emotional aftermath can spill into family life, particularly for teenagers, and argues that constant political news and social media add stress to already busy lives. Drawing on advice from her rabbi, she recommends focusing on daily relationships and personal routines rather than allowing the news cycle to dominate home life.

Her suggestions include beginning the day with gratitude, listening to music and dancing, and making regular family dinners a tradition. She also recommends taking a 24-hour break from social media and news, saying it can create time to reconnect with loved ones and support mental well-being. Yadegar says she dances in the kitchen in the morning, making her daughters laugh.