41. Why the Holidays Are So Stressful for Parents (& 6 Tips to Reclaim Your Joy & Stress Less This Holiday Season!)

Written By Dr. Hilary Mandzik

There’s so much pressure on us as parents to curate the perfect holiday experience for our kids. Five minutes on social media can have you scrambling to create traditions you didn’t even know existed or feeling like a failure by comparison. You might work so hard chasing joy and creating magic that you don’t even get to really enjoy the holidays.

In this week’s episode, I explore the many reasons why the holidays are so stressful on parents and how our own childhood experiences and society’s influences play into our stress. And then I empower you with six tips to reclaim your joy and stress less this holiday season.

Because here’s the thing: Your child doesn’t need fancy holiday celebrations, expensive gifts, or 35 magical traditions. Even during the holidays, your child only really needs YOU – and the connection, co-regulation, and comfort YOU provide.

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Dr. Hilary Mandzik https://www.raisedresilient.com
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