This is an important article from the Ventura County Star, where it is reported that child abuse hotlines fall slightly in December but start climbing again in January, February and March. Some people believe that the post-holiday let down causes an increase in abuse. Everyone who feels stressed and needs some emotional support during this time period should call the San Francisco Talkline 415-441-KIDS to relieve the stress of parenting young children wihtout support from family or a spouse. It may be a phone call that saves your life and that of a child, as well. Here's the link to the article:
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2007/dec/22/unhappy-season-of-year/
